Here is the list of some of the most beautiful Sri Lankan actresses. Some of them are also talented model, singer, dancer, former beauty queen titleholder, director, producer, writer, successful entrepreneur and more. Some of them are also having different blood descent like Australian, Canadian, Malaysian, Indian, and New Zealand. See the list below in no particular order or ranking.


LIST: 40+ Most Beautiful Sri Lankan Actresses


1. Anarkali Akarsha (අනර්කලී ආකර්ෂා) is a Sri Lankan film actress, model, singer, TV host and a politician. She was crowned Miss Sri Lanka 2004 and represented Sri Lanka at the Miss World 2004 beauty pageant. She has worked as a brand ambassador & a fundraiser. She attended Colombo International School.
Born: 12 July 1987, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Spouse: Dishan Jayasinghe
Education: Colombo International School
Award: Sarasaviya Most Popular Actress Award
Movies: Pissu Trible (2003), Hiripoda Wassa (2006), Anjalika (2006), Ethumai Methumai (2011)

2. Aruni Rajapaksha (අරුණි රාජපක්ෂ) is a Sri Lankan beauty queen, film actress, TV presenter and a ramp model. She is the recipient of numerous accolades from beauty pageants, cinema and fashion industry. Her films were among the highest grossed movies of all time.
Born: 5 January 1984, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Height: 1.7 m
Spouse: nalin Samarawicrama (m. 2015)
Award: Miss Universe Sri Lanka
Movies: Super Six (2012), Adaraneeya Kathawak (2016), Paththini (2016), Address Na (2015)


3. Chathurika Jayamani Peiris (චතුරිකා පීරිස්) is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television. She is best known for the roles in television serials Sepalika, Swayanjatha and Hiru Thanivela. Wikipedia
Born: 2 January 1980, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Spouse: Roshan Pilapitiya (m. 2001–2013)
Awards: Best Actress
Parents: Jayantha Peiris
Siblings: Poornima Pieris
Movies: Aadaraneeya Wassaanaya (2004), Nil Diya Yahana (2008), Hiripoda Wassa (2006), Sinasuna Adaren (2009)

4. Chulakshi Saubhaya Ranathunga (චූලක්ෂි සෞභයා රණතුංග) is a Sri Lankan actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder. she was the winner of the Miss Sri Lanka title in 2014. She represented Sri Lanka in the Miss World 2014 pageant held on 14 December 2014 at the ExCeL London. Wikipedia
Born: 11 February 1989, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Height: 1.73 m
Award: Miss World Sri Lanka
Education: Maliyadeva Girls' College
Movies: Dedunu Akase (2017), Vijayaba Kollaya (2019), Nilanjana (2017), Midunu Vishwaya

5. Dilhani Ashokamala Ekanayake (දිල්හානි අශෝකමල ඒකනායක) is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. One of the most popular film actresses in Sinhala cinema, Ekanayake has won several awards as the most popular actress in multiple times. 
Born: 20 January 1973, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Spouse: Priyankara Perera
Education: St.Clare's Balika Maha Vidyalaya
Children: Pasindu Perera
Awards: Sarasaviya Best Actress Award, Sarasaviya Most Popular Actress Award
Movies: Sulanga (2005), Flowers of the Sky (2008), Me Mage Sandai (2000), Sewwandi (2006)

6. Baminnahennadige Dinakshie Priyasad (බාමින්නහන්නඩිගේ දිනක්ෂි ප්‍රියසාද්) is a Sri Lankan actress and TV Presenter. Priyasad made her acting debut at the age of two in film "Apaye Thathpara 84,000" directed by Dinesh Priyasad, her father.
Born: 18 March 1990, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Height: 1.63 m
Spouse: Saranga Disasekara (m. 2020)
Siblings: Shanudrie Priyasad, Sheshadri Priyasad
Parents: Shirani Priyasad, Dinesh Priyasad
Movies and TV shows: Me Wage Adarayak (2015), Zoom (2016), Suparna (2019), Double Trouble (2013)

7. Dulani Anuradha (දුලානි අනුරාධ) is a Sri Lankan Sinhaleese film actress and a dancer by profession. She is best known for the roles in films, Aba, Vijaya Kuweni and Ahelepola Kumarihami. 
Height: 1.65 m
Movies: Sangili (2019), Aba (2008), Vijaya Kuweni (2012), Parawarthana (2014)

8. Gamya Wijayadasa (ගමියා විජයදාස) is a Sri Lankan film Actress and beauty pageant titleholder who won Derana Veet Miss Sri Lanka 2009 and represented Sri Lanka in Miss World 2009 on December 12, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Born: 30 June 1986, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Height: 1.7 m
Education: Musaeus College
Movies: Aalaap (2012), U Turn (2019), 1970 Love Story

9. Wakunugoda Gayathri Irosha Dias, popularly as Gayathri Dias (ගයාත‍්‍රි ඩයස්), is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television. Apart from acting, she is also a beauty queen, a presenter, a beautician and a entrepreneur. 
Born: Matara, Sri Lanka
Spouse: Channa Perera (1996)
Children: Malsha Perera, Duwasha Perera
Education: Methodist College, Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya
Movies: Jaya Sri Amathithuma (2019), Sinhaya (2016), Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe (2010), Seya (2018)

10. Gayesha Perera (ගයේෂා පෙරේරා) is a Sri Lankan film and Teledrama actress, model and a TV presenter. She is the title holder of Miss Sri Lanka for Miss International 2006 beauty pageant.
Born: 24 October 1987, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Height: 1.7 m
Spouse: Hasanjith Chathuranga KuruppuArachchi
Award: Miss Universe Sri Lanka
Movies and TV shows: Flying Fish (2011), Bonda Meedum (2010 – 2011), Bonikka (2015), Parachute

11. Himali Sayurangi Ranaweera (හිමාලි සයුරංගි), is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. She is best known for the role as Udeni in popular television serial Deveni Inima. She started her artistic career as a presenter and later joined the film industry. She has also excelled in dance and singing.
Education: Anula Vidyalaya - Nugegoda
Height: 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Award: Sumathi Best Upcoming Teledrama Actress Award
TV shows: Deveni Inima, Minigandela
Movies: Kanyavi (2009), Tsunami (2020), Sikuru Hathe (2007), One Upon a Time (2009)

12. Himali Siriwardena (හිමාලි සිරිවර්ධන) is a Sri Lankan film and teledrama actress and a dancer by profession.
Born: Sri Lanka
Height: 1.65 m
Movies: Puthandiya (2016), Ranja (2014), Raja Horu (2013), Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe (2010)

13. Jacqueline Fernandez (ජැකලින් ෆර්නැන්ඩස්) is a Sri Lankan actress, former model, and the winner of the Miss Universe Sri Lanka pageant of 2006 who predominantly works in Hindi films. In 2009, she debuted in Bollywood with the movie Aladin and since then has established a career in the industry. Her father, Elroy Fernandez, is a Sri Lankan Burgher, and her mother, Kim, is of Malaysian and Canadian descent
Born: 11 August 1985, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Height: 1.63 m
Nickname: Radio Bahrain
Parents: Elroy Fernandez, Kim Fernandez
Movies: Kick (2014), Judwaa 2 (2017), Race 3 (2018), Aladin (2009)

14. Kanchana Mendis (කාංචනා මෙන්ඩිස්) is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. She is best known for the roles in movies Rajaya Sewaya Pinisai, Rosa Wasanthe and television serials Damini and Sakman Maluwa.
Born: 24 June 1980, Negombo, Sri Lanka
Spouse: Roshan Ranawaka
Awards: Best Actress; Most Popular Actress
TV shows: Sihina Wasanthayak, Mahathala Hatana, Sihina Wasanthayak Tele Drama
Movies: Heart FM (2008), Rajya Sevaya Pinisai (2000), Sinhawalokanaya (2011), Rosa Wasanthe (2001)

15. Kavitha Anandasivam (කවිතා ආනන්දසිවම්) is a Sri Lankan Australian actress, known for starring in SBS's 2019 mini-series, The Hunting. In 2019, the Casting Guild of Australia named her among their 10 "Rising Stars" to watch. She will appear in 2020's Aftertaste. She has lived in Singapore before settling in Adelaide.
Born: 3 July 2002, Colombo, Sri Lanka
TV shows: The Hunting

16. Mathumila, also written as Madhumila, is a Sri Lankan born, Indian Tamil actress, TV anchor and model. She started her career as an anchor in 2012 on Makkal TV. She made her acting debut in the Tamil television serial Office.
Born: 23 May 1988, Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Other name: Mathumila, Lakshmi
Movies and TV shows: Office (2013 – 2015), Senjittale En Kadhala (2017), Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2016), Thayumanavan (2013 – 2014)

17. Hatharasinghege Michelle Dilhara (මිෂෙල් දිල්හාරා) is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television. One of the most popular television actresses in Sri Lanka, Dilhara is best known for the role "Podi Patharakari" in the popular television serial Salsapuna and the role "Ayoma" in the serial Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin.
Born: 1 May 1996, Ragama, Sri Lanka
Height: 1.65 m
Education: Newstead Girls’ College
Books: Social Invisibility Is Not a Fiction It Exists
Awards: Raigam Tele'es Most Popular Actress Award, Raigam Tele'es Best Upcoming Teledrama Actress Award
Movies and TV shows: Salsapuna, Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin, Emy (2019), Thuththiri

18. Miyasi Sandeepani Kristhombu (මියාසි සන්දීපානි), popularly as Miyasi Sandeepani, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television as well as a model. She is best known for the her role "Meenakshi" in television serial Raavana 2.
Born: 25 February 1994, Weligama, Sri Lanka
Education: Hillwood College.

19. Muthu Tharanga Sri Nilupuli Peiris (මුතු තාරංග) is a Sri Lankan film actress fashion model and teledrama actress.
Born: Kadawatha, Sri Lanka
Parents: Rita Juliet Peiris, M.D.B Peiris

20. Nayanathara Wickramaarachchi (නයනතාරා වික්‍රමආරච්චි) is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, television and theatre. One of the most popular television actresses in Sri Lanka, she is a recipient of most popular actress in three consecutive years at Raigam Tele'es and SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards.
Born: 22 January 1998, Sri Lanka
Awards: Most Popular Teledrama Actress; Best Upcoming Film Actress
Movies and TV shows: Deveni Inima, Eka Dawasaka Api, Cinema
Education: Madduma Bandara Maha Vidyalaya, Sandalankawa Central College

21. Kumarasinghe Arachchige Dona Chrihashni Nehara Canishia Pieris (නෙහාරා පීරිස්), popularly as Nehara Peiris Rajapakse, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television. Particularly active in television, she is also a singer, dancer and a TV host.
Born: 21 December 1988, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Parents: Curtis Pieris, Nishanthi Pieris
Education: St. Lawrence's School
Award: Raigam Tele'es Most Popular Actress Award
Movies: It's a Matter of Love (2011), Puthandiya (2016)

22. Nethmi Roshel Rogers (නෙත්මි රොෂෙල් රොජර්ස්) is a Sri Lankan actress.
Born: November 6, 1998
Alma mater: University of Sri Jayewardenepura
TV show: Ravana, Second Innings

23. Thennakoon Pathiranalage Nilmini (නිල්මිනි ටෙනකුන්), popularly as Nilmini Thennakoon, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television. Highly versatile actress particularly active in television, she is a recipient of Best Actress award multiple times in many local award festivals.
Born: 23 January 1965, Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Spouse: Madhumadhawa Aravinda (1996)
Education: Princess of Wales' College
Awards: Best Actress Most Popular Actress Best Supporting Actress
Children: Swetha Mandakini
Movies and TV shows: Doo Daruwo (1990 – 1995), Bandhanaya (2017), Hero Nero (2016), Le Kiri Kandulu (2003)

24. Nilukshi Fernando (නිලක්ෂි ප්‍රනාන්දු) is a Sri Lankan teledrama actress. She made her debut as a teenager in Vasanthi Chathurani's Sadgunakaraya in 2007. She was crowned most upcoming actress for her performance in this teledrama, at the Rajya Sammana Ulela that year.
Born: 19 April 1984, Colombo, Sri Lanka

25. Nimmi Harasgama (නිම්මි හරස්ගම) is an actress, writer, and producer. She made her screen-debut through the English movie Mother Teresa in 1997 by portraying a supporting character.
Born: Sri Lanka
Awards: Vishva Keerthi Award (2004);
Education: The Peterborough School, New York Film Academy | Battery Place, New York, Goldsmiths, University of London
Movies and TV shows: August Sun (2003), Flowers of the Sky (2008), Nisala Gira (2007), Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor (1997)

26. Niranjani Shanmugaraja also known as Niranjani Shanmugarajah (නිරංජනී ෂන්මුගරාජා), is a Sri Lankan award-winning actress in Sri Lanka cinema. She also works as a television host in Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation.
Award: Hiru Golden Film Awards
Movies: Tsunami (2020), Girivassipura (2018), Him, Here After (2012), Komaali Kings (2018)

27. Rashmi Paboda Sandeepani (පබොඩ සන්දීපානි), is a Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television actress. 
Born: 16 January 1982, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Spouse: Sidath Harindra (m. 2012)
Other name: Rasi Paba Sandeepani
Parents: Geetha Kanthi Jayakodi, Geetha Kanthi Jayakody
Movies: Gindari (2015), Bahubuthayo (2002), Gindari 2, Super Six (2012)

28. Piumi Hansamali (පියුමි හන්සමාලි) is an actress and TV preseter.
Born: 22 November 1992, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Movies: Wassanaye Sanda (2018), Raigamayai Gampalayai (2018), Lucknow

29. Pooja Gauthami Umashankar (පූජා උමාශංකර්) mononymously known as Pooja, is an Indian-Sri Lankan actress, who has primarily appeared in Tamil films as well as Sinhala, Malayalam.
Born: 25 June 1981, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Height: 1.6 m
Spouse: Prashan David Vedhakan (m. 2016)
Parents: Uma Shankar, Sandhya
TV shows: Daskon
Movies: Vidiyum Munn (2013), Naan Kadavul (2009), Attagasam (2004), Pattiyal (2006)

30. Sabina Jeyasingham (සබී ජේ), known professionally as Sabby Jey, is a New Zealand, Sri Lankan Tamil actress and model.She is best known for her work in Tamil cinema and in 2018 debuted Karthikeyanum Kaanamal Pona Kadhileyumin. 
Born: 17 November 1993, Auckland, New Zealand
TV shows: 23 & Me

31. Sachini Ayendra Stanley (සචිනි අයේන්ද්‍රා ස්ටැන්ලි) is a Sri Lankan film actress currently working in the Sinhala film industry. She won Miss Sri Lanka in 2003 and represented Sri Lanka at the 53rd Miss World Pageant in Sanya, China.
Born: 8 April 1982, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Spouse: Ishanga Maheepala (m. 2009)
Education: Hillwood College.
Other name: Sachini Ayendra
TV shows: Sihina Wasanthayak, Ran Samanalayo
Movies: Aadaraneeya Wassaanaya (2004), Sankara (2007), Heart FM (2008), Angara Dangara (2011)

32. Sajana Wanigasuriya (සජනා වනිගසූරිය) is an actress.
Born: February 14, 1992, Colombo
Height: 1.65 m
Movie: Kandulaka Apeksha (2014)

33. Wanniarachchige Samanalee Fonseka (සමනලී ෆොන්සේකා) is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television. Apart from acting, she is also a social activist who stands against racism, gender inequality and more social issues in Sri Lanka.
Born: 23 November 1981
Spouse: Indrachapa Liyanage
Parent: Ananda Fonseka (father)
TV shows: Thaththa, Kalu Sewanella
Education: Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya, University of Colombo
Movies: Premaya Nam (2015), Avilenasului (2020), Soosthi (2020), Burning Birds (2016)

34. Sandani Fernando (සඳනි ප්‍රනාන්දු) is an actress.
Education: Negombo South International School - Nittambuwa
TV shows: Thuththiri

35. Gonakumbura Pangukarage Shalani Tharaka Wijayabandara (ශලනි තාරකා) popularly known as Shalani Tharaka, is a Sri Lankan actress and model. One of the most popular television actresses in Sri Lanka, Tharaka holds the title for the Sri Lankan beauty pageant Sirasa Kumariya which she won in 2007.
Born: 15 November 1990, Balangoda, Sri Lanka
Height: 1.61 m
Education: Newstead Girls’ College
Parents: Suraji Fernando, Susantha Wijayabandara
Movies and TV shows: Haara Kotiya (2017 – 2019), Spandana (2015), Nela (2018), Selvam (2011)

36. Baminnahennadige Shanudrie Priyasad (ශනුද්‍රි ප්‍රියසාද්) is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television as well as a model, dancer and singer.
Born: 8 September 1997, Homagama, Sri Lanka
Education: Royal Institute Colombo
Siblings: Dinakshie Priyasad, Sheshadri Priyasad
Parents: Shirani Priyasad, Dinesh Priyasad
Art directed: Double Trouble
Movies and TV shows: Deveni Inima (Since 2017), Angara Dangara (2011), Onna Babo (2002), Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe (2010)

37. Shehani Kahandawala (ෂෙහානි කහඳවල) is an actress in Sri Lankan television as well as a television host, singer and model. Started as a child television presenter, she later became one of the popular actresses in the television with the serials Sujatha, Sanda Pini Wassa and Sihini. 
Born: 24 February 1995, Colombo, Sri Lanka

38. Baminnahennadige Sheshadrie Priyasad (ශේෂාද්‍රී ප්‍රියසාද්) is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and a television presenter.
Born: 2 December 1991, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Height: 1.57 m
Spouse: Sampath De Silva (m. 2013)
Siblings: Shanudrie Priyasad, Dinakshie Priyasad
Parents: Shirani Priyasad, Dinesh Priyasad
Movies: Zoom (2016), Double Trouble (2013), Senasuru Maruwa (2012), Challenges (2011)

39. Thisuri Yuwanika Madduma Liyanage (තිසුරි යුවනිකා) popularly as Thisuri Yuwanika, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Started as a child artist in 1994, Yuwanika has been awarded Best Upcoming Teledrama Actress and Best Actress in multiple times in several award festivals.
Born: 6 March 1991, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka
Awards: Best Upcoming Actress (2013); Best Actress (2014); Best Actress (2015)
Spouse: Suraj Wijesinghe (m. 2018)
Education: Anula Vidyalaya - Nugegoda
Parents: Susantha Chandramali, Kumaru Liyanage
Movies and TV shows: Dharmayuddhaya (2017), Udugan Yamaya (2006), Spandana (2015), Daruwane (2012)

40. K. P. Shashika Udari Perera (උදාරි පෙරේරා) popularly as Udari Perera, is a Sri Lankan film actress and model. In 2016, she participated in the national Mrs. Universe pageant and won the title Mrs. Sri Lanka. 
Born: 23 April 1984, Wattala, Sri Lanka
Spouse: Prasad Ranasinghe
Awards: Mrs. Sri Lanka (2016)
Education: St. Anne's Convent - Wattala
Siblings: Shehani Perera
Movies: Pravegaya (2015), Bimba Devi alias Yashodhara (2018), Seya (2018)

41. Udari Chamika Warnakulasooriya (උදාරි වර්ණකුලසූරිය) is a Sri Lankan actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television. She is best known for the roles in television serials such as Bonda Meedum and Pini.
Born: 22 March 1988, Negombo, Sri Lanka
Spouse: Sujith Indeewara Wijeratne
Awards: Popular Actress; Mrs Sri lanka 2015
Parents: Chitra Pushpakanthi, Greshan Fernando
Children: Shenarya Umeily
Movies and TV shows: Bonda Meedum (2010 – 2011), Paya Enna Hiru Se (2009), Adaraneeya Kathawak (2016), Porisadaya (2018)

42. Umali Thilakarathna is a popular Sri Lankan cinema, teledrama and stage actress. She was awarded the best actress in 2017 for her role in "Boheemiyanuwa" in both Sumathi Tele Awards and Raigam Tele Awards. Umali was married to Sri Lankan actor Saranga Disasekara, They divorced in 2016.
Born: Sri Lanka
Parents: Disna Thilakarathne
Spouse: Saranga Disasekara (m. 2014–2018)
Record label: Music Plus Records
Albums: Nino Live (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Movies: Nino Live (2011), Rookada Panchi (2020), Rosa Wasanthe (2001), A Level (2017)

43. Umayangana Wickramasinghe (උමයංගනා වික්‍රමසිංහ) is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television as well as a television host. She is best known for the role in television serials Ithin Ita Passe and Jeewithe Lassanai. 
Born: 24 October 1980, Colombo 08, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Awards: Most Popular Actress
Education: St. Paul's Girls' School, Milagiriya
Parents: Sunil Wickramasinghe, Anula Kanthi Kumari
Movies and TV shows: Piyavi, Tawume Iskole (2018), Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin, The Newspaper (2020)

44. Upeksha Swarnamali (උපේක්ෂා ස්වර්ණමාලි) popularly known as Paba, is a Sri Lankan actress and a former member of the Sri Lanka Parliament. She gained popularity for her role on the television series "Paba" broadcast on Independent Television Network.
Born: 26 June 1984, Kuwait
Parents: Nirmalee de Silva
Party: United National Party
Education: India International School
Spouse: Samantha Perera (m. 2016), Mahesh Chaminda Walawgamage (m. 2009–2013)
Movies: Cindrella (2016), Bomba Saha Rosa (2013), Maanaya (2019), Flowers of the Sky (2008)

45. Vinu Udani Siriwardana (විනු උදානි සිරිවර්ධන) is a Sri Lankan actress, model and TV presenter. In 2012 she participated in the "Derana Veet Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2012" pageant and succeeded in becoming the joint winner for the title 'Derana Veet Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2012' with Sumudu Prasadini. 
Born: 10 March 1992, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Height: 1.65 m
Education: Anula Vidyalaya - Nugegoda
Siblings: Ruve Lavanya Siriwardana, Sanu Dasith Siriwardana
Parents: Mithila Priyanthi Siriwardena, Palitha Siriwardena
Movies: Goree (2019), Yama Raja Siri (2018)

46. Yashoda Wimaladharma (යශෝධා විමලධර්ම) is a Sri Lankan actress in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. 
Born: 28 October 1970, Sri Lanka
Education: St. Paul's Girls' School, Milagiriya
Siblings: Thusitha Wimaladharma
Parents: Mallika Wimaladharma, R. L. Wimaladharma
TV shows: Doo Daruwo, Thanamalvila Kollek
Movies: Butterfly Symphony (2013), The Tree Goddess (2017), Agnidahaya (2002), Anantha Rathriya (1996)

47. Yureni Noshika (යුරේනි නොෂිකා) is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema and television as well as a singer and media personality. Noshika began her career winning the Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World contest and went on to commercials before making it in the television and movie industries.
Born: 1987, Sri Lanka
Height: 1.65 m
Education: Methodist College
Movies and TV shows: Koombiyo (2017 – 2018), Kindurangana (2007 – 2009), Rush (2019), Nino Live (2011)