"I became an actress because of my mother, but walking in this path and build my personality as a skilled actress was my decision. I believe I am capable of what I am doing right now!"
Asha Edirisingha
Girikula Andaraya - Debut Teledrama (1995)
Directed By: K.A. Dharmasena | Produced By: Sathischandra Edirisinghe | Telecasted on: Jathika Rupawahini (National Television Sri Lanka)
"My first Teledrama - 'Girikula Andaraya' with talented actress Yashoda Wimaladharma was such an Amazing Experience in my life. Begin my career as a child artist with one of the most experienced veteran directors and a producer was the luckiest opportunity a debutante can have in their life and I was one of that luckiest people! My gratitude always goes to Mr. Sathischandra Edirisinge for introducing me into this field!"
~ Asha Edirisingha ~
Sooriya Sihinaya (2005)
Nil Nethu (2009)
Asha acted in 2009 the teledrama named Nil Nethu alongside veteran actors like Lucky Dias, Duleeka Marapana, Wilson Gunarathna. Talented actors like Kavinga Perera, Chamalsha Devmini were also acted as the lead roles. Her character Nilnethu made her more popular among the Sri Lankan audience as a young attractive actress. Nil Nethu is a story of popular author Mahesh Rathsara Maddumaarachchi, Directed by Eranga Senarathna and produced by Ransilu Productions, telecasted on Swarnavahini TV Channel.
Nil Nethu | නිල් නෙතු
Sulanga (2010)
The year 2010 was a huge successful year for Asha with her debutante as a Producer with the teledrama Sulanga. Asha gained wider public recognition for her role played in Sulanga, a romantic drama directed by veteran Director Sandaruwan Jayawickrama. She stunned the audience with her character Sandali alongside many veteran actors like Lucky Dias, Moureen Charuni, Cletus Mendis, Janak Premalal, Meena Kumari and many more. She was nominated for “Best Upcoming Actress” in the year 2010 at Sumathi Awards and “Best Actress” in the year 2011 at State Television Awards for the Sulanga. Sulanga telecasted on ITN TV Channel, Sri Lanka.
Sulanga Teledrama
Ran Samanalayo (2011)
In the year 2011 she did Ran Samanalayo which was another mega hit of Director Sandaruwan Jayawickrama after Sulanga. Ran Samanalayo has been rated by many surveys as the most popular teledrama at 8:00pm. Asha was nominated for the Most Popular Actress of the year 2011 for her role played in Ran Samanalayo as Samanalee at Raigam Tele'es Awards. Ran Samanalayo directed by Sandaruwan Jayawickrama, produced by Jayantha Karunanayake, telecasted on ITN TV Channel. Pubudu Chathuranga, Roshan Ranawana, Saranga Disasekara, Sachini Ayendra, Mihira Sirithilaka, Robin Fernando, Sriyani Amarasena, Janak Premalal like many prominent actors were part of the project.
Ran Samalanalayo Teledrama
Alu Banduna (2012)
In 2012, Asha contributed her acting skills to Alu Banduna teledrama which was also her second experience as a Producer. Alu Banduna was a romantic thriller drama which brought a different television experience to its audience with a different story line. Asha was hugely recognized for her character played as Suddhi / Sugandhika and respected by the Sri Lankan audience for her role played alongside many award-winning veteran actors like Sarath Kothalawala, Jayani Senanayake, Jagath Chamila, Saranga Disasekara, Moureen Charuni and many more. Asha won the Most Popular Actress award at Raigam Tele'es Awards in the year 2012 for Alu Banduna. Asha’s performance in Ran Samanalayo and Alu Banduna also earned her Youth Actress of the year 2012 at SLIM - NIELSEN People's Awards nomination. Rana directed by Diluka Gunathilaka, produced by Jayantha Karunanayake, telecasted on ITN TV Channel. Alu Banduna cast & crew would always love to mention the special support & guidance given by veteran Director Sandaruwan Jayawickrama for his immense support given throughout the whole project.
Alu banduna Teledrama
Rana (2014)
Rana released in early 2014, which currently holds a record of winning 3 most popular awards at Raigam Tele'es Awards. Rana was awarded with three most popular awards like Popular drama, popular actress and popular actor was another hit by the Director Sandaruwan Jayawickrama. Asha’s character Shwetha played alongside with the veteran actress Malani Fonseka and award-winning actor Jagath Chamila (won the award for the Best Actor at New York International Film festival for his portrayal of Sami in Samige Kathava). This was one of the remarkable roles in her acting career. Asha's outstanding performance was recognized by the State Television Awards Sri Lanka in the year 2015 by offering her the Jury Merit Award for her performance in the Rana Teledrama. Rana Produced by Jayantha Karunanayake and telecasted on ITN TV Channel. Rana also won "Best Singing" in Government State Awards 2015 - Uresha Ravihari & Dumal Warnakulasuriya for it's theme songs, Best Makeup Artist in Government State Awards 2015 - Buwaneka Ranawaka, Skill Award in Camera @ Government State Awards 2015 - Brayan
