Shalani Tharaka facts for kids

Shalani Tharaka is a famous actress and model from Sri Lanka. She is one of the most popular TV actresses in her country. In 2007, she won the Sirasa Kumariya beauty pageant. Besides acting, Shalani is also a talented dancer, a lyricist (someone who writes song words), and an author.

Shalani's Career Journey

Shalani Tharaka started her journey to fame in 2007. When she was seventeen, she won the Sirasa Kumariya beauty pageant, which was organized by Sirasa TV. This win made her very well-known.

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

Shalani has also been in TV commercials for brands like Hero Honda and Janet. You might have also seen her in music videos, such as Oya Dese by Prinyan and Wasthuwe by Shafee.

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

On September 19, 2020, Shalani received two big awards at the 16th Raigam Tele'es ceremony. She won both the Best Teledrama Actress and the Most Popular Teledrama Actress awards. 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, she was featured in the Raffealla Fernando Celebrity Calendar. Being included in this calendar is a high honor in Sri Lanka.

Popular TV Shows

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

• 2008: Poojasanaya as Subha
• 2009: Hansi as Hansi
• 2009: Api Api Wage as Nikini
• 2011: Ganga Addara as Nimali / Nirmala
• 2011: Sanda Sanda Wage as Sandu
• 2014: Punchi Walawwa as Vihara Eknaligoda
• 2015: Diyaniyo as Minduli
• 2018: Mithu as Mithu
• 2019: Queen as Imesha
• 2020: Giridevi as Asha
• 2021–2023: Kiya Denna Adare Tharam (KDAT) as Sneha

Movies Shalani Has Been In

Shalani Tharaka has also starred in several movies:

• 2012: Selvam playing Medhavi
• 2016: Spandana playing Mayumi
• 2018: Nela playing Nela
• 2023: Viyasiduru playing Taniya

Shalani's Awards and Honors

Shalani Tharaka has won many awards for her acting and popularity.

Sumathi Awards

• 2015: Won the Most Popular Actress award (chosen by people's votes).
• 2015: Won the Best Upcoming Actress award for her role in Handapana Gala.
• 2018: Won the Most Popular Actress award again (by people's votes).

Raigam Tele'es Awards

• 2015: Received a Jury Award for her work in Punchi Walawwa.
• 2016: Won the Most Popular Actress award (by people's votes).
• 2020: Won the Most Popular Actress award (by people's votes).
• 2020: Won the Best Actress award for her role in Ado.
• 2022: Won the Most Popular Actress award for Kiya Denna Adare Tharam.

Derana Film Awards

• 2019: Won the Lux Glamorous Star award (by people's votes).

SIGNIS OCIC Awards

• 2021: Won the Best Actress award for her role in Giridevi.