Nilukshi Fernando

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Nilukshi Fernando
Born
Rammuthuge Nilukshi Priyanthi Fernando

(1984-04-19) April 19, 1984 (age 39)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nationality Flag of Sri Lanka.svg Sri Lankan
OccupationActress
Years active2005-Present

Nilukshi Fernando (born April 19, 1984) is a Sri Lankan actress. She made her debut as a teenager in Vasanthi Chathurani's Sadgunakaraya in 2007. She was crowned most upcoming actress for her performance in this teledrama, at the Rajya Sammana Ulela that year. Her most acclaimed role in the small screen was that of 'Sandesi' in 'Sanda' opposite Pathum Rukshan in 2013. She was crowned Raigam Best Actress Award for her performance in this teledrama, at the 10th Raigam Tele Award Festival that year. [1]

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References

  1. "Raigam winners announced". Daily News (Sri Lanka) . 18 June 2004. Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 24 June 2014.