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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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Who Is Latha Walpola's Husband?

Her husband is Dharmadasa Walpola

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Husband Dharmadasa Walpola
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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
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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"

1934

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.

1946

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.

1947

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.

1950

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.

Many of her most popular songs were composed by Premasiri Khemadasa.

At the age of 86, she sang a song with music by Sarath de Alvis and lyrics by Jude Prasanna.

1952

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.

1959

She married Dharmadasa Walpola in 1959, becoming known as Latha Walpola.

A ceremonial wedding was held at Sirikotha, Kollupitiya.

The couple has four sons and one daughter.

2005

Walpola won the Kala Suri award from the Sri Lankan government in 2005.

2017

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.

Other awards include:

17.Lifetime achievement award, Ceylon International Film Festival 2022