It is reported that at that time the Survey Department had been the nucleus for so many artistes to bloom. However, Santin had to surpass an audition steered by musician Somadasa Elvitigala, which he had achieved commendably. This unanimous decision of Shelton was Santin’s beginning after which he was sought after, being nominated thereafter for every play of legendary Henry Jayasena. Through his colleague Shelton Silva he had got an opening to portray a role of ‘Akasa’ as the actor selected to portray ‘Putupala’ had withdrawn unable to sing ‘Me Thiyenne Kanthoruwa Weda Arabana Kanthoruwa’ in Henry Jayasena’s first play ‘Janelaya’ in 1962. During his tenure at the Survey Department he had participated in group singing at sports festivals and had been renowned for singing talent. Santin had entered the stage by a sheer quirk in year 1962. During the years 1964 to 1977 Santin had exposed his talent carrying the accountability in organising events for the State Athletic Association. It is pertinent to state that Santin had shone in indoor sports also like carrom and bridge, winning many trophies and was the indoor games champion in the Survey Department. Just after leaving school he had joined Narahenpita Survey Department as a Cartographer. Santin had confessed that no one in his family had excelled in sports or in arts to verify it was not genetic. In the year 1956 had been adjudged as the best athlete among schools in the Western Province having been the champion high jumper, second in triple jump and been a member of the winning 4X400 relay team. While representing Tissa Madhya Maha Vidyalaya in cricket he had performed admirably in the annual big match, the famous big match battle of the ‘mangosteens’ in Kalutara in the years 19 and had shone as a dependable opening batsman, while in the annual big matches versatile singer Narada Dissasekera had exceled for Kalutara Vidyalaya.Īpart from been a cricketer Santin had shown immense skill in athletics. In year 1955 he had passed the SSC in the English medium. Santin had excelled sports in cricket, athletics and in studies. The astrologer who had read his future had predicted him to excel in sports, singing and creative envisaging to be a well-recognised individual in society. With his abundance of vocal skills the popular stage song ‘Yuddeta Mama Giya Geni Gedera Thiya’ added a spectacle to his character.īorn on 14 April 1938 in Nagoda in Kalutara District, he had his primary education was at Maha Heenatiyangala Vidyalaya in the village before entering Kalutara Tissa Madhya Maha Vidyalaya in 1949 after triumphing in the Scholarship examination. It is learnt that when Manel passed away Santin had been so flabbergasted, unable to face even an interview to the national radio. ‘Hunuwataye Kathawa’ (Caucasian Circle) was staged initially in year 1967 the role of ‘Simon Sashawa’ (soldier) was portrayed by Santin Gunawardena alongside Grusha portrayed by Manel Jayasena uninterruptedly for 28 years with about 3,000 stage appearances. His commitment to work towards that vision every day, the belief that it’s possible, putting service above self with creativity. Santin possessed an authoritative vision for his future in store after he was selected for the first stage play ‘Janelaya’ in year 1962. One such inimitable actor who had conquered the stage, mini and silver screen with consummate luxury for over a half a century is celebrated actor ‘the Sonduru Minisa’ Santin Gunawardena. They always handle themselves with grace and dignity and they have the courage to bring their personalities to every role entrusted. They’re truly good people, passionate, purpose driven and dedicated sans ego.
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One of the utmost universal qualities of successful professional working actors is that they play well with others and they’re able to make genuine acquaintances with everyone on set. Santin Gunawardena:Stage actor- Obsessive, Passionate,Purpose Driven, Dedicated sans EGO-By Sunil Thenabadu
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