Susila Kuragama

Kala Bhushana Susila Kuragama (born 14 October 1943 – died 1 February 2016 as සුසිලා කූරගම) [Sinhala]), was an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television.[1] One of the most popular television actresses in Sri Lanka, she is most notable for the trade mark role "Ensina" in the television serial Kopi Kade.[2]

Susila Kuragama
සුසිලා කූරගම
Born(1943-10-14)October 14, 1943
Colombo, Sri Lanka
DiedFebruary 1, 2016(2016-02-01) (aged 72)
Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte
NationalitySri Lankan
Other namesEnsina
EducationSri Parakramabahu College, Narahenpita
OccupationActress, Dramatist
Years active1950–2016
Spouse(s)M. P. Gnanatilake
Children4

Personal life

She was born on 14 October 1943 in Thimbirigasyaya, Narahenpita, Colombo.[3] She completed education from Sri Parakramabahu College, Narahenpita.[4]

Shee was married to M. P. Gunathilake, a retired police constable.[5][6] The couple has 4 children.[7][4]

She had been seriously ill for some time and had been receiving treatment at the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital since 22 January 2016.[5] Kuragama died on 1 February 2016 at the age of 72 while receiving treatment at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital.[3][8] The funeral took place on 3 February 2016 at the Colombo cemetery.[9]

Career

She started acting at the age of 7 in several Nadagam and Noorthi dramas. She made first stage drama appearance with the play Sakkara Wattan produced by GDL Perera.[1] Then she acted in the stage dramas Natabun, Manape, Avanhala, Elara Dutugemunu, Hemamali and Saradiel.[3][9][4]

Kuragama made her maiden cinema appearance with the 1978 film Deepanjali directed by Dharma Sri Caldera.[10] Since then, she has acted in many comedic supportive roles in the commercial films such as Muwan Pelessa, Ajasaththa, Gimhane Gee Nade, Vijay Saja Ajay, Naralowa Holman and Juriya Mamai.[4] She has been involved in theater, drama, theater and film production, acting and drama.[5] She produced the stage plays Sarapinage Walawwa, Silin Bilin, Sathmuthu, Diyasena, Upadinna Sakunthala and Rodi Kella.[11]

In 1981, Kuragama was selected to the television serial Kopi Kade by Thevis Guruge.[12] Her role as "Ensina" became highly popularized among the public and she was usually known by his character name rather than real name.[5] She appeared in the series from the beginning which first aired on 1 April 1987.[13]

She sang duet songs with fellow actor Chandrasiri Kodithuwakku such as Lanka Lanka, Oba Dakkoth Hari, Lassana Sande and Esuru Kala Kalaye.[14] She also held the one-man concert "Ensinage Sapirina".[9][4]

Filmography
YearFilmRoleRef.
1978Deepanjali
1979Muwan PalessaVadhi dance watcher
1979Visihathara Peya
1980Raktha
1981Ajasaththa
1986Gimhane Gee NadeAgnes
1987Hitha Honda Chandiya
1988Ko Hathuro
1990Madhu Sihina
1990Chandi Raja
1990Hitha Honda Puthek
1991Suwandena Suwandak
1992Ranabime Veeraya
1992Salli Thibunata Madi
1992Bajar Eke Chandiya
1992Rajek Wage Puthek
1993Bambasara Bisaw
1993Juriya MamaiEnsina
1995Wasana Wewa
1995Vijay Saha AjayLucy
1995Rodaya
1995Deviyani Sathya SurakinnaMinister's wife
1995Demodara PalamaRosilin
1995Chandiyage PuthaChutti
1996Naralowa HolmanKomarika's mother
1996Hitha Hondanam Waradin Na
1996Mal Hathai
1996Cheriyo DarlingNurse
1999Anduru Sevaneli
2000Thisaravi
2006Rana Hansi
2007Hai Master
2010Thank You BertyKuri
TBDAdda Lanuwa Damma Kodiya
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References
  1. "Susila Kuragama filmography". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  2. "Kopi Kade Ensina is on its way". News First. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  3. "Susila Kuragama passes away". Hiru FM. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  4. "Ensina left Kopi Kade without telling anyone". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  5. "Ensina says goodbye". Dinamina. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  6. "Ensina of 'Kopi Kade' fame dies". Daily News. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  7. "Susila to retire from theater forever". lankatruth. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  8. "Susila to retire from theater forever". lankatruth. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  9. "Susila Kuragama died". Divaina. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  10. "Susila Kuragama films". News First. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  11. "Susila Kuragama intensive care unit". srilankamirror. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  12. "Those who have left us from Kopi Kade". lifie. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  13. "Kopi Kade". Sunday Times. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
  14. "Abilin Uncle bids farewell". Divaina. Retrieved 15 March 2020.
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