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Damayanthi Fonseka (Wanniarachchige Damayanthi Priyalatha Fonseka) was born on 25 August, 1960 in Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan actress. Discover Damayanthi Fonseka'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 63 years old?

Popular As Wanniarachchige Damayanthi Priyalatha Fonseka
Occupation Actress, Producer
Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 25 August, 1960
Birthday 25 August
Birthplace Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Nationality Sri Lankan

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Who Is Damayanthi Fonseka's Husband?

Her husband is Prasanna Vithanage (m. 1991)

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Parents Gilbert Fonseka (father)Seelwathie Fonseka (mother)
Husband Prasanna Vithanage (m. 1991)
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Damayanthi Fonseka Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Damayanthi Fonseka worth at the age of 63 years old? Damayanthi Fonseka’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Sri Lankan. We have estimated Damayanthi Fonseka's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actress

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1960

Wanniarachchige Damayanthi Priyalatha Fonseka (born 25 August 1960 as දමයන්ති ෆොන්සේකා) [Sinhala]), popularly as Damayanthi Fonseka, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television as well as a director and producer.

She was born on 25 August 1960 in Kelaniya in a family with 11 siblings.

Her father Gilbert Fonseka worked at a Government Press.

Her mother Seelwathie Fonseka from Peliyagoda, Kelaniya and was a housewife.

She got a government teaching appointment to Habarana.

But she refused to move far from home.

She married popular filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage.

She got two natural abortions and hence no any children.

Three of her sisters - Malini, Sriyani, Rasadari and two brothers - Dayananda and Ananda are entered to cinema.

1963

Her elder sister Malini Fonseka is considered as the Queen of Sinhala cinema, where she has acted many critically acclaimed films since 1963.

Malini is also a recipient of Best Actress award in all local award festivals.

1972

However her first screened film was Edath Suraya Adath Suraya in 1972.

Since then she acted in many supportive roles in commercially successful films such as Umayangana, Dolosmahe Pahana, Angulimala, Shakthiya Obai Amme and Prathiroo.

She has produced two films, Purahanda Kaluwara and Anantha Rathriya which were directed by her husband, Prasanna Vithanage.

Then she produced the film Guru Geetha directed by Upali Gamlath.

She also helped support the production side of Vithange's newest film Ae.

1976

Her maiden cinematic appearance came through 1976 film Madol Duwa directed by Lester James Peries under the influence by elder sister Malini.

1993

She won a Jury award for the acting in stage play Avi and then received a Special Merit award for the film Umayangana in 1993 Sarasaviya Film Festival.

Her maiden theater production came through Ape Aeththo.

2011

Malini is married to fellow popular actor Lucky Dias and divorced in 2011.

Damayanthi is also the aunt of popular actresses Samanalee Fonseka and Senali Fonseka as well as sister-in-law of Karunarathna Hangawaththa.

Her nephew Ashan is also an actor.

Her grand daughter Kushenya Sayumi entered cinema with the film Rookada Panchi.

She is the daughter of Samanalee's brother Asanga Fonseka and Imalka Samaraweera.

Sister Sriyani has acted in popular films such as Lokuma Hinawa, Hondai Narakai, Thilaka Saha Thilakaa, Niwena Ginna and Selinage Walawwa.

Rasadari Fonseka has acted in films such as Situ Kumariyo and Athin Athata.

Rasadari is married to fellow actor Karunarathna Hangawaththa.

2012

Damayanthi's elder brother Dayananda died in 2012.

Ananda Fonseka started acting with Thilaka Saha Thilakaa and continued to act in some films such as Eya Dan Loku Lamayek, Wasanthaye Dawasak, Anupama, Bamba Ketu Hati and Sasara Chethana.

He also directed the film Umayangana.

His daughter Samanalee is a popular film and television actress.

She acted in critically acclaimed films such as Motor Bicycle, Davena Wihagun and Premaya Nam.

Her brother Upali Fonseka's daughter Senali Fonseka started career with blockbuster hit Siri Parakum and then took part in the film Vijayaba Kollaya as well as popular television serials Haara Kotiya and Nadagamkarayo.

Apart from Samanalee and Senali, five other daughters also entered drama - Shivanya, Ruwani, Tharindi, Manori and Sanduni.

She started acting at the age of 10 while attending school as a child artist.

She acted in the short film Piyek Saha Minisek by I.M. Hewawasam.

2013

In 2013, Damayanthi established a drama school.

She has acted in many stage plays and television serials.

She played a villain role in the television serial Hopalu Arana and won the award.

2017

In 2017, she directed the tele serial Rankiri Amma where her sister Malini acted in main role.