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Gayan Gunawardana

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Gayan Gunawardana
ගයාන් ගුණවර්ධන
Born
Gayan Gunawardana

(1992-08-14) 14 August 1992 (age 33)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
CitizenshipSri Lankan
EducationRoyal Institute International School
OccupationsSinger, actor, television presenter
Years active2008–present
Known forMusic and television acting
SpousePoojani Bhagya
FatherNuwan Gunawardana

Gayan Gunawardana (born 14 August 1992) is a Sri Lankan singer, actor, and television presenter. He is the son of the veteran singer Nuwan Gunawardana. Gunawardana has performed in several television teledramas, including Paara Dige, Husmak Tharamata, and Ahas Maliga.[1][2]

Early life

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Gayan Gunawardana was born in Colombo and educated at Royal Institute International School. He is the son of Nuwan Gunawardana and Ramona Gunawardana.[2] His father was a well-known figure in the Sri Lankan music industry.[3]

Personal life

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Gunawardana is married to Poojani Bhagya, who is also a media personality in Sri Lanka.[4][5]

Career

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He entered the entertainment industry as a vocalist, following his father's career path. He later expanded into acting and hosting television programs on networks such as Swarnavahini, Hiru TV, and TV Derana.[6] He has also been featured in media coverage regarding his musical and acting projects.[7]

Filmography

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Year Teledrama Role Channel
2017 Hithuwakkaraya TV 1
2018 Ahas Maliga Hiru TV
2019 Husmak Tharamata Hiru TV
2020 Asanwara Wassak ITN
2020 Api Ape Sirasa TV
2021 Paara Dige Bhanuka Swarnavahini
2023 Seesarla TV Derana
2023 Api Eka Raane TV Derana
2025 Mahaarani Main Actor TV Derana

Concerts

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  • Next Generation Singers (2017) A charitable concert series held at the BMICH featuring veteran musicians and their children.[8]
  • Thaththai Puthai (2018, 2022) A collaborative concert series with his father, veteran singer Nuwan Gunawardana[9]

Discography

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Solo tracks

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  • Ayemath Enawado Oya
  • Oba Wenuwen
  • Isabella
  • Poojaniye
  • Hithe Kathawa

References

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  1. "Gayan Gunawardana: Versatility is his brand name". The Sunday Times. 13 February 2022. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 "'Thaththai Puthai' returns". The Morning. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  3. "Aya Eda Thaththage Asawa Idukarayi - Gayan Gunawardana". Deshaya. 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  4. "Janam Janam Geethaya Kiyana Ape Kollek". Lankadeepa. 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  5. "Ape Gedara Avurudu Sathutinma Gevune Thaththa Hitapu Kale". Lankadeepa. 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  6. "Maru Puthe Kiyalamayi Thaththa Kiyanne". Deshaya. 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  7. "Gayan Gunawardana Upandina Samaruve Mehemath". Siyatha. 27 August 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  8. "'Next Gen': well-known singers and their children on a charitable cause". The Sunday Times Sri Lanka. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  9. "'Thaththai Puthai' returns". Latest in the News Sphere | The Morning. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 20 May 2026.