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Malini Fonseka

Wanniarachchige Malini Senehelatha Fonseka, (Sinhala: මාලිනී ෆොන්සේකා; Tamil: மாலினி பொன்சேகா; 30 April 1947 – 24 May 2025) was a Sri Lankan actress, theatre artist, director and politician. Often dubbed the "Queen of Sri Lankan Cinema", her career spanned seven decades. Fonseka made her debut in Sri Lankan cinema with Tissa Liyansooriya's Punchi Baba in 1968, and later she was named by CNN as one of Asia's 25 greatest film actors of all time in 2010. Fonseka first became widely known when she won the Best Actress Award at the 1969 National State Drama Festival, followed by a Sarasaviya Best Actress Awards for Hingana Kolla in 1980, Aradhana in 1982 and Yasa Isuru in 1983. She also broke records by winning the Slim Nielsen Peoples' Award for the Most Popular Actress twelve times in a row.

Infobox

Born
Wanniarachchige Malini Senehelatha Fonseka(1947-04-30)30 April 1947Peliyagoda, Kelaniya, British Ceylon
Died
24 May 2025(2025-05-24) (aged 78)Colombo, Sri Lanka
Nationality
Sri Lankan
Political party
United People's Freedom Alliance
Spouses
mw- Upali Senanayake (m. 1965; div. 1973) Lucky Dias (m. 1986; div. 2011)
Parents
Gilbert Fonseka (father)Seelwathie Fonseka (mother)
Relatives
Damayanthi Fonseka (sister) Prasanna Vithanage (brother-in-law) Samanalee Fonseka (niece) Senali Fonseka (niece)
Occupation
Actress
Awards
Sarasaviya Best Actress AwardSarasaviya Most Popular Actress Award
Party
United People's Freedom Alliance

Tables

· Awards › Deepashika Award Festival
1973
–
Role(s)
Most Popular Actress
Notes
Won
1974
Nidhanaya
Role(s)
Most Popular Actress
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1973
–
Most Popular Actress
Won
1974
Nidhanaya
Most Popular Actress
Won
· Awards › Sarasaviya Awards
1975
People's vote
Role(s)
Most Popular Actress
Notes
Won
1980
Hingana Kolla
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Won
People's vote
Role(s)
Most Popular Actress
Notes
Won
1981
People's vote
Role(s)
Most Popular Actress
Notes
Won
1982
Aradhana
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Won
1983
People's vote
Role(s)
Most Popular Actress
Notes
Won
People's vote
Role(s)
Most Popular Actress
Notes
Won
Yasa Isuru
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Won
1984
People's vote
Role(s)
Most Popular Actress
Notes
Won
1985
People's vote
Role(s)
Most Popular Actress
Notes
Won
1986
People's vote
Role(s)
Most Popular Actress
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1975
People's vote
Most Popular Actress
Won
1980
Hingana Kolla
Best Actress
Won
1980
People's vote
Most Popular Actress
Won
1981
People's vote
Most Popular Actress
Won
1982
Aradhana
Best Actress
Won
1983
People's vote
Most Popular Actress
Won
1983
People's vote
Most Popular Actress
Won
1983
Yasa Isuru
Best Actress
Won
1984
People's vote
Most Popular Actress
Won
1985
People's vote
Most Popular Actress
Won
1986
People's vote
Most Popular Actress
Won
· Awards › Vanitha Viththi Award Festival
1992
People's vote
Role(s)
Most Popular Lady
Notes
Won
1993
People's vote
Role(s)
Most Popular Lady
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1992
People's vote
Most Popular Lady
Won
1993
People's vote
Most Popular Lady
Won
· Awards › Presidential Film Awards
1980
Bambaru Awith
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Won
1981
Wasanthaye Dawasak
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Won
1983
Aradhana
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Won
2004
Wekanda Walawwa
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Won
2006
Ammawarune
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1980
Bambaru Awith
Best Actress
Won
1981
Wasanthaye Dawasak
Best Actress
Won
1983
Aradhana
Best Actress
Won
2004
Wekanda Walawwa
Best Actress
Won
2006
Ammawarune
Best Actress
Won
· Awards › SIGNIS OCIC Awards
1978
Films in 1977
Role(s)
Best Creative Actress
Notes
Won
1981
Dandu Monara
Role(s)
Best Creative Actress
Notes
Won
Films in 1980
Role(s)
Creative Female Acting
Notes
Won
1992
Madhu Samaya
Role(s)
Creative Female Acting
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1978
Films in 1977
Best Creative Actress
Won
1981
Dandu Monara
Best Creative Actress
Won
1981
Films in 1980
Creative Female Acting
Won
1992
Madhu Samaya
Creative Female Acting
Won
· Awards › UNDA Awards
1993
Mahamera Pamula
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Won
1997
Pitagamkarayo
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Won
2007
Sisila Ima
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1993
Mahamera Pamula
Best Actress
Won
1997
Pitagamkarayo
Best Actress
Won
2007
Sisila Ima
Best Actress
Won
· Awards › Sumathi Awards
1998
Pitagamkarayo
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Won
2002
Kemmura
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1998
Pitagamkarayo
Best Actress
Won
2002
Kemmura
Best Actress
Won
· Awards › Navaliya Vendol Film Awards
2006
People's vote
Role(s)
Appealing Film Actress
Notes
Won
2007
People's vote
Role(s)
Appealing Film Actress
Notes
Won
2008
People's vote
Role(s)
Appealing Film Actress
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
2006
People's vote
Appealing Film Actress
Won
2007
People's vote
Appealing Film Actress
Won
2008
People's vote
Appealing Film Actress
Won
· Awards › Other Local Awards
1968
Akal Wessa
Role(s)
State Drama Festival: Best Actress
Notes
Won
1969
Punchi Baba
Role(s)
Broadcasting Awards: Best Supporting Actress
Notes
Won
1973
Nidhanaya
Role(s)
Reviewers Film Awards: Best Actress
Notes
Won
1992
Madhu Samaya
Role(s)
Swarna Sanka Film Awards: Best Actress
Notes
Won
2016
Contribution to Cinema
Role(s)
Prathibha Prabha Award (at Raigam Tele'es)
Notes
Won
2018
Contribution to Cinema
Role(s)
Lifetime Achievement Award (at Derana Film Awards)
Notes
Won
Contribution to Cinema
Role(s)
Hiru Golden Lifetime Award
Notes
Won
–
Role(s)
Contribution to Cinema
Notes
Swarna Rajani Award (by Kala Lanka Foundation)
–
Role(s)
Contribution to Drama
Notes
Felicitation Award (by Malani Fonseka Felicitation Committee)
–
Role(s)
Contribution to Cinema
Notes
Felicitation Award (by National Film Corporation)
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1968
Akal Wessa
State Drama Festival: Best Actress
Won
1969
Punchi Baba
Broadcasting Awards: Best Supporting Actress
Won
1973
Nidhanaya
Reviewers Film Awards: Best Actress
Won
1992
Madhu Samaya
Swarna Sanka Film Awards: Best Actress
Won
2016
Contribution to Cinema
Prathibha Prabha Award (at Raigam Tele'es)
Won
2018
Contribution to Cinema
Lifetime Achievement Award (at Derana Film Awards)
Won
2018
Contribution to Cinema
Hiru Golden Lifetime Award
Won
–
Contribution to Cinema
Swarna Rajani Award (by Kala Lanka Foundation)
Won
–
Contribution to Drama
Felicitation Award (by Malani Fonseka Felicitation Committee)
Won
–
Contribution to Cinema
Felicitation Award (by National Film Corporation)
Won
· Awards › International Awards
1976
Humanship on Cinema, Art and for Peace, Friendship Among Nations
Role(s)
9th Moscow International Film Festival Honorary Diploma Certificate
Notes
Won
1978
Siripala Saha Ranmenika
Role(s)
6th Indian International Film Festival: Honorary Diploma Certificate
Notes
Won
2009
Akasa Kusum
Role(s)
39th International Indian Film Festival Silver Peacock Award and Certificate for Best Performance
Notes
Won
2010
Akasa Kusum
Role(s)
7th Levanthe International Film Festival: Best Actress
Notes
Won
2012
Outstanding Achievement in Film
Role(s)
Kandy International film Festival: Excellence
Notes
Won
Year
Nominee / work
Award
Result
1976
Humanship on Cinema, Art and for Peace, Friendship Among Nations
9th Moscow International Film Festival Honorary Diploma Certificate
Won
1978
Siripala Saha Ranmenika
6th Indian International Film Festival: Honorary Diploma Certificate
Won
2009
Akasa Kusum
39th International Indian Film Festival Silver Peacock Award and Certificate for Best Performance
Won
2010
Akasa Kusum
7th Levanthe International Film Festival: Best Actress
Won
2012
Outstanding Achievement in Film
Kandy International film Festival: Excellence
Won
Key · Filmography
†
Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
· Filmography
1968
182
Role(s)
Punchi Baba
Notes
Mala
184
Role(s)
Abudasse kale
196
Role(s)
Adarawanthayo
Notes
Sumana
194
Role(s)
Dahasak Sithuvili
Notes
Lalith's sister
1969
204
Role(s)
Kawda Hari
Notes
Subha
214
Role(s)
Prawesam Wanna
Notes
Geetha Basnayake
215
Role(s)
Parawalalu
1970
223
Role(s)
Dan Mathakada
Notes
Sandya Amunugama
224
Role(s)
Akkara Paha
Notes
Kumari
1971
241
Role(s)
Hathara Denama Surayo
Notes
Nilmini
249
Role(s)
Maahene Ririyaka
Notes
Leela Livera
242
Role(s)
Abirahasa
Notes
Lover
247
Role(s)
Samanala Kumariyo
1972
250
Role(s)
Nidhanaya
Notes
Irene Abeynayake
251
Role(s)
Sahanaya
Notes
Rupa
266
Role(s)
Adare Hithenawa Dakkama
Notes
Deepa
254
Role(s)
Edath Sooraya Adath Sooraya
Notes
Kanthi
263
Role(s)
Me Dasa Kumatada
Notes
Mala
1973
269
Role(s)
Matara Achchi
Notes
Cyril's city co-worker
271
Role(s)
Suhada Pathuma
Notes
Chamila
272
Role(s)
Thushara
Notes
Thushara
273
Role(s)
Sadahatama Oba Mage
275
Role(s)
Hathdinnath Tharu
Notes
Pearli
276
Role(s)
Hondama Welawa
277
Role(s)
Sinawai Inawai
279
Role(s)
Hondai Narakai
280
Role(s)
Daahakin Ekek
Notes
Shyama Abeykoon
281
Role(s)
Hondata Hondai
Notes
Chammi
1974
282
Role(s)
Ahas Gauwa
Notes
Post office co-worker
285
Role(s)
Kasthuri Suwanda
Notes
Kanchana
294
Role(s)
Susee
Notes
Susee
299
Role(s)
Senakeliya
Notes
Tharangani
1975
311
Role(s)
Awa Soya Adare
Notes
Nilanthi
313
Role(s)
Kohoma Kiyannada
Notes
Samanthi
327
Role(s)
Sadhana
330
Role(s)
Sangeetha
Notes
Sangeetha / Geetha (two births)
1976
332
Role(s)
Pradeepaya Maa Wewa
335
Role(s)
Kawuda Raja
Notes
Chintha
336
Role(s)
Wasana
Notes
Sudarshi Rajadasa
337
Role(s)
Ganga
342
Role(s)
Diyamanthi
Notes
Chitra Saparamandu
348
Role(s)
Unnath Dahai Malath Dahai
351
Role(s)
Onna Mame Kella Panapi
252
Role(s)
Saradiyelge Putha
Notes
Subha
356
Role(s)
Adarei Man Adarei
383
Role(s)
Zashis (Rahas Kumanthranaya)
1977
359
Role(s)
Neela
360
Role(s)
Sakunthala
365
Role(s)
Hithuwoth Hithuwamai
Notes
Apsara
367
Role(s)
Pembara Madhu
Notes
Madhu
368
Role(s)
Deviyani Oba Kohida
Notes
Elizabeth
369
Role(s)
Eya Dan Loku Lamayek
Notes
Katuwalagedera 'Susila' Susilawathie 'Susee'
376
Role(s)
Siripala Saha Ranmenika
Notes
Ranmanika
1978
388
Role(s)
Vishmaya
Notes
Nita 'Manike'
395
Role(s)
Selinage Walawwa
Notes
Wimalaa
397
Role(s)
Kundala Keshi
Notes
Badhra Kumari 'Kundala Keshi'
399
Role(s)
Weera Puran Appu
Notes
Bandara Menike
400
Role(s)
Bambaru Avith
Notes
Helen
401
Role(s)
Salee
Notes
Salee
406
Role(s)
Sandawata Ran Tharu
407
Role(s)
Apeksha
Notes
Niranjala
409
Role(s)
Anupama
Notes
Marthaa
1979
416
Role(s)
Hingana Kolla
Notes
Lamahami / Nanda
418
Role(s)
Divi Thibena Thuru
Notes
Sumana
420
Role(s)
Muwan Palessa
Notes
Namali
422
Role(s)
Wasanthaye Dawasak
Notes
Mala
421
Role(s)
Malligai Mohini
Notes
Tamil film
421
Role(s)
Raan Kurullo
Notes
Sujatha 'Kumara Hami'
423
Role(s)
Monarathenna
Notes
Sandha
435
Role(s)
Nuwan Renu
Notes
Renuka 'Renu'
1980
443
Role(s)
Silva
Notes
Kumari
444
Role(s)
Ektam Ge
Notes
Mala Pushpalatha
450
Role(s)
Raktha
Notes
Raktha
454
Role(s)
Dandu Monara
Notes
Anulawathi
358
Role(s)
Raja Dawasak
Notes
Ran Manika
1981
474
Role(s)
Beddegama
Notes
Punchi Menika
475
Role(s)
Sathweni Dawasa
Notes
Agadanna
476
Role(s)
Sayuru Thera
Notes
Jocelin
478
Role(s)
Bamba Ketu Hati
Notes
Dhammi
479
Role(s)
Soldadu Unnehe
Notes
Prema 'Akka'
481
Role(s)
Situ Kumariyo
483
Role(s)
Ek Dawasak Re
Notes
Asha 'Aashi' Ranaweera
493
Role(s)
Geethika
Notes
Samanthi
496
Role(s)
Induta Mal Mitak
Notes
Nisansala
499
Role(s)
Aradhana
Notes
Jinadari
1982
531
Role(s)
Mihidum Sihina
Notes
Veena
508
Role(s)
Bambara Geethaya
Notes
Mali
511
Role(s)
Yasa Isuru
Notes
Sarojini Wickramasinghe
520
Role(s)
Anuradha
Notes
Anuradha
539
Role(s)
Newatha Hamuwemu
Notes
Madhuka 'Madhu' Damayanthi
1983
552
Role(s)
Samuganimi Ma Semiyani
557
Role(s)
Thuththiri Mal
563
Role(s)
Loku Thaththa
567
Role(s)
Samanala Sihina
569
Role(s)
Muwan Palessa 3
1984
577
Role(s)
Welle Thanu Maliga
Notes
Isabella 'Isa'
589
Role(s)
Bambara Patikki
591
Role(s)
Kokila
Notes
Kokila
590
Role(s)
Hithawathiya
Notes
Mahesi Jayasekara
593
Role(s)
Sasara Chethana
Notes
also as producer.
594
Role(s)
Wadula
Notes
Ranmali
603
Role(s)
Sahodariyakage Kathawa
1986
636
Role(s)
Mal Warusa
Notes
Sarojini
644
Role(s)
Dewduwa
647
Role(s)
Puja
650
Role(s)
Awurudu Da
Notes
Nirupama
1987
662
Role(s)
Kele Kella
Notes
Uma 'Kala Kella'
670
Role(s)
Ahinsa
Notes
Saroja Madugalla
1988
675
Role(s)
Sandakada Pahana
Notes
Malathi 'Mali' Wijebandara
677
Role(s)
Angulimala
Notes
Aduruthumiya
678
Role(s)
Newa Gilunath Ban Choon
Notes
Deepa / Chapa
1989
690
Role(s)
Shakthiya Obai Amme
Notes
Nirmala 'Nimmie' Randeniya
693
Role(s)
Waradata Danduwama
696
Role(s)
Siri Medura
Notes
Nirmala Samarawickrama
1990
699
Role(s)
Jaya Shakthi
702
Role(s)
Weera Udara
713
Role(s)
Honda Honda Sellam
Notes
Sub Inspector Geeta Randeniya / Neeta
1991
718
Role(s)
Paradeese
724
Role(s)
Hithata Dukak Nathi Miniha
Notes
Nirmala
726
Role(s)
Raja Kello
Notes
Police officer
728
Role(s)
Madusamaya
Notes
Sarojani
737
Role(s)
Sthree
Notes
Magihami
738
Role(s)
Suwadena Suwandak
1992
751
Role(s)
Ahimi Dadaman
Notes
Rathi
756
Role(s)
Umayangana
Notes
Elizabeth
759
Role(s)
Ruamathiyay Neethiyay
Notes
Kanchana
763
Role(s)
Sathya
Notes
Sathya
1994
803
Role(s)
Sanda Madala
Notes
Ekanayake Mudiyanselage Sandalatha 'Sanda'
811
Role(s)
150 Mulleriyawa
Notes
Doctor Sujatha / Juliet 'Julie' Fonseka
1997
881
Role(s)
Apaye Thathpara 84000k
1998
901
Role(s)
Anthima Reya
Notes
Luxmi
2002
984
Role(s)
Punchi Suranganavi
Notes
Sinhala teacher
2003
1020
Role(s)
Vekande Walauwa
Notes
Sujatha
2004
1032
Role(s)
Aadaraneeya Wassanaya
2006
1064
Role(s)
Dedunu Wessa
1081
Role(s)
Ammawarune
Notes
Sumanawathi
2007
1090
Role(s)
Uppalawanna
Notes
Nayaka Meheniya
2008
1111
Role(s)
Aba
Notes
Bhadra Kachchayana
1114
Role(s)
Machan
Notes
Manoj's mother
2009
1128
Role(s)
Akasa Kusum
Notes
Sandhya Rani
1120
Role(s)
Dancing Star
Notes
herself. cameo appearance
2011
1166
Role(s)
Selvam
Notes
Madhuvani
2012
1180
Role(s)
Prathiroo
Notes
Leelawathi
2016
1265
Role(s)
Sarigama
Notes
Matron
2025
TBA
Notes
Muthuetaye Modayo †
TBA
Notes
Monara Vilak †
Year
No.
Film
Role
Notes
1968
182
Punchi Baba
Mala
1968
184
Abudasse kale
1968
196
Adarawanthayo
Sumana
1968
194
Dahasak Sithuvili
Lalith's sister
1969
204
Kawda Hari
Subha
1969
214
Prawesam Wanna
Geetha Basnayake
1969
215
Parawalalu
1970
223
Dan Mathakada
Sandya Amunugama
1970
224
Akkara Paha
Kumari
1971
241
Hathara Denama Surayo
Nilmini
1971
249
Maahene Ririyaka
Leela Livera
1971
242
Abirahasa
Lover
1971
247
Samanala Kumariyo
1972
250
Nidhanaya
Irene Abeynayake
1972
251
Sahanaya
Rupa
1972
266
Adare Hithenawa Dakkama
Deepa
1972
254
Edath Sooraya Adath Sooraya
Kanthi
1972
263
Me Dasa Kumatada
Mala
1973
269
Matara Achchi
Cyril's city co-worker
1973
271
Suhada Pathuma
Chamila
1973
272
Thushara
Thushara
1973
273
Sadahatama Oba Mage
1973
275
Hathdinnath Tharu
Pearli
1973
276
Hondama Welawa
1973
277
Sinawai Inawai
1973
279
Hondai Narakai
1973
280
Daahakin Ekek
Shyama Abeykoon
1973
281
Hondata Hondai
Chammi
1974
282
Ahas Gauwa
Post office co-worker
1974
285
Kasthuri Suwanda
Kanchana
1974
294
Susee
Susee
1974
299
Senakeliya
Tharangani
1975
311
Awa Soya Adare
Nilanthi
1975
313
Kohoma Kiyannada
Samanthi
1975
Sooraya Soorayamai
Nilanthi / Mango 'Nanda'
1975
327
Sadhana
1975
330
Sangeetha
Sangeetha / Geetha (two births)
1975
Nayana
1976
332
Pradeepaya Maa Wewa
1976
335
Kawuda Raja
Chintha
1976
Yar Aval
Tamil dubbed Sinhala Film
1976
336
Wasana
Sudarshi Rajadasa
1976
337
Ganga
1976
342
Diyamanthi
Chitra Saparamandu
1976
348
Unnath Dahai Malath Dahai
1976
351
Onna Mame Kella Panapi
1976
252
Saradiyelge Putha
Subha
1976
356
Adarei Man Adarei
1976
383
Zashis (Rahas Kumanthranaya)
· Filmography › Director and actor
1984
Sasara Chethana
Role(s)
Also as Producer
1987
Ahinsa
Role(s)
Also as Producer
1991
Sthree
1994
Sanda Madala
Role(s)
Also as Script writer
Year
Film
Note
1984
Sasara Chethana
Also as Producer
1987
Ahinsa
Also as Producer
1991
Sthree
1994
Sanda Madala
Also as Script writer
· Filmography › Director and actor
Preceded bySwarna Kahavita for Binaramalee
Preceded bySwarna Kahavita for Binaramalee
Awards
Preceded bySwarna Kahavita for Binaramalee
Awards
Sarasaviya Best Actress Award for Hingana Kolle 1980
Awards
Succeeded byVasanthi Chathurani for Ganga Addara
Preceded byVasanthi Chathurani for Ganga Addara
Preceded byVasanthi Chathurani for Ganga Addara
Awards
Preceded byVasanthi Chathurani for Ganga Addara
Awards
Sarasaviya Best Actress Award for Aradhana 1982
Awards
Succeeded by for
Preceded by for
Preceded by for
Awards
Preceded by for
Awards
Most Popular Actress Award for 1980
Awards
Succeeded by for
Preceded by for
Preceded by for
Awards
Preceded by for
Awards
Most Popular Actress Award for 1981
Awards
Succeeded by for
Awards
Preceded bySwarna Kahavita for Binaramalee
Sarasaviya Best Actress Award for Hingana Kolle 1980
Succeeded byVasanthi Chathurani for Ganga Addara
Preceded byVasanthi Chathurani for Ganga Addara
Sarasaviya Best Actress Award for Aradhana 1982
Succeeded by for
Preceded by for
Most Popular Actress Award for 1980
Succeeded by for
Preceded by for
Most Popular Actress Award for 1981
Succeeded by for

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