Veteran actress Sumana Amarasinghe passes away

Veteran actress Sumana Amarasinghe has passed away at the age of 73 at the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital last night.

She entered the film industry with the film Pipena Kumudu directed by Ruby de Mel.

She acted in many films and won the most popular actress award on several occasions. She also worked as an assistant director, production manager, costume designer as well as a producer.

Sumana Amarasinghe was born on 21 February 1948 in Katugastota, Kandy and married to Roy de Silva, who was also a renowned actor and director.