Senali Fonseka

Wanniarachchige Senali Koshila Fonseka, also known as Senali Fonseka, is a prominent Sri Lankan actress in cinema, theater, and television. She gained recognition for her role as Sirimal Ethana in her debut film, "Siri Parakum." Senali further rose to fame portraying Paatali "Sudu Chooti" in the popular Sri Lankan television series "Nadagamkarayo."

Born on 18 September 1992 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Senali is the daughter of Upali Fonseka, a brother of the renowned Sri Lankan actress Malini Fonseka, often referred to as the Queen of Sinhalese cinema. She attended Visakha Vidyalaya in Colombo before her family relocated to England. Senali pursued higher education in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Cambridge.

Tragically, in 2020, Senali's father passed away in England due to COVID-19 complications.

Senali began her acting journey in 2013 with her notable role in "Siri Parakum," directed by Somaratne Dissanayake, which became a record-breaking film in Sri Lankan cinema. She later ventured into television, appearing in "Sellam Gedara" on ITN. In 2014, she joined the TV Mini Series "Kalu Sewanella."

Her talent extended to television dramas, and in 2018, she featured in the series "Doowili Ahasa," aired on Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation. However, it was her portrayal of "Paatali" or "Sudu Chooti" in "Nadagamkarayo" that earned her immense popularity in 2021. Senali's exceptional performance in the teledrama garnered critical acclaim and resulted in her winning the Most Popular Teledrama Actress award at the Sumathi Awards.

Senali Fonseka continues to captivate both audiences and critics with her acting prowess in the realm of Sri Lankan entertainment.