Shantha Mayadunne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shantha Mayadunne
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| Born | 4 April 1951 |
| Died | 21 April 2019 (aged 68) Sharngril-la Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation | Chef, television personality |
| Spouse(s) | Kumar Mayadunne |
| Children | Nisanga Mayadunne, Tharanga Mayadunne |
Shantha Mayadunne (Sinhala: ශාන්තා මායාදුන්නේ) was a well-known chef and TV personality from Sri Lanka. She was born on April 4, 1951, and sadly passed away on April 21, 2019, at the age of 68. She was famous for her cooking skills and for teaching others through her TV shows and classes.
Her Amazing Career
Shantha Mayadunne had over 30 years of experience in cooking. She became one of the most popular chefs on Sri Lankan television. She traveled to many countries to learn advanced cooking techniques. These countries included Australia, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Thailand, and India.
As more people learned about her, she started teaching cooking classes. She also shared her knowledge through TV programs and workshops. Shantha Mayadunne also wrote two cookbooks. Her first book came out in 2001, and her second one was published in 2005.
A Sad Day
Shantha Mayadunne and her daughter were at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo, Sri Lanka. They were there for breakfast on April 21, 2019. On that day, a series of very sad and tragic events happened across Sri Lanka. Shantha Mayadunne and her daughter were among those who passed away during these events.
