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|years_active = 1992–present
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|spouse = [[Gayathri Dias]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2012/11/08/?fn=sa1211088 |title=We live happily - ChannaGayathri |publisher=Sarasaviya |accessdate=17 November 2017}}</ref>
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|awards = Best Director <br/> Popular Actor
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|occupation = [[Actor]], [[Film director|director]], producer, screen writer
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'''Deepanath Channa Perera''' is an Sri Lankan Film actor in [[Cinema of Sri Lanka|Sri Lankan cinema]] and television as well as a [[filmmaker]] and screenplay writer.<ref name= bestactor>{{cite web | url=http://www.nfc.gov.lk/artist/channa-perera-247/ | title=Actors in Sri Lankan cinema - Channa Perera | publisher=National Film Corporation Of Sri Lanka| accessdate=23 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5144587/ | title=Channa Perera films | publisher=IMDb| accessdate=23 September 2019}}</ref>
'''Deepanath Channa Perera''' is an Sri Lankan Film actor in [[Cinema of Sri Lanka|Sri Lankan cinema]] and television as well as a [[filmmaker]] and screenplay writer.<ref name= bestactor>{{cite web | url=http://www.nfc.gov.lk/artist/channa-perera-247/ | title=Actors in Sri Lankan cinema - Channa Perera | publisher=National Film Corporation Of Sri Lanka| access-date=23 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5144587/ | title=Channa Perera films | publisher=IMDb| access-date=23 September 2019}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Channa Perera was born on 16th of August 1975 as the eldest of four sons. His father Piyasena Perera was a Director of Education who was in-charge of special education in Sri Lanka. His mother, Vineetha Piyasena, was a teaching instructress.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://gossipman.info/sinhala-show.php?id=47191&cat=srigossip | title=School life of Channa Perera | publisher=gossipman| accessdate=23 September 2019}}</ref> Perera was educated at [[Sri Sumangala College|Sri Sumangala Boys' School, Panadura]] and then from [[Royal College Colombo]]. He completed A/L from bio stream and then took over a Banking job.<ref name= gayathribio>{{cite web | url=http://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2008/01/13/spe02.asp | title=Patience and tolerance - Two remedies for marital problems | publisher=Sunday Observer | accessdate=9 August 2018}}</ref>
Channa Perera was born on 16th of August 1975 as the eldest of four sons. His father Piyasena Perera was a Director of Education who was in-charge of special education in Sri Lanka. His mother, Vineetha Piyasena, was a teaching instructress.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://gossipman.info/sinhala-show.php?id=47191&cat=srigossip | title=School life of Channa Perera | publisher=gossipman| access-date=23 September 2019}}</ref> Perera was educated at [[Sri Sumangala College|Sri Sumangala Boys' School, Panadura]] and then from [[Royal College Colombo]]. He completed A/L from bio stream and then took over a Banking job.<ref name= gayathribio>{{cite web | url=http://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2008/01/13/spe02.asp | title=Patience and tolerance - Two remedies for marital problems | publisher=Sunday Observer | access-date=9 August 2018}}</ref>


He is married to popular actress [[Gayathri Dias]]. He met Gayathri during the teledrama ''Makara Vijithaya''. They got married on 26 September 1996.<ref name= gayathribio /> The couple has two daughters - Maleesha Parindya and Duasha Adithya. Elder daughter Maleesha completed education from [[Musaeus College]].Duasha is currently studying at Royal Institute.<ref name= gayathribio /><ref name= channabio>{{cite web | url=http://www.infolanka.com/org/srilanka/enter/12.htm | title=Heartthrob of the small screen | publisher=infolanka | accessdate=9 August 2018}}</ref>
He is married to popular actress [[Gayathri Dias]]. He met Gayathri during the teledrama ''Makara Vijithaya''. They got married on 26 September 1996.<ref name= gayathribio /> The couple has two daughters - Maleesha Parindya and Duasha Adithya. Elder daughter Maleesha completed education from [[Musaeus College]].Duasha is currently studying at Royal Institute.<ref name= gayathribio /><ref name= channabio>{{cite web | url=http://www.infolanka.com/org/srilanka/enter/12.htm | title=Heartthrob of the small screen | publisher=infolanka | access-date=9 August 2018}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
His maiden cinematic experience came through 1994 film ''Sujatha'' directed by [[Daya Wimalaweera]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.films.lk/sinhala-cinema-artist-channa-perera-89.html | title=Channa Perera - චන්න පෙරේරා filmography| publisher=Sinhala Cinema Database| accessdate=23 September 2019}}</ref> Since then, he acted in many dramatic roles particularly in romantic supportive roles. His has acted in many popular serials including ''Golu Hadawatha'', ''Sathpura Wesiyo'', ''Senehewanthayo'', ''Sath Mahala'', ''Sakwa Lihiniyo'' and ''Sooriya Daruwo''.<ref name= channabio />
His maiden cinematic experience came through 1994 film ''Sujatha'' directed by [[Daya Wimalaweera]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.films.lk/sinhala-cinema-artist-channa-perera-89.html | title=Channa Perera - චන්න පෙරේරා filmography| publisher=Sinhala Cinema Database| access-date=23 September 2019}}</ref> Since then, he acted in many dramatic roles particularly in romantic supportive roles. His has acted in many popular serials including ''Golu Hadawatha'', ''Sathpura Wesiyo'', ''Senehewanthayo'', ''Sath Mahala'', ''Sakwa Lihiniyo'' and ''Sooriya Daruwo''.<ref name= channabio />


He entered in film direction with the 2006 blockbuster ''[[Anjalika]]''. The film won many awards at local film festivals. He introduced Kollywood actress [[Pooja Umashankar]] to Sri Lankan film industry with title character in ''Anjalika''. He directed his first television serial, ''Punchi Weerayo'', which became a cult in Sri Lankan television.<ref name= channabio /> His next directorial film ''Sanda Diya Salu'', which is an Indian-Sri Lankan joint production was planned to release for nearly 30 theaters of NFC Ridma circuit cinemas, ten Tamil and Telugu copies.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/080106/TV/tv-times00001.html | title=Channa's 'Sanda Diya Salu', a Sri Lanka -India joint venture | publisher=Sunday Times | accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref> But the screening was postponed by many disputes.
He entered in film direction with the 2006 blockbuster ''[[Anjalika]]''. The film won many awards at local film festivals. He introduced Kollywood actress [[Pooja Umashankar]] to Sri Lankan film industry with title character in ''Anjalika''. He directed his first television serial, ''Punchi Weerayo'', which became a cult in Sri Lankan television.<ref name= channabio /> His next directorial film ''Sanda Diya Salu'', which is an Indian-Sri Lankan joint production was planned to release for nearly 30 theaters of NFC Ridma circuit cinemas, ten Tamil and Telugu copies.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/080106/TV/tv-times00001.html | title=Channa's 'Sanda Diya Salu', a Sri Lanka -India joint venture | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref> But the screening was postponed by many disputes.


===Some of his television serials===
===Some of his television serials===
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* ''Awasan Horawa''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/010107/tv.html | title="Awasan Horawa': a skilful adaptation| publisher=Sunday Times| accessdate=5 May 2019}}</ref>
* ''Awasan Horawa''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/010107/tv.html | title="Awasan Horawa': a skilful adaptation| publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=5 May 2019}}</ref>
* ''Bharyawo''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://archives.sarasaviya.lk/2012/01/12/_art.asp?fn=sa12011217&pn=20 | title="Bharyavo" now on Sirasa| publisher=Sarasaviya | accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Bharyawo''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://archives.sarasaviya.lk/2012/01/12/_art.asp?fn=sa12011217&pn=20 | title="Bharyavo" now on Sirasa| publisher=Sarasaviya | access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Dahas Gawdura''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/020825/tv/1.html#1 |title='Dahas Gawdura': a formulaic telefilm |publisher=Sunday Times |accessdate=27 November 2019}}</ref>
* ''Dahas Gawdura''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/020825/tv/1.html#1 |title='Dahas Gawdura': a formulaic telefilm |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=27 November 2019}}</ref>
* ''Dedunu Yanaya''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/031221/tv/10.htm | title='Deydunu Yanaya': Mix of love and business | publisher=Sunday Times | accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Dedunu Yanaya''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/031221/tv/10.htm | title='Deydunu Yanaya': Mix of love and business | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Eka Gei Kurullo''
* ''Eka Gei Kurullo''
* ''Golu Hadawatha''
* ''Golu Hadawatha''
* ''Kaneru''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2009/06/22/fea10.asp | title=Changing lanes | work=Daily News | accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Kaneru''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2009/06/22/fea10.asp | title=Changing lanes | work=Daily News | access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Makara Vijithaya''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/990124/mirror5.html | title=Makara Vijithaya has unusual plot | publisher=Sunday Times | accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Makara Vijithaya''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/990124/mirror5.html | title=Makara Vijithaya has unusual plot | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Prema Parami''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vodtv.vhx.tv/prema-paarami-1/season:1/videos/prema-paarami-ep-05 | title=Prema Paarami Tele-Drama Series | publisher=vodtv | accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Prema Parami''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://vodtv.vhx.tv/prema-paarami-1/season:1/videos/prema-paarami-ep-05 | title=Prema Paarami Tele-Drama Series | publisher=vodtv | access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Sahas Gaw Dura''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/991024/tv.html | title=Malani directs Lucky in 'Sahas Gaw Dura' | publisher=Sunday Times| accessdate=23 September 2019}}</ref>
* ''Sahas Gaw Dura''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/991024/tv.html | title=Malani directs Lucky in 'Sahas Gaw Dura' | publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=23 September 2019}}</ref>
* ''Sakwa Lihiniyo''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/020811/tv/1.html#1 | title=Sakva Lihiniyo' on Rupavahini | publisher=Sunday Times| accessdate=17 July 2019}}</ref>
* ''Sakwa Lihiniyo''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/020811/tv/1.html#1 | title=Sakva Lihiniyo' on Rupavahini | publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=17 July 2019}}</ref>
* ''Sanda Hiru Tharu''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040229/tv/4.html | title=The story of a brave new woman | publisher=Sunday Times| accessdate=17 July 2019}}</ref>
* ''Sanda Hiru Tharu''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040229/tv/4.html | title=The story of a brave new woman | publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=17 July 2019}}</ref>
* ''Sathmahala''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/000409/tv.html | title=Sathmahala: story of changing times | publisher=Sunday Times | accessdate=8 May 2010}}</ref>
* ''Sathmahala''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/000409/tv.html | title=Sathmahala: story of changing times | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=8 May 2010}}</ref>
* ''Sathpura Wesiyo''<ref name= nalanmendis>{{cite web | url=https://nalanmendis.com/teledramas/ | title=Nalan Mendis teledramas | publisher=Nalan Mendis official website | accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Sathpura Wesiyo''<ref name= nalanmendis>{{cite web | url=https://nalanmendis.com/teledramas/ | title=Nalan Mendis teledramas | publisher=Nalan Mendis official website | access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Sawsiri Uyana''
* ''Sawsiri Uyana''
* ''Senehewanthayo''<ref name= nalanmendis />
* ''Senehewanthayo''<ref name= nalanmendis />
* ''Sooriya Daruwo''<ref name= nalanmendis /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/020505/tv.html |title='Sooriya Daruwo' starts this Sunday |publisher=Sunday Times |accessdate=27 November 2019}}</ref>
* ''Sooriya Daruwo''<ref name= nalanmendis /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/020505/tv.html |title='Sooriya Daruwo' starts this Sunday |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=27 November 2019}}</ref>
* ''Sudu Mahaththuru''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/990404/mirror5.html | title=Return of 'Sudu Mahaththuru' | publisher=Sunday Times | accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Sudu Mahaththuru''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/990404/mirror5.html | title=Return of 'Sudu Mahaththuru' | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Suwanda Padma'' <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040229/tv/6.html | title=Suwanda Padma focuses on our past | publisher=Sunday Times| accessdate=17 July 2019}}</ref>
* ''Suwanda Padma'' <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040229/tv/6.html | title=Suwanda Padma focuses on our past | publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=17 July 2019}}</ref>
* ''Tharupaba''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/030413/tv/3.html | title='Tharupaba': Love life of a journalist | publisher=Sunday Times | accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Tharupaba''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/030413/tv/3.html | title='Tharupaba': Love life of a journalist | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Thimira Pauwa''
* ''Thimira Pauwa''
* ''Vihanga Geethaya''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040822/tv/4.html | title='Vihanga Geethaya': A tale of triangular love | publisher=Sunday Times | accessdate=8 May 2010}}</ref>
* ''Vihanga Geethaya''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040822/tv/4.html | title='Vihanga Geethaya': A tale of triangular love | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=8 May 2010}}</ref>
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===Television serials directed===
===Television serials directed===
* ''Punchi Weerayo 1 and 2'' <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/000625/tv2.html | title="Punchi Veerayo" set on adventure| publisher=Sunday Times | accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Punchi Weerayo 1 and 2'' <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/000625/tv2.html | title="Punchi Veerayo" set on adventure| publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Wassanaye Hiru Evidin'' <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/031102/tv/1.htm | title=Of love, sacrifice and mystery | publisher=Sunday Times | accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Wassanaye Hiru Evidin'' <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/031102/tv/1.htm | title=Of love, sacrifice and mystery | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
* ''Sanda Diya Arana''
* ''Sanda Diya Arana''
* ''Tikiri Hapannu 1 and 2''
* ''Tikiri Hapannu 1 and 2''
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|| 1994 || ''Sujatha'' || Sanath ||
|| 1994 || ''Sujatha'' || Sanath ||
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|| 1994 || ''[[Dhawala Pushpaya]]'' || uncredited role || <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2015/03/12/?fn=sa15031244 |title=Sinhala screened films |publisher=Sarasaviya |accessdate=11 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009223130/http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2015/03/12/?fn=sa15031244 |archive-date=9 October 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|| 1994 || ''[[Dhawala Pushpaya]]'' || uncredited role || <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2015/03/12/?fn=sa15031244 |title=Sinhala screened films |publisher=Sarasaviya |access-date=11 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009223130/http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2015/03/12/?fn=sa15031244 |archive-date=9 October 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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|| 1995 || ''Mama Baya Ne Shyama'' || ||
|| 1995 || ''Mama Baya Ne Shyama'' || ||
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|| 1998 || ''[[Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli]]'' || ||
|| 1998 || ''[[Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli]]'' || ||
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|| 1999 || ''[[Theertha Yathra (film)|Thirtha Yathra]]'' || Kusal || <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/990404/mirror5.html | title='Theertha yatra' goes in search of family roots | publisher=Sunday Times| accessdate=29 November 2019}}</ref>
|| 1999 || ''[[Theertha Yathra (film)|Thirtha Yathra]]'' || Kusal || <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/990404/mirror5.html | title='Theertha yatra' goes in search of family roots | publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=29 November 2019}}</ref>
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|| 2000 || ''[[Undaya]]'' || Murthi Palihawadana || <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/991205/tv.html#1LABEL2 | title=KAW toys with new idea | publisher=Sunday Times| accessdate=29 November 2019}}</ref>
|| 2000 || ''[[Undaya]]'' || Murthi Palihawadana || <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/991205/tv.html#1LABEL2 | title=KAW toys with new idea | publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=29 November 2019}}</ref>
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|| 2002 || ''[[Seethala Gini Kandu]]'' || || <ref>{{cite web | url=http://rateyourmusic.com/film/%E0%B7%83%E0%B7%93%E0%B6%AD%E0%B6%BD_%E0%B6%9C%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%9A%E0%B6%B3%E0%B7%94/ | title=සීතල ගිනිකඳු Seethala Ginikandu | publisher=Rate Your Music | accessdate=23 February 2017}}</ref>
|| 2002 || ''[[Seethala Gini Kandu]]'' || || <ref>{{cite web | url=http://rateyourmusic.com/film/%E0%B7%83%E0%B7%93%E0%B6%AD%E0%B6%BD_%E0%B6%9C%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%9A%E0%B6%B3%E0%B7%94/ | title=සීතල ගිනිකඳු Seethala Ginikandu | publisher=Rate Your Music | access-date=23 February 2017}}</ref>
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|| 2004 || ''[[Mille Soya]]'' || Chamara ||
|| 2004 || ''[[Mille Soya]]'' || Chamara ||
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|| 2006 || ''[[Anjalika]]'' || Thivanka || <ref>{{cite web |url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2006/06/24/spice02.asp |title=Anjalika introduces a 'new star' to the silver screen |publisher=The Daily News |accessdate=11 March 2017}}</ref>
|| 2006 || ''[[Anjalika]]'' || Thivanka || <ref>{{cite web |url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2006/06/24/spice02.asp |title=Anjalika introduces a 'new star' to the silver screen |publisher=The Daily News |access-date=11 March 2017}}</ref>
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|| 2010 || ''[[Hadawatha Mal Yayai]]'' || Himal || <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2009/12/10/_art.asp?fn=sa0912104&pn=03 |title=A different type of romantic story |publisher=Sarasaviya |accessdate=17 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042316/http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2009/12/10/_art.asp?fn=sa0912104&pn=03 |archive-date=1 December 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|| 2010 || ''[[Hadawatha Mal Yayai]]'' || Himal || <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2009/12/10/_art.asp?fn=sa0912104&pn=03 |title=A different type of romantic story |publisher=Sarasaviya |access-date=17 November 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201042316/http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2009/12/10/_art.asp?fn=sa0912104&pn=03 |archive-date=1 December 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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|| 2012 || ''[[Senasuru Maruwa]]'' || Nisal || <ref>[http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/10/17/fea22.asp Senasuru Maruwa, a welcome variant ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022055720/http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/10/17/fea22.asp |date=October 22, 2012 }}</ref>
|| 2012 || ''[[Senasuru Maruwa]]'' || Nisal || <ref>[http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/10/17/fea22.asp Senasuru Maruwa, a welcome variant ] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022055720/http://www.dailynews.lk/2012/10/17/fea22.asp |date=October 22, 2012 }}</ref>
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|| 2014 || ''[[Kalpanthe Sihinayak]]'' || Kalpa Wickramasinghe || <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2016/09/08/?fn=sa16090832 |title=Sri Lankan Screened Films |publisher=Sarasaviya |accessdate=11 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915160607/http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2016/09/08/?fn=sa16090832 |archive-date=15 September 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|| 2014 || ''[[Kalpanthe Sihinayak]]'' || Kalpa Wickramasinghe || <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2016/09/08/?fn=sa16090832 |title=Sri Lankan Screened Films |publisher=Sarasaviya |access-date=11 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915160607/http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2016/09/08/?fn=sa16090832 |archive-date=15 September 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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|| TBD || ''Inda Nimidam'' ||South Indian Movie|| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/birthday/2019-05-08-000000/ලාල්-වීරසිංහ-ප්%E2%80%8Dරබල-රංගනයක-යෙදෙන-‘අන්ද-නිමිදම්’-එතෙර-මෙතෙර-සුසංයෝගයෙන්-ප් |title=Lal Weerasinghe to make a cameo appearance in India |publisher=Sarasaviya |accessdate=23 February 2020}}</ref>
|| TBD || ''Inda Nimidam'' ||South Indian Movie|| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/birthday/2019-05-08-000000/ලාල්-වීරසිංහ-ප්%E2%80%8Dරබල-රංගනයක-යෙදෙන-‘අන්ද-නිමිදම්’-එතෙර-මෙතෙර-සුසංයෝගයෙන්-ප් |title=Lal Weerasinghe to make a cameo appearance in India |publisher=Sarasaviya |access-date=23 February 2020}}</ref>
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|| TBD || ''Mayavi'' || Senehas ||
|| TBD || ''Mayavi'' || Senehas ||
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| 2006 || ''[[Anjalika]]'' || <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/060625/tv/Anjalika.html | title='Anjalika' comes to stay | publisher=Sunday Times | accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref>
| 2006 || ''[[Anjalika]]'' || <ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/060625/tv/Anjalika.html | title='Anjalika' comes to stay | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
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| 2014 || ''[[Kalpanthe Sihinayak]]'' || <ref>{{cite web | url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2011/11/07/fea20.asp | title=No 'illusions' | work=Daily News | accessdate=15 August 2019}}</ref>
| 2014 || ''[[Kalpanthe Sihinayak]]'' || <ref>{{cite web | url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2011/11/07/fea20.asp | title=No 'illusions' | work=Daily News | access-date=15 August 2019}}</ref>
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| 2017|| ''Ekai Dekai Thunai'' || <ref>{{cite web |url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2007/12/17/fea14.asp |title=Indian company to invest in Channa's second movie |work=Daily News |accessdate=}}</ref>
| 2017|| ''Ekai Dekai Thunai'' || <ref>{{cite web |url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2007/12/17/fea14.asp |title=Indian company to invest in Channa's second movie |work=Daily News }}</ref>
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| TBD|| ''Yugathra'' || <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gossipsonline.com/chat-with-channa-perera/ |title=Chat with Channa Perera |publisher=gossipsonline |accessdate=</ref>
| TBD|| ''Yugathra'' || <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gossipsonline.com/chat-with-channa-perera/ |title=Chat with Channa Perera |publisher=gossipsonline |accessdate=</ref>

Revision as of 15:47, 8 December 2020

Channa Perera
Born
Deepanath Channa Perera

(1975-08-16) August 16, 1975 (age 49)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationSri Sumangala College
Royal College Colombo
Occupation(s)Actor, director, producer, screen writer
Years active1992–present
SpouseGayathri Dias[1]
Children2
FatherPiyasena Perera
AwardsBest Director
Popular Actor

Deepanath Channa Perera is an Sri Lankan Film actor in Sri Lankan cinema and television as well as a filmmaker and screenplay writer.[2][3]

Personal life

Channa Perera was born on 16th of August 1975 as the eldest of four sons. His father Piyasena Perera was a Director of Education who was in-charge of special education in Sri Lanka. His mother, Vineetha Piyasena, was a teaching instructress.[4] Perera was educated at Sri Sumangala Boys' School, Panadura and then from Royal College Colombo. He completed A/L from bio stream and then took over a Banking job.[5]

He is married to popular actress Gayathri Dias. He met Gayathri during the teledrama Makara Vijithaya. They got married on 26 September 1996.[5] The couple has two daughters - Maleesha Parindya and Duasha Adithya. Elder daughter Maleesha completed education from Musaeus College.Duasha is currently studying at Royal Institute.[5][6]

Career

His maiden cinematic experience came through 1994 film Sujatha directed by Daya Wimalaweera.[7] Since then, he acted in many dramatic roles particularly in romantic supportive roles. His has acted in many popular serials including Golu Hadawatha, Sathpura Wesiyo, Senehewanthayo, Sath Mahala, Sakwa Lihiniyo and Sooriya Daruwo.[6]

He entered in film direction with the 2006 blockbuster Anjalika. The film won many awards at local film festivals. He introduced Kollywood actress Pooja Umashankar to Sri Lankan film industry with title character in Anjalika. He directed his first television serial, Punchi Weerayo, which became a cult in Sri Lankan television.[6] His next directorial film Sanda Diya Salu, which is an Indian-Sri Lankan joint production was planned to release for nearly 30 theaters of NFC Ridma circuit cinemas, ten Tamil and Telugu copies.[8] But the screening was postponed by many disputes.

Some of his television serials

  • Awasan Horawa[9]
  • Bharyawo[10]
  • Dahas Gawdura[11]
  • Dedunu Yanaya[12]
  • Eka Gei Kurullo
  • Golu Hadawatha
  • Kaneru[13]
  • Makara Vijithaya[14]
  • Prema Parami[15]
  • Sahas Gaw Dura[16]
  • Sakwa Lihiniyo[17]
  • Sanda Hiru Tharu[18]
  • Sathmahala[19]
  • Sathpura Wesiyo[20]
  • Sawsiri Uyana
  • Senehewanthayo[20]
  • Sooriya Daruwo[20][21]
  • Sudu Mahaththuru[22]
  • Suwanda Padma [23]
  • Tharupaba[24]
  • Thimira Pauwa
  • Vihanga Geethaya[25]

Television serials directed

  • Punchi Weerayo 1 and 2 [26]
  • Wassanaye Hiru Evidin [27]
  • Sanda Diya Arana
  • Tikiri Hapannu 1 and 2

Filmography

As an Actor

Year Film Role Ref.
1994 Sujatha Sanath
1994 Dhawala Pushpaya uncredited role [28]
1995 Mama Baya Ne Shyama
1995 Chandiyage Putha Suresh
1997 Ninja Sri Lanka
1998 Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli
1999 Thirtha Yathra Kusal [29]
2000 Undaya Murthi Palihawadana [30]
2002 Seethala Gini Kandu [31]
2004 Mille Soya Chamara
2006 Anjalika Thivanka [32]
2010 Hadawatha Mal Yayai Himal [33]
2012 Senasuru Maruwa Nisal [34]
2014 Kalpanthe Sihinayak Kalpa Wickramasinghe [35]
TBD Inda Nimidam South Indian Movie [36]
TBD Mayavi Senehas
TBD Bambara Wasanthe
TBD Yugathra Visal/Sagara

As a Film Director

Year Film Ref.
2006 Anjalika [37]
2014 Kalpanthe Sihinayak [38]
2017 Ekai Dekai Thunai [39]
TBD Yugathra [40]

Awards and accolades

He has won several awards at the local film festivals and television festivals, both for acting and direction.[2][41]

Sarasaviya Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2006 Anjalika Most Popular Actor Won

Sumathi Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1998 Thimira Pauwa Merit Award Won
2001 Punchi Weerayo Best Creative Director Won
2001 Peoples' vote Most Popular Actor Won
2002 Peoples' vote Most Popular Actor Won
2003 Peoples' vote Most Popular Actor Won
2004 Nannadunannee Best Supporting Actor Nominated
2016 Rathu Ahasa Jury Special Award[42] Won

Signis OCIC Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 Anjalika Best Direction Won

Derana Music Video Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2008 Anjalika Best Visualized film song Won

SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2008 Anjalika Most Popular Film Won

Hiru Golden Film Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 Senasuru Maruwa Best Actor Nominated

Derana Film Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 Senasuru Maruwa Best Actor Nominated

References

  1. ^ "We live happily - ChannaGayathri". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Actors in Sri Lankan cinema - Channa Perera". National Film Corporation Of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Channa Perera films". IMDb. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  4. ^ "School life of Channa Perera". gossipman. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  5. ^ a b c "Patience and tolerance - Two remedies for marital problems". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  6. ^ a b c "Heartthrob of the small screen". infolanka. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  7. ^ "Channa Perera - චන්න පෙරේරා filmography". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  8. ^ "Channa's 'Sanda Diya Salu', a Sri Lanka -India joint venture". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  9. ^ ""Awasan Horawa': a skilful adaptation". Sunday Times. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  10. ^ ""Bharyavo" now on Sirasa". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  11. ^ "'Dahas Gawdura': a formulaic telefilm". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  12. ^ "'Deydunu Yanaya': Mix of love and business". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  13. ^ "Changing lanes". Daily News. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  14. ^ "Makara Vijithaya has unusual plot". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  15. ^ "Prema Paarami Tele-Drama Series". vodtv. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  16. ^ "Malani directs Lucky in 'Sahas Gaw Dura'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  17. ^ "Sakva Lihiniyo' on Rupavahini". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  18. ^ "The story of a brave new woman". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  19. ^ "Sathmahala: story of changing times". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
  20. ^ a b c "Nalan Mendis teledramas". Nalan Mendis official website. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  21. ^ "'Sooriya Daruwo' starts this Sunday". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  22. ^ "Return of 'Sudu Mahaththuru'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  23. ^ "Suwanda Padma focuses on our past". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  24. ^ "'Tharupaba': Love life of a journalist". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  25. ^ "'Vihanga Geethaya': A tale of triangular love". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
  26. ^ ""Punchi Veerayo" set on adventure". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  27. ^ "Of love, sacrifice and mystery". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  28. ^ "Sinhala screened films". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  29. ^ "'Theertha yatra' goes in search of family roots". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  30. ^ "KAW toys with new idea". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  31. ^ "සීතල ගිනිකඳු Seethala Ginikandu". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
  32. ^ "Anjalika introduces a 'new star' to the silver screen". The Daily News. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  33. ^ "A different type of romantic story". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  34. ^ Senasuru Maruwa, a welcome variant Archived October 22, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  35. ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  36. ^ "Lal Weerasinghe to make a cameo appearance in India". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  37. ^ "'Anjalika' comes to stay". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  38. ^ "No 'illusions'". Daily News. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  39. ^ "Indian company to invest in Channa's second movie". Daily News.
  40. ^ {{cite web |url=https://www.gossipsonline.com/chat-with-channa-perera/ |title=Chat with Channa Perera |publisher=gossipsonline |accessdate=
  41. ^ "Hero of the celluloid worlda". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  42. ^ "Sumathi Awards". sumathiawards.lk.


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