Aruni Rajapaksha | |
|---|---|
 Rajapaksha in 2006 | |
| Born | අරුණි රාජපක්ෂ 5 January 1984 |
| Spouse | Nalin Samarawickrama (m. 2015) |
| Children | Diara Samarawickrama, Inara Samarawickrama |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Website | arunirajapaksha.com |
Aruni Rajapaksha [1] is a Sri Lankan model, actress, tv host and beauty pageant titleholder.
Aruni Rajapaksha was born in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka, and raised in Kandy. After taking the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination, Aruni joined the Kandy Technical College to do a secretarial course. During that period, she organized fashion shows in Kandy leading her to take on a career in modelling. [2] Aruni is currently married to Nalin Samarawickrama and mother of twin girls.
In 2004, Aruni won the title of Udarata Menike and the Capri Beauty queen 2005 crown. [3]
Aruni has also worked as a host for various shows such as "Hello Sri Lanka" and "Liyasevana". [4]
| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Super six | Sherin | Main actress |
| 2015 | Maharaja Gemunu | Kalu Menika | Supportive actress |
| 2015 | Address Na (No Address) [5] | Nathalia | Supportive actress |
| 2016 | Paththini | Madhavi | Supportive actress |
| 2016 | Adaraneeya Kathawak (A Melody of Love) [6] | Dewli | Musical movie |
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