Maureen Charuni
Appearance
Maureen Charuni මොරින් චාරුනී | |
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Born | Kurukulasuriya Maureen Charuni September 19, 1963 |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Other names | Morin Charuni |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1984–present |
Spouse | Gihan[1] |
Children | Janani Chathurika[2] |
Kurukulasuriya Maureen Charuni (born 19 September, 1963 as මොරින් චාරුනී)[3] [Sinhala]), popularly as Maureen Charuni, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema[4] theater and television. Highly versatile actress who dominated television drama, Charuni usually acts in young motherly roles in many dramas and films.[5]
Acting career
Her maiden cinematic experience came through film Karadiya Walalla, directed by Cyril Wickramage.[5] But the film Ranmalige Wasanawa screened before the Karadiya Walalla.[6][7] She directed the film Hansa Vilapaya in 2000.[8]
Selected television serials
- Abarthu Atha
- Amaa[9]
- Anagana[10]
- Ananthaya [11]
- Ann
- Anuhas Vijithaya[12]
- Anuththara[13]
- Batahira Ahasa[14]
- Bodhi[15]
- Dangakara Tharu[16]
- Daruwange Ammala[17]
- Dedunnai Adare[18]
- Dedunu Sihina[19]
- Dedunu Yanaya[20]
- Depath Nai[21]
- Deveni Amma[22]
- Gamperaliya[23]
- Gimhana Tharanaya [24]
- Guwan Palama[25]
- Heeye Manaya [26]
- Himi Nethi Hadakata[27]
- Hirusanda Maima [28]
- Isuru Sangramaya[29]
- Jayathuru Sankaya[30]
- Kalu Sewanella[31]
- Koombiyo[32]
- Kulawanthayo[33]
- Lasa Rala[5]
- Millewa Walawwa[34]
- Minigandela[35]
- Nandunana Neyo[36]
- Nethu Addara
- Oba Mageya[37]
- Paara
- Poddi[38]
- Pembara Maw Sanda[39]
- Ran Bedi Minissu
- Ran Kira Soya[40][41]
- Ran Samanalayo
- Ran Sevanali[42]
- Salmal Landa[43]
- Samanalayano[44]
- Samanala Sihinaya [45]
- Samanala Yaya [46]
- Sanda Diya Mankada[47]
- Sandagalathenna [48]
- Sandagiri Pawwa
- Sanda Hiru Tharu[49]
- Sapirivara[50][51]
- Sara[5][52]
- Saranganaa[53]
- Saveena[54]
- Senehase Nimnaya [55]
- Sihina Samagama
- Sihina Siththaravi[56]
- Sihina Sithuvam[57]
- Sil[58]
- Siri Sirimal [59]
- Siyapayth Arama[60]
- Snehaye Daasi[61]
- Sulanga
- Suwanda Obai Amme[62]
- Thuththiri[63]
- Vihanga Geethaya[64]
- Wasantha Kusalana[65]
- Yugandaraya[66]
Selected stage dramas
- Dangamalla[67]
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
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1984 | Ranmalige Wasanawa | ||
1985 | Du Daruwo | ||
1985 | Karadiya Walalla | ||
1986 | Sinha Pataw | ||
1986 | Asipatha Mamai | Gamanayake's wife | |
1986 | Peralikarayo | Maureen | |
1987 | Sathyagrahanaya | Office 'truth' secretary | [68] |
1988 | Chandingeth Chandiya | ||
1989 | Randenigala Sinhaya | Rekha | |
1990 | Veera Udara | ||
1990 | Sambudu Mahima | ||
1990 | Jaya Kothanada | ||
1991 | Asai Bayai | ||
1991 | Golu Muhude Kunatuwa | ||
1992 | Sakkara Suththara | ||
1992 | Sinha Raja | ||
1992 | Salli Thibunata Madi | ||
1992 | Rumathiyay Nithiyay | Neeta | |
1992 | Sayanaye Sihinaya | ||
1993 | Sagara Thilina | ||
1993 | Trishule | ||
1993 | Juriya Mamai | Mary | |
1994 | Mawubime Weerayo | ||
1994 | Shakthi | ||
1997 | Goodbye Tokyo | ||
2000 | Hansa Vilapaya | [69] | |
2003 | Irasma | Sonali | [70] |
2004 | Gini Kirilli | [71] | |
2006 | Eka Malaka Pethi | Mahela's nother | [72] |
2006 | Anjalika | Anjalika's mother | [73] |
2010 | Uththara | Shanilka's mother | [74] |
2010 | Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe | Rashmi's mother | [75] |
2010 | Sara | Sara's mother | [76] |
2011 | Sinhawalokanaya | Magilin, Jangu's mother | [77] |
2012 | Sakvithi Dadayama | [78] | |
2014 | Parawarthana | Kusum's mother | [79] |
2014 | Parapura | Chethana's mother | [80] |
2014 | Duwana Muwan | [81] | |
2015 | Ira Sewaya | Yvonne | [82] |
2015 | Pravegaya | Hemal's mother | [83] |
2016 | Maya 3D | Rekha's mother | [84] |
2016 | Adaraneeya Kathawak | Piyavi's mother | [85] |
2017 | Hima Tharaka | [86] | |
2018 | Punchi Andare | Andare's mother | [87] |
TBD | Akarsha | [88] | |
TBD | Sparsha | [89] | |
TBD | Soosthi | [90] | |
TBD | Kathuru Mithuru | [91] |
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