Jun 18 2013.
views 7288Yashoda to embark on new venture: Nature with Artistry
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Yashoda Wimaladharma was only a teenager when she first made her debut as an actress in a tele drama, named Atta Bindei in 1985, directed by Bandula Vithanage. For the shy and timid girl who immersed herself in studies, this allowed her to break free from her shell to discover a new flair and passion.
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“Actually it was my father who really persuaded and encouraged me when I got the invitation for the tele drama,” said Yashoda reflecting on her beginning. “He told me to see if I have it in me and that is where I discovered my talent.”
Her breakthrough role came during the time she was studying for her A/Ls when she was invited to act in her very first theatre production, Hiru Dahasa – an adaptation of the American play ‘Our Town’ by Thornton Wilder. For her role as Emily Webb in Hiru Dahasa, she received much recognition and won the Best Actress Award in 1990 – her very first award – at the State Drama Awards Festival, which opened many new avenues for Yashoda Wimaladharma as an actress.
Defining Emily Webb as her landmark role, she was able to establish herself as one of the most sought after and talented stars in the Sri Lankan cinema and it further helped to launch her career in Cinema with Wijaya Dharmasiri’s Gurugedara.
An acclaimed actress in all three fields – television, theatre and cinema – Yashoda has been able to earn the love and respect of millions of Sri Lankans as well as international fans through her countless roles in both national and international spheres. Marking a career that spans over 28 years Yashoda Wimaladharma reveals, “when it comes to acting you always feel that your best is tomorrow, as acting is a subject that you never stop learning through experiences and day to day life. Therefore, it is a never ending process.”
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Being the first star in Sri Lanka to launch a website, Yashoda Wimaladharma has always been in the forefront as a trendsetter and this was evident when she was chosen as a brand ambassador for Lux. As her glamour and elegance went hand in hand with the concept that Lux was promoting at the time, the relationship extended to a period of 15 years demonstrating Yashoda Wimaladharma’s commitment to a product that she strongly believes in.
Drawing inspiration from her experience as a Lux ambassador Yashoda Wimaladharma is currently gearing up to embark on a new venture. Her versatile capabilities, passion and her strong belief in extending a valued natural beauty product will irrefutably endear her even more to countless Sri Lankans.
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“When it comes to advertising products, I feel that it should go with my image and I should believe in it. I value the Sri Lankan culture, therefore I always made sure that it goes with our culture. So after so many years, I thought of diversifying my path to a different venture, which is a very emotional and at the same time challenging one. But it is a creation that is close to my heart.”
An all natural product, Yashoda Wimaladharma believes that it portrays her image and her way of thinking while being highly suitable for the Sri Lankan market. “I am quite excited about it. I feel it suits our country because we really value natural elements as a very prosperous country,” said Yashoda Wimaladharma.
Soon to be launched, this new venture will no doubt win the hearts of many who appreciate the goodness and essence of nature.
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Crystal Koelmeyer says:
Jun 18, 2013 at 12:00 amone elegant lady :)
Chami says:
Jun 18, 2013 at 12:00 amU r luvly...:-*
Mohamed Minhan says:
Jun 18, 2013 at 12:00 amVery Beautiful Heronie In Tele Drama and Sinhala Movie
Anton Jayawardana says:
Jun 18, 2013 at 12:00 amALL THE VERY BEST ...... YOU HAVE ALREADY WON THE HEARTS OF MANY SRILANKANS.....WITHOUT ANY DOUBT YOU WILL SUCCEED.....
Agbo Karunaratne says:
Jun 19, 2013 at 12:00 amBeautiful!!
vérité says:
Jun 19, 2013 at 12:00 amVery attractive woman. She has had a career that spans over 28 years. But she looks so young
vérité says:
Jun 19, 2013 at 12:00 amLove the first two pictures of her in red. Very attractive.
vérité says:
Jun 20, 2013 at 12:00 amCould not pass up a second look today, at this beautiful woman. Pictures very soothing to the eyes. Wish you all the best for your career.
sandika says:
Jun 22, 2013 at 12:00 amShe is one of my favourite actresses she is stunning. i wish her meaningful journey of art and Cinema. - Sandika
VKAW says:
Jun 26, 2013 at 12:00 amBeautiful Yasho akki...my most favorite actress in Sri Lanka... and watching her handle media and celebrity status with elegant and quiet dignity made me like her so much as a person as well...I don't know why she has been away from the arts for such a long time...but I do hope to see more of her work in cinema, television and drama...she was such an inspiration to me as an artist and I hope I get to work with her some day.All the best to you.