Daya Alwis

Biography

Thuiappuarachchi Don Daya de Alwis (7 November 1942 – 27 April 2015), widely known as Daya Alwis, was a versatile Sri Lankan actor, screenwriter, director, and dramatist who left a lasting mark across Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama, and television. He holds the historic distinction of being the first individual in Sri Lanka to win awards covering all three major performing mediums: stage, cinema, and teledrama.

Known For

Mother Teresa of Calcutta

as Kaligath Owner

Bambaru Awith

as The Pastor

August Drizzle

Handaya

as Commentator box viewer

Weesi Dela

as Keerala

Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet

as Saadiris

Mangrove Island

as Punchi Mahattaya

Mee Haraka

as Bus Driver

The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)

as Kulasuriya Postman

Paththini

as Royal goldsmith