Kala Bhushana Susila Kuragama (සුසිලා කූරගම, [Sinhala]; 14 October 1943 – 1 February 2016), was an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. She became very popular with the role "Ensina" she played in the television serial Kopi Kade.
Personal life She was born on 14 October 1943 in Thimbirigasyaya, Narahenpita, Colombo. She completed education from Sri Parakramabahu College, Narahenpita.
She was married to M. P. Gunathilake, a retired police constable. The couple has 4 children.
She had been seriously ill for some time and had been receiving treatment at the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital since 22 January 2016. Kuragama died on 1 February 2016 at the age of 72 while receiving treatment at Sri Jayewardenepura General Hospital. The funeral took place on 3 February 2016 at the Colombo cemetery.
Career She started acting at the age of 7 in several Nadagam and Noorthi dramas. She made first stage drama appearance with the play Sakkara Wattan produced by GDL Perera. Then she acted in the stage dramas Natabun, Manape, Avanhala, Elara Dutugemunu, Hemamali and Saradiel.
Kuragama made her maiden cinema appearance with the 1978 film Deepanjali directed by Dharma Sri Caldera. Since then, she has acted in many comedic supportive roles in the commercial films such as Muwan Pelessa, Ajasaththa, Gimhane Gee Nade, Vijay Saja Ajay, Naralowa Holman and Juriya Mamai. She has been involved in theater, drama, theater and film production, acting and drama. She produced the stage plays Sarapinage Walawwa, Silin Bilin, Sathmuthu, Diyasena, Upadinna Sakunthala and Rodi Kella.
In 1981, Kuragama was selected to the television serial Kopi Kade by Thevis Guruge. Her role as "Ensina" became highly popularized among the public and she was usually known by his character name rather than real name. She appeared in the series from the beginning which first aired on 1 April 1987.
She sang duet songs with fellow actor Chandrasiri Kodithuwakku such as Lanka Lanka, Oba Dakkoth Hari, Lassana Sande and Esuru Kala Kalaye. She also held the one-man concert "Ensinage Sapirina".
Filmography
Year Film Role Ref. 1978 Deepanjali 1979 Muwan Palessa Vadhi dance watcher 1979 Visihathara Peya 1980 Raktha 1981 Ajasaththa 1986 Gimhane Gee Nade Agnes 1987 Hitha Honda Chandiya 1988 Ko Hathuro 1990 Madhu Sihina 1990 Chandi Raja 1990 Hitha Honda Puthek 1991 Suwandena Suwandak 1992 Ranabime Veeraya 1992 Salli Thibunata Madi 1992 Bajar Eke Chandiya 1992 Rajek Wage Puthek 1993 Bambasara Bisaw 1993 Juriya Mamai Ensina 1995 Wasana Wewa 1995 Vijay Saha Ajay Lucy 1995 Rodaya 1995 Deviyani Sathya Surakinna Minister's wife 1995 Demodara Palama Rosilin 1995 Chandiyage Putha Chutti 1996 Naralowa Holman Komarika's mother 1996 Hitha Hondanam Waradin Na 1996 Mal Hathai 1996 Cheriyo Darling Nurse 1999 Anduru Sevaneli 2000 Thisaravi 2006 Rana Hansi 2007 Hai Master 2010 Thank You Berty Kuri TBD Adda Lanuwa Damma Kodiya
References
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