Sachini Ayendra Stanley
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Sachini Ayendra Stanley born on 8 April, is an Sri Lanka film actress who works in Sinhala movies.
Sachini won Miss Sri Lanka title in 2003. After being crowned as the winner of the Miss Sri Lanka, her first film, Adaraneeya Wassanaya was released in 2004. She earned her first award for best supporting actress at Signis Sri Lanka Film Awards
for her performance in Adaraneeya Wassanaya.
, Sri Lanka
. She studied at the Hillwood College, Kandy. Sachini was the winner of best model in Kandy at a pageant in 2002 and Miss Sri Lanka title in 2003 and she represented Sri Lanka at the Miss World 2003
.
in 2002. After winning the Miss Sri Lanka contest, Sachini ventured into films with the film, Adaraneeya Wassanaya became a major commercial success in 2003. She won the best supporting actress award at Signis Sri Lanka Film Awards
and received her first nomination for Sarasaviya
and Presidential
Film Awards. Her second film Sankara
was one of her best performances.
Sachini won Miss Sri Lanka title in 2003. After being crowned as the winner of the Miss Sri Lanka, her first film, Adaraneeya Wassanaya was released in 2004. She earned her first award for best supporting actress at Signis Sri Lanka Film Awards
Signis Awards (Sri Lanka)
The SIGNIS Awards, formerly known as the OCIC Awards, are presented annually by SIGNIS to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
for her performance in Adaraneeya Wassanaya.
Early life and background
Sachini Ayendra was born in KandyKandy
Kandy is a city in the center of Sri Lanka. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is one of the most scenic cities in Sri Lanka; it is both an...
, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
. She studied at the Hillwood College, Kandy. Sachini was the winner of best model in Kandy at a pageant in 2002 and Miss Sri Lanka title in 2003 and she represented Sri Lanka at the Miss World 2003
Miss World 2003
Miss World 2003, the 53rd Miss World pageant was held at Crown of Beauty Theatre, Sanya, People's Republic of China on 6 December 2003. The pageant was presented by Phil Keoghan, Amanda Byram and Angela Chow. The contestants also visited Beijing, the national capital of People's Republic of China,...
.
Career
While in school Sachini modeled for a TV commercial of the Elephant House soft drink called Ride. Also the Sthree advertisement of the National Savings BankNational Savings Bank (Sri Lanka)
National Savings Bank , is a state-owned Savings Bank in Sri Lanka. It was incorporated in Ceylon by the National Savings Bank Act No. 30 of 1971 and was granted the status of the Licensed Specialised Bank in terms of the Banking Act No. 30 of 1988. NSB has 182 branches, 12 Postal Banking Branches...
in 2002. After winning the Miss Sri Lanka contest, Sachini ventured into films with the film, Adaraneeya Wassanaya became a major commercial success in 2003. She won the best supporting actress award at Signis Sri Lanka Film Awards
Signis Awards (Sri Lanka)
The SIGNIS Awards, formerly known as the OCIC Awards, are presented annually by SIGNIS to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers...
and received her first nomination for Sarasaviya
Sarasaviya Awards
Sarasaviya Awards are the most prestigious awards presented to distinguished individuals involved with the Sinhala cinema, each year by the Sarasaviya weekly newspaper in collaboration with the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited , Sri Lanka in recognition of the contributions made by them to...
and Presidential
Presidential Film Awards
Presidential Film Awards is a film award ceremony held in Sri Lanka. It is organized by the National Film Corporation along with the Presidential Secretariat and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.-Best Playback Singer :...
Film Awards. Her second film Sankara
Sankara (film)
Sankara is a 2006 Sinhalese language film directed by debutant, Prasanna Jayakody. The film is about the inner struggle of a young Buddhist monk who finds himself attracted to a pretty village girl.-Awards:...
was one of her best performances.
As actress
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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| 2003 | Adaraneeya Wassanaya | Winner, Signis Sri Lanka Film Awards Signis Awards (Sri Lanka) The SIGNIS Awards, formerly known as the OCIC Awards, are presented annually by SIGNIS to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers... best supporting actress Nominated, Sarasaviya Awards Sarasaviya Awards Sarasaviya Awards are the most prestigious awards presented to distinguished individuals involved with the Sinhala cinema, each year by the Sarasaviya weekly newspaper in collaboration with the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited , Sri Lanka in recognition of the contributions made by them to... best supporting actress Nominated, Presidential Film Awards Presidential Film Awards Presidential Film Awards is a film award ceremony held in Sri Lanka. It is organized by the National Film Corporation along with the Presidential Secretariat and the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.-Best Playback Singer :... best supporting actress |
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| 2007 | Sankara Sankara (film) Sankara is a 2006 Sinhalese language film directed by debutant, Prasanna Jayakody. The film is about the inner struggle of a young Buddhist monk who finds himself attracted to a pretty village girl.-Awards:... |
Hairpin Girl | |
| 2008 | Heart FM | Shakya | |
| 2010 | Living With Hope | ||
| 2010 | Angara Dangara | ||