About Denawaka Hamine
Lived 1906 – 2002 (aged 96). Denawaka Hamine was a Sri Lankan actor and actress.
Kala Suri Donna Mariah Denawaka (20 February 1906 – 9 December 2002 as දෙනවක හාමිනේ), popularly known as Denawaka Hamine, was an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television. Known as "The grand old lady" of Sinhala cinema, she appeared more than 300 films and teledramas in a career spanned more than four decades.
Personal life Denawaka Hamine was born 20 February 1906 in Kimbulgoda, Gampaha. After completing education from kimbulgoda Vidyalaya, she became a teacher at the school.
Hamine's debut film role was in the film adaption of Sama (1965) by GDL reprising the role she had popularized in the play.
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Who was Denawaka Hamine?
Sri Lankan actress (1906-2002)
When was Denawaka Hamine born?
Denawaka Hamine was born on 20 February 1906 in Gampaha, Sri Lanka.
When did Denawaka Hamine die?
Denawaka Hamine died on 9 December 2002 in Sri Lanka.
What was Denawaka Hamine's occupation?
Denawaka Hamine was an actor and actress.
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Denawaka Hamine was Sri Lankan.
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