Daya Alwis
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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
Credits
Mother Teresa of Calcutta (2003)
as Kaligath Owner
Bambaru Awith (1978)
as The Pastor
Water (2005)
as Saduram
Mangrove Island (1976)
as Punchi Mahattaya
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) (1987)
as Kulasuriya Postman
Mee Haraka (1994)
as Bus Driver
Kolomba Sanniya: Coming Sweet (1976)
as Saadiris
Night of Destiny (1998)
Actor
Handaya (1979)
as Commentator box viewer
Weesi Dela (1997)
as Keerala
The Storm (1995)
as Dharme's associate
Maya (1984)
as Chief Clark
Paththini (2016)
as Royal goldsmith
August Drizzle (2011)
Actor