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Latha Walpola (Matharage Rita Genevieve Fernando) was born on 11 November, 1934 in Galkissa, Sri Lanka., is an A 20th-century sri lankan women singer. Discover Latha Walpola's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?
| Popular As |
Matharage Rita Genevieve Fernando |
| Occupation |
Play-Back Singer |
| Age |
89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
11 November 1934 |
| Birthday |
11 November |
| Birthplace |
Galkissa, Sri Lanka. |
| Nationality |
Sri Lanka
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Latha Walpola Height, Weight & Measurements
At 89 years old, Latha Walpola height not available right now. We will update Latha Walpola's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Latha Walpola's Husband?
Her husband is Dharmadasa Walpola
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Dharmadasa Walpola |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Amith, Dhammika, Chaminda, Suneth, Sumith. |
Latha Walpola Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Latha Walpola worth at the age of 89 years old? Latha Walpola’s income source is mostly from being a successful Singer. She is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Latha Walpola's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Singer |
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Timeline
Deshamanya Matharage Rita Genevieve Fernando, better known by her stage name Latha Walpola (ලතා වල්පොල), is a Sri Lankan singer.
Her fans refer to her as "The Nightingale of Sri Lanka"
Walpola was born on 11 November 1934 in Mount-Lavinia to Joseph Fernando and Elizabeth Muriel.
She was one of five children.
Her mother, a teacher, encouraged her to become a singer.
Walpola received her primary education at St. Anthony College in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia, where she led a church choir.
Latha Walpola was a member at 12 years old of Radio Ceylon's Choir in 1946.
C.A. Fonseka, a family friend and radio dramatist, brought her to Radio Ceylon to perform in his Sarala Gee programme with his son C.D. Fonseka.
In 1947, Walpola sang her first solo song, "Kandulu Denethe Vehena", which had lyrics by Sarath Wimalaweera and music composed by Vincent de Alwis, the resident violinist at Radio Ceylon.
She then began to sing under the direction of Mohammed Gauss, P.L.A. Somapala, and B.S. Perera.
By 1950, she was well-known in the country, covering the songs "Sukomala Banda Lelawa", "Dunhinda Helena", and "Diyaluma Helena", originally sung by Chitral Somapala.
Walpola has recorded for both the Columbia and HMV record labels.
"Malbara Himidiriye Pipune Esala Araliya Mala", sung with C. T. Fernando, is one of her most popular songs.
At the age of 86, she sang a song with music by Sarath de Alvis and lyrics by Jude Prasanna.
In 1952, she was a playback singer for the film Eda Rae, released in 1953, and in three films with Dharmadasa Walpola during the same year.
Walpola contributed to nearly 600 films during her career.
A ceremonial wedding was held at Sirikotha, Kollupitiya.
The couple has four sons and one daughter.
Walpola won the Kala Suri award from the Sri Lankan government in 2005.
In 2017, she was awarded the second highest civil award, Deshamanya, by the government.
She has won the Sarasaviya Award, presented to individuals involved with the cinema of Sri Lanka, four times.
In 2021, she received a lifetime achievement award during a ceremony held for 21 artists who made contributions to Sinhala cinema in its early decades.
In 2022, she received a lifetime achievement award at the Ceylon International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, California; the awards ceremony was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka in February 2023.
17.Lifetime achievement award, Ceylon International Film Festival 2022
