Veteran actress Leonie Kotelawala passed away

COLOMBO (News 1st); Veteran actress Leonie Kotelawala has passed away.

She was 78 years old when she passed away at home this morning (19).

In 1962, Kotelawala won the Best Actress Award for her outstanding performance in the play 'Mehew Lokaya', becoming the first Sri Lankan stage actress to win the award.

She acted in several tele dramas including Kumarihamy, charitha thunak, naadaayo, Vajira and, and in films such as Sama and Chandali.