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Shalani Tharaka
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Shalani in Spandana film poster 2015
Born
Gonakumbura Pangukarage Shalani Tharaka Wijayabandara

15 November 1990 (age 34)
Balangoda, Sri Lanka
Nationality Sri Lankan
Education Newstead Girls College
Occupation Actress, model, dancer, presenter, lyricist
Years active 2007
Spouse(s) Nihatha Salgado (m. 2023)
Parents
  • Susantha Wijayabandara (father)
  • Suraji Fernando (mother)
Awards Best Actress, Most Popular Actress

Shalani Tharaka is a famous actress and model from Sri Lanka. She is one of the most popular TV stars in her country. Shalani won a beauty contest called Sirasa Kumariya in 2007. Besides acting, she also loves to dance, write songs, and write books.

Shalani Tharaka's Acting Journey

Shalani Tharaka started her amazing career in 2007. She was seventeen years old when she won the Sirasa Kumariya beauty pageant. This win made her very popular in Sri Lanka.

Her first acting role was in a TV show called Poojasanaya. She starred alongside Suraj Mapa. After that, Shalani acted in many popular TV shows. Some of these include Isuru Bawana, Hansi, Giridevi, and Ganga Addara.

TV Shows and Music Videos

Besides TV shows, Shalani also appeared in TV commercials. She worked for brands like Hero Honda and Raino. She also featured in music videos for songs like Oya Dese and Wasthuwe.

In 2012, Shalani made her first movie appearance in Selvam. She played a character named Medhavi. Later, she took on a main role in the horror film Spandana. Shalani also showed her dancing skills on TV. She competed in Sirasa Dancing Stars and Hiru Super Dancer.

Awards and Recognition

Shalani Tharaka has won many awards for her acting. On September 19, 2020, she won two big awards at the 16th Raigam Tele'es ceremony. She was named both the Best Teledrama Actress and the Most Popular Teledrama Actress. This was a special moment because it was the first time in 24 years that one actress won both awards at the same time!

In 2021, Shalani was featured in the Raffealla Fernando Celebrity Calendar. This is a big honor for famous people in Sri Lanka.

Popular Television Roles

Shalani Tharaka has played many different characters in TV shows. Here are some of her well-known roles:

Year Teledrama Roles
2008 Poojasanaya Subha
2008-09 Isuru Bhawana Amali
2009 Hansi Hansi
2009 Api Api Wage Nikini
2010 Samanali Samanali
2011 Ganga Addara Nimali / Nirmala
2011 Sanda Sanda Wage Sandu
2012 Thuru Ahasata Adarei Thuru
2012 Arundati Arundati
2014 Punchi Walawwa Vihara Eknaligoda
2015 Diyaniyo Minduli
2015-16 Wassanaye Premaya Astha
2017 Batahira Ahasa Hashini
2017 Gemunu Maharaja Princess Kathika
2018 Mithu Mithu
2018-19 Kotipathiyo Parami Caldera
2019-20 Ado Kamani
2020 Giridevi Asha
2020 Can You Hear Me Sakuntala
2021–2023 Kiya Denna Adare Tharam (KDAT) Sneha
2021–2023 Chalo Chalo
2022–present We Radha
2023 Akshi
2024 See You Neha Danthanarayana

Movies Shalani Tharaka Starred In

Shalani has also acted in several movies. Here are some of them:

Year Film Roles
2012 Selvam Medhavi
2016 Spandana Mayumi
2018 Nela Nela
2023 Viyasiduru Taniya

Awards and Achievements

Shalani Tharaka has received many awards for her talent in acting and popularity.

Sumathi Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 Peoples' vote Most Popular Actress Won
2015 Handapana Gala Best Upcoming Actress Won
2018 Peoples' vote Most Popular Actress Won

Raigam Tele'es

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 Punchi Walawwa Jury Award Won
2016 Peoples' vote Most Popular Actress Won
2020 Peoples' vote Most Popular Actress Won
2020 Ado Best Actress Won
2022 Kiya Denna Adare Tharam Most Popular Actress Won

Derana Film Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2019 Peoples' vote Lux Glamorous Star Won

SIGNIS OCIC Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2021 Giridevi Best Actress Won
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