Cyril Wickramage (born 26 January 1932: Sinhala:සිරිල් වික්රමගේ) is an actor and director in Sri Lankancinema, theater and television as well as a singer.[1] Wickramage is known for participating mainly in artistic Sinhala films.[2] Performed as a charismatic actor in all three art forms: stage, cinema, and teledrama, Wickramage is most notable for the dramatic roles in the films, Bambaru Avith, Karumakkarayo, Seilama and Dheewari.[3]
Wickramage was born on 26 January 1932 in Kohila Gedera village, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka. His father Charles Wickrama, was a farmer. His mother was Lydia, a daughter of Wel Vidane. Cyril is the fifth sibling in the family with four brothers and four sisters. His father was a dancer and folk drummer in the village. He first walked 9 miles to a school run by the Salvation Army.[4]
At a young age he joined the army but later trained as a teacher at Peradeniya University in 1954. During this time, he joined Cyril Perera's Art Institute in Mulgampola, Kandy to study music and learned to play the violin. As a teacher, Wickramage received posts at Rathmalane Deaf School. While completing his diploma at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Wickramage was drawn to acting.[5] During this time, Wickramage met Somawansa Pattiarachchi who worked for the National Broadcasting Corporation and excelled violin for about two years. In the meantime, he was transferred to Wesley College, Colombo.[3]
He is married to Winifreda Perera, the sister of music director and film actor Vincent Premasiri. The couple has two sons: Chandana, Lakshitha and two daughters: Wathsala, Disala.[3]
Drama career
During his tenure in Wesley College, he met Sri Jayana, who worked as the dance teacher of the school. Together they produced the ballet Rana Thisara. Wickramage gained some prestige with his role in Gunasena Galpaththi's play Muhudu Puththu,[4] his maiden acting in stage dramas. He subsequently appeared in Devatha Eliya, Kuveni, Thavath Udasanak, Dawasak Wenas, Elowa Gihin Melowa Awaa, Kada Walallu, Pabawathi, Liyathambara, Natukkaraya, Wes Muhunu, Ahasin Watunu Minissu and Idama.[5] In the play Pabawathi, Wickramage played the role of 'King Okkaka'.[3]
On Sisira Senaratne's invitation, Wickramage made his debut as a film actor in 1965 with a supporting role in the film Handapana. His true breakthrough came however in 1967 with the role of Gunadasa in the groundbreaking Sath Samudura.[4] The film was highly praised in Sri Lanka and swept the 1968 Sarasaviya Film Festival. Wickramage rounded up the 1960s with roles in the art film Mokade Vune and the popular Binaramalee.[5]
In the late-60s, Wickramage began a successful collaboration with Vasantha Obeysekera and producer Dr. Linus Dissanayake. Year 1970 saw the release of the first Vasantha-Cyril-Linus film Ves Gaththo.[3] Dealing with such issues as alienation among rural youth, the film was expanded upon with Walmath Wuvo in 1976. Cyril made his first foray into directing with Dr. Linus in 1972 making Sihina Lowak which he also starred in.[5] The film produced the popular song "Ma Mala Pasu Sohon Kothe" sung by W. D. Amaradeva.[4]
Wickramage was a favorite of Dharmasena Pathiraja, appearing in almost all of his films including Ahas Gauwa, Eya Dan Loku Lamayek, Bambaru Awith, Soldadu Unnahe. The role in Bambaru Awith (1978) in particular was a major role for Wickramage. Other major directors that used Wickramage include Tissa Abeysekera in Karumakkarayo - 1980 and Dharmasiri Bandaranayake in Suddilage Kathaawa - 1985.[5]
Wickramage has expanded into television work with roles in Numba Nadana Senehelatha, Palingu Manike, Andukole, Mihikathage Daruwo, Saapa Nokaraw Daruwane (directed by Rodney Widanapathirana[6]), Gauwen Gauwa and Alle Lange Walauwa.[5]
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Cyril Wickramage born 26 January 1932 Sinhala ස ර ල ව ක රමග is an actor and director in Sri Lankan cinema theater and television as well as a singer 1 Wickramage is known for participating mainly in artistic Sinhala films 2 Performed as a charismatic actor in all three art forms stage cinema and teledrama Wickramage is most notable for the dramatic roles in the films Bambaru Avith Karumakkarayo Seilama and Dheewari 3 Cyril Wickramage ස ර ල ව ක රමග Born 1932 01 26 26 January 1932 age 90 Kurunegala Sri LankaNationalitySri LankanEducationThurstan College ColomboOccupation s Actor DramatistYears active1965 presentSpouseWinifreda PereraChildren4ParentsCharles Wickrama father Lydia Wickrama mother AwardsBest Supporting Actor Contents 1 Personal life 2 Drama career 2 1 Selected television serials 3 Filmography 4 References 5 External linksPersonal life EditWickramage was born on 26 January 1932 in Kohila Gedera village Kurunegala Sri Lanka His father Charles Wickrama was a farmer His mother was Lydia a daughter of Wel Vidane Cyril is the fifth sibling in the family with four brothers and four sisters His father was a dancer and folk drummer in the village He first walked 9 miles to a school run by the Salvation Army 4 At a young age he joined the army but later trained as a teacher at Peradeniya University in 1954 During this time he joined Cyril Perera s Art Institute in Mulgampola Kandy to study music and learned to play the violin As a teacher Wickramage received posts at Rathmalane Deaf School While completing his diploma at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Wickramage was drawn to acting 5 During this time Wickramage met Somawansa Pattiarachchi who worked for the National Broadcasting Corporation and excelled violin for about two years In the meantime he was transferred to Wesley College Colombo 3 He is married to Winifreda Perera the sister of music director and film actor Vincent Premasiri The couple has two sons Chandana Lakshitha and two daughters Wathsala Disala 3 Drama career EditDuring his tenure in Wesley College he met Sri Jayana who worked as the dance teacher of the school Together they produced the ballet Rana Thisara Wickramage gained some prestige with his role in Gunasena Galpaththi s play Muhudu Puththu 4 his maiden acting in stage dramas He subsequently appeared in Devatha Eliya Kuveni Thavath Udasanak Dawasak Wenas Elowa Gihin Melowa Awaa Kada Walallu Pabawathi Liyathambara Natukkaraya Wes Muhunu Ahasin Watunu Minissu and Idama 5 In the play Pabawathi Wickramage played the role of King Okkaka 3 On Sisira Senaratne s invitation Wickramage made his debut as a film actor in 1965 with a supporting role in the film Handapana His true breakthrough came however in 1967 with the role of Gunadasa in the groundbreaking Sath Samudura 4 The film was highly praised in Sri Lanka and swept the 1968 Sarasaviya Film Festival Wickramage rounded up the 1960s with roles in the art film Mokade Vune and the popular Binaramalee 5 In the late 60s Wickramage began a successful collaboration with Vasantha Obeysekera and producer Dr Linus Dissanayake Year 1970 saw the release of the first Vasantha Cyril Linus film Ves Gaththo 3 Dealing with such issues as alienation among rural youth the film was expanded upon with Walmath Wuvo in 1976 Cyril made his first foray into directing with Dr Linus in 1972 making Sihina Lowak which he also starred in 5 The film produced the popular song Ma Mala Pasu Sohon Kothe sung by W D Amaradeva 4 Wickramage was a favorite of Dharmasena Pathiraja appearing in almost all of his films including Ahas Gauwa Eya Dan Loku Lamayek Bambaru Awith Soldadu Unnahe The role in Bambaru Awith 1978 in particular was a major role for Wickramage Other major directors that used Wickramage include Tissa Abeysekera in Karumakkarayo 1980 and Dharmasiri Bandaranayake in Suddilage Kathaawa 1985 5 Wickramage has expanded into television work with roles in Numba Nadana Senehelatha Palingu Manike Andukole Mihikathage Daruwo Saapa Nokaraw Daruwane directed by Rodney Widanapathirana 6 Gauwen Gauwa and Alle Lange Walauwa 5 Selected television serials Edit Andukole Kota Uda Mandira Mihikathage Daruwo Numba Nadana Senehelatha Palingu Manike Saapa Nokaraw Daruwane Sathya 7 Filmography EditYear Film Roles Ref 1965 Handapana1967 Sath Samudura Gunadasa 8 1969 Mokada Une Paala1969 Binaramalee Singer 9 1969 Paara Walalu1970 Nim Walalla1970 Wes Gaththo1972 Sihina Lowak1973 Hathdinnath Tharu Premadasa1974 Ahas Gauwa Cyril1976 Walmathwuwo Saman Weeratunga1977 Eya Dan Loku Lamayek Fighting card dealer1978 Selinage Walawwa Samson1978 Bambaru Awith Cyril1979 Dutugemunu Dutugemenu1979 Chuda Manikya Percy Ranatunga1979 Wisihathara Peya Silva1980 Karumakkarayo Piyadasa 10 1981 Soldadu Unnehe Taxi Malli1984 Parasathuro Ihalagama1985 Suddilage Kathaawa Romiel 11 1985 Karadiya Walalla1987 Mangala Thegga Dhamme1987 Podi Vijay1989 Sirimedura Albert1990 Palama Yata Solomon 12 1991 Sthree1992 Kulageya Honeymoon crasher1994 Ekada Wahi1994 Ambu Samiyo Piyadasa1994 Mee Haraka Bus Conductor1995 Seilama Bande1995 Maruthaya Dharmawardena1996 Bithu Sithuwam1996 Thunweni Aehe1997 Blendings1998 Sexy Girl1999 Nagaran Minister2000 Anuragaye Ananthaya Dharmasena2002 Thahanam Gaha2004 Gini Kirilli2011 Dheewari2014 Que Sera2016 Weerawarna Don Almeida2016 Sakkarang Pitawela Gurun2017 Bandhanaya Menik HamiReferences Edit I am satisfied with my journey සරසව ය 1 September 2022 Retrieved 8 September 2022 This image of an actor is broken by me Sarasaviya Retrieved 6 December 2019 a b c d e I still love Helen Cyril Wickramage Sarasaviya Retrieved 20 March 2021 a b c d Cyril Wickramage who paved the way for charismatic actors Silumina Retrieved 4 June 2021 a b c d e f Kumara Nuwan Nayanajith 2005 Sri Lankeya Cinema Vanshaya Sri Lankan Film Chronicle Sarasavi Publishers ISBN 955 573 367 8 https www facebook com rodney widanapathirana fref ts user generated source Muhurath ceremony for Sathya Sunday times Retrieved 17 November 2017 All about Sath Samudura Sarasaviya Retrieved 2 December 2020 All about Binaramalee Sarasaviya Retrieved 22 February 2020 All about the film Karumakkarayo sarasaviya Retrieved 12 January 2021 All about the film Suddilage Kathawa sarasaviya Retrieved 18 January 2021 All about the film Palama Yata Sarasaviya Retrieved 22 January 2021 External links EditCyril Wickramage at IMDb ම රට ර කගන න නම ජන ධ පත ත මන ර කගන න ඕන Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Cyril Wickramage amp oldid 1130881137, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
