Gonakumbura Pangukarage Shalani Tharaka Wijayabandara, who popularly known as Shalani Tharaka, is a Sri Lankan actress and model. She was born on November 15, 1990 in Balangoda, Sri Lanka.

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. Apart from acting, she is also a dancer, lyricist and author.

In 2007, when she was seventeen years old, she won the beauty pageant Sirasa Kumariya organized by Sirasa TV which brought her into mainstream popularity. Her maiden acting came through the television serial Poojasanaya directed by Sherly P. Delankawala.

Her co-star in Poojasanaya was Suraj Mapa. Later she acted in many television serials in several genre such as Isuru Bawana, Hansi, Giridevi, Api Api Wage, Ganga Addara and Sanda Sanda Wage which gained popularity.

Apart from teledramas she has also contributed in the TV commercials for Hero Honda, Raino and Janet. She has also played parts in music videos such as Oya Dese by Prinyan, Mata Oya by D n S, Wasthuwe by Shafee ft. Delon.

In 2012, Tharaka made her maiden cinema appearance in the movie Selvam. She played the role of “Medhavi”. Later she appeared in lead role in the horror film Spandana. She also contested in the second season of Sirasa Dancing Stars as well as Hiru Super Dancer.

On 19 September 2020, she was awarded both Best teledrama actress and Most popular teledrama actress at 16th Raigam Tele’es ceremony.

It was the first time in 24 years where one actress won both awards at the same time. In 2021, she appeared in the Raffealla Fernando Celebrity Calendar along with many other Sri Lankan celebrities.

Shalani Tharaka Biography, Age, Family, Husband, Education, Height, Movie List, Net Worth

Age

Shalani Tharaka was born on November 15, 1990 in Balangoda, Sri Lanka. Her age is 32 Years old.

Education

Shalani had her primary education at St. Agnes Convent, Balangoda. After her primary education she moved to her mother’s hometown Negombo and had her secondary education there onwards at Newstead Girls College where she studied western and Kandyan dancing styles.

Family

Shalani Tharaka father is Susantha Wijayabandara and mother Suraji Fernando is a beautician by profession.

Shalani Tharaka Husband

She is currently single. She is not dating anyone.

Shalani Tharaka Movie List

Net Worth

Shalani Tharaka estimated net worth is USD $5 Million Approx.

Social Media Handles

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