Thisuri Yuwanika

Thisuri Yuwanika Madduma Liyanage, the only child of Susantha Chandramali and Kumaru Liyanage, hails from a family deeply rooted in the Sri Lankan entertainment industry. Her mother, Susantha Chandramali, is a renowned actress and an esteemed figure in the Sri Lankan drama field, having garnered an iconic status over her 25-year career span.

Thisuri received her education at Anula Vidyalaya in Nugegoda, completing her Advanced Level (A/L) examination in the Arts Stream, specializing in French, Sinhalese, and Logic. While pursuing a Business Studies degree, she put her academic pursuits on hold to focus on her burgeoning acting career. Thisuri is happily married to her long-term partner, Suraj, a marine engineer.

Her acting journey began at the tender age of 3 when she made her debut alongside her mother in the film "Punchi Kumarige Naththala" in 1994. She later had the opportunity to star in Sudath Devapriya's "Udu Gang Yamaya" in 2001.

After completing her school education, Thisuri actively engaged in drama productions. In 2013, she received the prestigious Best Upcoming Actress award for her performance in "Avasarai Piyabanna." Her breakthrough role came in Rukmal Nirosh's "Sulanga Matha Mohothak," which showcased her remarkable acting skills to the public. Her portrayal of 'Charulatha' in that drama earned her the esteemed Best Actress award at the Sumathi Awards in 2015, a remarkable achievement at the young age of 24.