Sriyantha Mendis

Hiddadura Jude Neil Sriyantha Mendis (Born 25 October as Sinhala: ශ්‍රියන්ත මෙන්ඩිස්), popularly as Sriyantha Mendis, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television.[2] Highly versatile actor from drama to comedy, Mendis has received awards for the Best actor and Best supporting actor in multiple occasions at local award festivals.[3]

Sriyantha Mendis ශ්‍රියන්ත මෙන්ඩිස්
Born	Hiddadura Jude Neil Sriyantha Mendis October 25 Sri Lanka
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Education	De Mazenod College
Occupation	Actor, director
Years active	1979–present
Political party	Podujana Peramuna [1]
Spouse(s)	Kusum Renu (m. 1986)
Children	Tharuki Amaya Nipuni Preksha
Parents	Lazarus Mendis (father) Karoline Soyza (mother)
Awards	Best Actor

Personal life

Mendis was born on 25 October in Ragama as the eldest of the family with three siblings. His father Hiddadura Lazarus Mendis was a time keeper at the Ceylon Transport Board and later became an executive officer at Sri Lanka Ports Authority. His mother Eliadura Karoline Soyza was a teacher at Holy Family Convent, Bambalapitiya as well as practiced music at Haywood. Sriyantha's grandfather Hiddadura Juan Mendis was a devout Catholic. His mother's father was Eliyadura Evgeny Zoysa and mother was Welisarage Juliana Fernando. Sriyantha's parents were married on October 17, 1956. Sriyantha has one younger brother, Ajith and one younger sister Menik. Sriyantha's father died on July 25, 2007 at the age of 79.[4]

He completed education from De Mazenod College, Kandana. He did not take part in any aesthetic activities during school times. He is clever at karate during school times. On 7 July 1979, he became a science teacher at St. Bernadette's College, Polgahawela. Later, he completed 32 years as a teacher in several schools island wide.[5]

Mendis is married to Kusum Renu, who is also a renowned actress in Sinhala cinema, stage and television.[6] He met Renu during the stage drama Pandukabhaya in 1984 and couple married on 25 October 1986 after the proposal in April 1985.[7] The couple has two daughters.[8] Elder daughter Nipuni Preksha is married to Shan Amanda Perera.[9] Younger daughter Tharuki Amaya also acted in stage play Subha saha Yasa.His cousin daughter Vidushi Uththara is also a popular actress in television.[10]

Elder daughter Nipuni specializes in fashion design, costume design, and stage costume design. Her husband Shan is an engineer. Their daughter is Gabriela Kathleen. Second daughter Tharuki completed a NIBM course and studied Human Resources Degree.[11]

Career

After finishing education, Mendis along with fellow actor Senaka Perera started to produce a stage play Illeesa. In November 1979, he acted in another stage play Sathuro produced by doctor Chandrapala, who worked at Ragama rehabilitation hospital.[5]

He made his debut as an actor in 1979 by portraying a role in a comedy stage drama called Ane Abilic[12] After appearing in his first teledrama Palingu Menike, Sriyantha entered to the silver screen in 1987, through H. D. Premaratne's movie Mangala Thegga. He won the Best Actor Award at the State Drama Festival in 1988 for his role in Mora drama.[13]

Selected television serials

• 1987 – Palingu Menike as Soorasena
• 1990 – Weda Hamine as Dharmapriya
• 1991 – Sandaluthalaya [14]
• 1993 – Ape Eththo [14]
• 1996 – Nedeyo [14]
• 1996 – Ammai Thaththai [14]
• 1998 – Inganmaruwa [15]
• 1999 – Bonikko [14]
• 1999 – Sudu Mahaththuru [16]
• 1999 – Paravi Dhenuwa as Kalinga [17]
• 1999 – Varana Kambili as Lalith [17]
• 2000 – Sathmahala as Hemantha [18]
• 2000 – Badde Gedara [19]
• 2000 – De Kathi Muwahatha as Jayasekara [20]
• 2000 – Yaddehi Gedara as Randunu Bandara [21]
• 2000 – Bonikko [22]
• 2001 – Wedi Handa [23]
• 2001 – Maayaratna as Maayaratna [24][25]
• 2002 – Sakva Lihiniyo [26]
• 2002 – Wara Mal [27]
• 2002 – Depath Nai [28]
• 2002 – Pem Piyawara [29]
• 2003 – Bogala Sawundaris as Sawundiris [30]
• 2003 – Mathi Nethi Daa [31]
• 2003 – Hima Varusa [32]
• 2004 – Dhawala Kanya as Percy [33]
• 2004 – Gimhana Tharanaya as Vajira [34]
• 2005 – Pinkada Simona [35]
• 2005 – Suddilage Kathawa [36]
• 2005 – Samanala Yaya [37]
• 2005 – Indrachapa [38]
• 2005 – Wasantha Kusalana [39]
• 2005 – Kinduru Adaviya [40]
• 2006 – Chakraudhaya as Madaatuwe Appuhamy [41]
• 2006 – Heeye Manaya [42]
• 2006 – Ridee Ittankaraya [43]
• 2007 – Satharadenek Senpathiyo [44]
• 2008 – Nil Ahasa Oba as Gurunnanse [45]
• 2009 – Api Api Wage [46]
• 2009 – Sadgunakaraya [47]
• 2009 – Ravana Adaviya [48]
• 2010 – Rosa Katu [49]
• 2010 – Sadisi Tharanaya [50]
• 2010 – Ruwan Maliga as Ranaraja [51]
• 2010 – Sanda Numba Nam [52]
• 2010 – E Brain [53]
• 2011 – Dhawala Kadulla [54]
• 2011 – Monarathenna [55]
• 2011 – Sanda Madiyama [56]
• 2011 – Mathaka Ahasa [57]
• 2012 – Saranganaa [58]
• 2012 – Ridee Siththam [59]
• 2012 – Visula Ahasa Yata [60]
• 2013 – Dhawala Kadulla as Angkutta [61]
• 2015 – Maada Obama Viya [62]
• 2015 – Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli as Thummulle Padme [63]
• 2016 – Vishnu Sankranthiya [64]
• 2016 – Seethala Gini Del
• 2016 – Urumakkarayo
• 2016 – Maada Obama Viya
• 2016 – Chakra
• 2017 – Kutu Kutu Mama [65]
• 2018 – Urumayaka Aragalaya
• 2018 – Thriloka [66]
• 2019 – Sanda Hangila
• 2019 – Ran Bedi Minissu as Muthubanda [67]
• 2019 – Sangeethe as Asela
• 2019 – Iththo [68]
• 2019 – Jeewithaya Athi Thura
• 2019 – Deweni Gamana [69]
• Dandubasnamanaya as Arachchila
• Diyasuliya
• Dekethi Muwahatha
• Beddegedara
• Denuwara Gedara [70]
• Hansa Pihatu as Gurunnanse
• Hiruta Muwawen [71]
• Kavi Kandula
• Sagarayak Meda

Selected stage dramas

• Deyyange Punchi Akkaraya
• Gabbara Minisa
• Kema Lasthiyi [72]
• Maha Samayama[73]
• Mamai Anduwa[74]
• Padada Asapuwa
• Pansa Deke Hansaya
• Raassa Parassa[75]
• Suba Saha Yasa[76]
• Sudu Saha Kalu[77]
• Warna
• Yathuru Hilen Balanna[78]

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Ref.
1987	Mangala Thagga
1989	Siri Medura
1990	Saharawe Sihinaya
1992	Umayangana	Palitha
1993	Juriya Mamai
1994	Vimukthi	Journalist
1995	Ayoma
1996	Sihina Deshayen
1997	Mahameara Usata
1998	Anthima Reya	Rohana Wijeweera	[79]
1998	Julietge Bhumikawa	Theater director
1998	Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli	Andarawatte Lokaya
1999	Seetha Sameere	Samson	[80]
2002	Punchi Suranganavi	Mr. Perera
2004	Bambara Senakeli
2004	Mille Soya	Jude
2005	Shades of Ash	Gambara Attho
2005	Guerilla Marketing
2006	Bherunda Pakshiya
2007	Naga Kanya
2008	Aba	Parumukhaya
2009	Sinasuna Adaren	Bhathiya Karandeniya
2009	Paya Enna Hiru Se	Harris
2009	Julia
2010	Bambara Walalla	Jine
2010	Kshema Bhoomi
2012	Prathiroo	Teacher
2014	Ahelepola Kumarihami	Kepetipola
2014	Siri Daladagamanaya	King Paandu
2014	Kosthapal Punyasoma	OIC Panditharathna
2015	Anagarika Dharmapala Srimathano	Wijewardena
2015	Maharaja Gemunu	King Kavan Tissa
2015	Gindari	Minister Edwin Balachandra
2018	Porisadaya	Desmond aka Porisadaya
2018	Nidahase Piya DS	Wrestling coach
2019	Suba Theraniyo	Suba's father
2019	Goree	Minister
2019	Jaya Sri Amathithuma	Minister Galigamuwa	[81]
2019	President Super Star		[82]
2019	Face to Face		[83]
TBD	Thanapathilage Gedara		[84]
TBD	Uthuru Sulanga		[85]
TBD	Midunu Vishwaya		[86]

Awards

Youth Services Youth Drama Festival

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
1981	Numba Witharak Thala Elalui [4]	Best Actor	Won

State Drama Festival

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
1988	Mora	Best Actor	Won

Sumathi Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
1999	Peoples'vote	Most popular Actor [87]	Won
2001	Sanda Amawakai	Best Actor [88]	Won
2009	Sathgunakaraya	Best Actor [89]	Won
2010	Sadisi Tharanaya	Best Actor [90]	Won
2016	Vishnu Sankranthiya	Best Actor [91]	Won

Presidential Film Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2006	Bherunda Pakshiya	Best Actor [92]	Won

Raigam Tele'es

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2007	Peoples' vote	Most Popular Actor [93]	Won
2013	Dhawala Kadulla	Best Actor [94]	Won

SIGNIS Salutation Awards Ceremony

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2010	Bambara Walalla	Best Supporting Actor [95]	Won

Television State Awards

Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2013	Dhawala Kadulla	Best Actor [96][97]	Won

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External links

• Sriyantha Mendis on IMDb
• ශ්‍රියන්ත Vs ශ්‍රියන්ත
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• ශ්‍රියන්තට පෙම්වතියක් හිටිය
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• මගේ දෙනෙත් පියවෙන තුරුම මම කලාවේ නිරත වෙනවා
• ධර්මපාල චරිතයට මුලින්ම තෝරාගත්තේ මමයි
• Chat with Sriyantha and Kusum
• End එක මට ටිකක් අවුල්