Malkanthi Jayasinghe is a renowned Sri Lankan actress known for her exceptional contributions to cinema, television, and stage drama. She earned the Best Actress Award at the Sri Lankan Television State Awards in 2011 for her role in the popular teledrama “Yasa Isuru”. She won the OCIC Award for Outstanding Auxiliary Contribution and the Presidential Award for Best Upcoming Actress for “Dorakada Marawa”. She also received the SIGNIS Award for “Wankagiriya”, the Jury Appreciation Award for “T20” and “Ekagei Minissu”, and the State Award for Best Supporting Actress for “Dona Katharina” and “Maraka Linde Sawariyak”.
Her notable films include “Abhinikmana”, “Boradiya Pokuna”, “Gamani”, “5 Samath”, and “Nobody Knows”. In teledramas, she excelled in “Jeewithe Sundarai”, “Diyakata Pahana”, “Muthu Palasa”, “Hansa Pihatu”, “Sanda Winivida”, “Yasa Isuru”, and “Pulingu”.
On stage, she delivered outstanding performances in “Vikurthi”, “Hiru Nathi Lowa”, “Mudupuththu”, “Makarakshaya”, “Ekadhipathi”, “Wana Tharavi”, “Putha Enakan”, and recent plays like “Rathu Magul Kapuwa”. With her versatility and dedication, Malkanthi Jayasinghe continues to be a celebrated figure in Sri Lankan entertainment.