Sumana, born on 21 February 1948 in Ranawana, Katugastota, Kandy, Sri Lanka, was the second child in a family of six siblings. Her father worked in the Inland Revenue Department, and due to their circumstances, the family relocated to Colombo, where they rented a house in Mt. Lavinia. She attended Mount Lavinia Buddhist Girls' College and later Kalubowila Buddhaghosha Maha Vidyalaya. Sumana had one sister and four brothers.
Sumana Amarasinghe tied the knot with Roy de Silva, a renowned actor and director, whom she met during the filming of Hathara Peraliya in 1969. They exchanged vows on 30 August 1975. The couple was blessed with two children. Tragically, Roy de Silva passed away on 30 June 2018 while undergoing treatment for a heart attack at Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital. He was laid to rest on 2 July 2018 at Borella Cemetery.
In 2014, Sumana Amarasinghe was hospitalized due to a sudden illness. It was reported that during her visit to India for a film, she unknowingly consumed a drink contaminated with poison, which affected her liver and heart. Her heart even momentarily stopped. Fortunately, the poison did not reach her brain, and she gradually recovered. She also ran her own beauty shop called Salon Sumana, with branches in Moratuwa, Thalahena, and Rajagiriya. However, due to her inability to be present at the salon and various complications, all three branches were eventually closed during Roy's lifetime.
Sumana Amarasinghe passed away on 5 June 2022 at the age of 74 while undergoing treatment at Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital for a sudden illness.
Denipitiya Vithanage Sumana Amarasinghe, widely known as Sumana Amarasinghe, was a renowned actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television. Born on 21 February 1948 in Ranawana, Katugastota, Kandy, Sri Lanka, she was the second child in a family of six siblings. Her father worked in the Inland Revenue Department, and due to their circumstances, the family relocated to Colombo, residing in a rented house in Mt. Lavinia. Sumana attended Mount Lavinia Buddhist Girls' College and later Kalubowila Buddhaghosha Maha Vidyalaya. She had one sister and four brothers.
Sumana Amarasinghe was married to Roy de Silva, a distinguished actor and director, whom she met during the filming of Hathara Peraliya in 1969. They celebrated their wedding on 30 August 1975 and had two children together. Tragically, Roy de Silva passed away on 30 June 2018 while receiving treatment for a heart attack at Sri Jayawardenepura General Hospital. He was laid to rest on 2 July 2018 at Borella Cemetery.
In 2014, Sumana Amarasinghe faced a sudden illness during her visit to India for a film. It was reported that she unknowingly consumed a drink laced with poison, which affected her liver and heart. Her heart even stopped beating at one point, but fortunately, the poison did not reach her brain, and she gradually recovered. Alongside her acting career, Sumana operated her own beauty shop, Salon Sumana, which had branches in Moratuwa, Thalahena, and Rajagiriya. However, due to her health issues and other complications, all three salons were eventually closed during Roy's lifetime.
Sumana Amarasinghe passed away on 5 June 2022 at the age of 74 while undergoing treatment at the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital for a sudden illness.
Throughout her acting career, Sumana Amarasinghe showcased her versatility by portraying various roles, ranging from drama to comedy. She not only acted but also served as an assistant director, production manager, costume designer, and producer. She holds the distinction of being the only actress in Sri Lankan cinema to contribute to production, singing, co-directing, and co-editing.
Her cinematic journey began with the beauty pageant "Lassana Muhuna," which she won during her school years. She made her film debut in 1967 with Pipena Kumudu, directed by Ruby de Mel. Despite her father's initial reluctance, Sumana went on to star in numerous movies, including Rena Giraw, Dahasak Sithuvili, Samanala Kumariyo, and Hathara Peraliya.
In addition to her acting pursuits, Sumana was involved in the beauty industry and received training in beauty courses in India, Singapore, and Canada in 1980. Her breakthrough role came in the 1975 film Sukiri Kella, earning her the nickname "Sweet girl in Sinhala cinema." She shared the screen with her real-life husband in several films, which became cult favorites. Collaborating with Tissa Wijesurendra, she appeared in many popular films, including Sudu Paraviyo and Sithaka Suwanda. In 1982, she reprised a role previously played by Rukmani Devi in the remake of Kadawunu Poronduwa. While her early film career focused on dramatic roles, she later gained recognition for her comedic performances, particularly in movies directed by her husband. Some of her notable films include Binaramalee, Sunethra, Jonsun and Gonsun, and the
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