Michelle Dilhara

She was born on 1 May [https://evoogo.com/michelle-dilhara-wiki-height-age-boyfriend-family-biography-more/ 1996]{{cite news |date=19 October 2024 |title=Michelle Dilhara: Age, Biography, Birthplace |url=https://evoogo.com/michelle-dilhara-wiki-height-age-boyfriend-family-biography-more/ |access-date=19 October 2024 |newspaper=Evoogo}}in Ragama as the eldest of three siblings. She has two younger sisters: Mishen Prasadika and Rochelle Fiona. Her father, Hatharasinghege Premawardena, is a businessman and her mother, E. Jean Stella Fernando, is a housewife. She started her education from Negombo South International School and then moved to Newstead Girls College, Negombo for G.C.E O/L and A/L.{{cite news |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170827/magazine/an-actress-in-search-of-recognition-instead-of-popularity-255830.html |title=An actress in search of recognition instead of popularity |newspaper=Sunday Times |first=Susitha R. |last=Fernando |date=27 August 2017 |access-date=27 November 2017}}{{cite news |url=https://fragmenteyes.blogspot.com/2017/11/michelle-dilhara-acting-on-moving-on.html|title=Michelle Dilhara: Acting on, moving on|newspaper=Fragmentes|date=10 January 2019 |access-date=10 January 2019}}

During school times, at the age of 11, Dilhara started practicing martial arts and Karate-do-Shitokai under Sensei Rohan P. Udayakumara. Meanwhile, she also participated in several local and international Karate championships and won several medals. In 2010, she won the gold medal at the 2nd International Gōjū-ryū Karate Open Championship.

Dilhara is currently studying for an External Degree in IT and the Higher National Diploma in Psychology.{{cite news |url=http://dailynews.lk/2017/10/10/features/130673/be-difference |title=Be the difference |newspaper=Daily News |date=10 October 2017 |access-date=27 November 2017}} She is also following a course on Nurturing Care Framework for Early Childhood Development under the Senior Lecturer Duminda Guruge, at the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.{{cite news |url=http://www.dailynews.lk/2019/01/10/tc/173752/inspiring-act |title=An inspiring 'act'!|newspaper=Daily News |date=10 January 2019 |access-date=10 January 2019}}{{cite news|url=https://ceylontoday.lk/print20170401CT20170630.php?id=34970|title=Living the Dream|newspaper=Ceylon Today|date=26 November 2017|first=Milan|last=Lu|access-date=27 November 2017}}

{{main|Michelle Dilhara filmography}}

Dilhara was a member of the school's drama team where she started to act on the school stage on several occasions.{{cite web |url=http://www.mawbima.lk/sunday-mawbima/10/sundaymawbima-more/1126|title=Michelle has been changed|publisher=Mawbima|language=si|date=30 March 2019|access-date=30 March 2019}}{{cite news |url=http://www.lakbima.lk/index.php/gossip/mishel-dilhara|title=Ayoma is a terning point in my life|newspaper=Lakbima |date=19 April 2019 |access-date=19 April 2019}} After completing the A/L examination, she joined Abhina Academy conducted by veteran artist Anoja Weerasinghe in July 2016. According to Dilhara, Weerasinghe was her first mentor in acting, where she learned yoga as well as voice controlling and facial expressions. Later in October 2016, she joined Damayanthi Fonseka's acting Academy for further knowledge based on emotional balancing and character adaptation in drama. Then she joined Abhiranga Art Center Negombo, conducted by Randika Wimalasooriya in June 2017 to further learn Drama and Theater. During this period, she got the opportunity to study art from the Indian Theater Director, Ujjwal Singha

In 2016, Dilhara made her first teledrama appearance in Dedunnai Adare directed by Saranga Mendis. Then she acted in the popular television serial Salsapuna directed by Nalan Mendis and telecasted on Sirasa TV, which made her breakthrough in the acting career. She was selected for the role "Preethiwa" popularly known as "Podi Paththarakari" by Sandhya Mendis, Chairman of Susila Productions. Even though the character was introduced in the middle of the serial, it was highly popularized among the public. During the same period, she then appeared with the leading role in the first Mobile drama Dhara, produced by Susila Productions.{{cite web|url=http://navaliya.com/2017/05/22/artworld1.html |title=I meditate 20 minutes everyday |date=22 May 2017|publisher=Navaliya|access-date=22 May 2017}}{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/teles/?fn=sa17100510 |title=A family that is aligned to be one family|newspaper=Sarasaviya|language=si|date=5 October 2017|access-date=5 October 2017}}

In 2017, Dilhara was selected to the television serial Poori directed by Ranil Kulasinghe, which was telecasted on Independent Television Network.{{cite web|url=http://starfriends.lk/%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%9A%E0%B6%B1%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%8F%E0%B6%9C%E0%B7%9A-%E0%B6%85%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%AD%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B8-%E0%B7%80%E0%B7%90%E0%B6%A9%E0%B7%9A-%E0%B6%B4%E0%B7%96%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%93/|title=Menaka's latest teledrama Poori|date=13 January 2018|publisher=starfriends|access-date=13 January 2018}} In the serial, she played the role of a village girl named Maali.{{cite web|url=http://www.saaravita.lk/On-location/605966/poori-teledrama-on-location|title=Poori Teledrama On-Location|date=16 April 2017|publisher=Saaravita|access-date=16 April 2018}} In the same year, she was cast for the fantasy teledrama Bodhi, directed by Sanjaya Nirmal. It was telecasted on Sirasa TV, where Dilhara played the role "Goddess Kali". In late 2017, she appeared in the serial Emy as the titular character "Emy". It was directed by Sanjaya Nirmal and telecasted on ITN. Her character was highly popularized.{{cite news |url=http://ceylontoday.lk/news-search/emy/features-more/2589|title='Emy' is on the Way|newspaper=Ceylon Today |date=29 April 2019 |access-date=29 April 2019}}{{cite web |url=http://www.mawbima.lk/sunday-mawbima/10/sundaymawbima-more/1393|title=EMY a new path to children's teledrmas.|publisher=Mawbima|language=si|date=20 April 2019|access-date=20 April 2019}}

In 2018, she acted in the popular serial Sidu telecasted on TV Derana and directed by Thilina Boralessa. She acted as the "daylight angel", who helped and protected Sidu during his journey with the little monk Soratha.{{cite web|url=https://ceylontoday.lk/site-api/uploads/e_paper/GLAMOUR-20-05-2018.pdf|title=Michelle Dilhara A blend of altruism and talent|date=13 January 2018|publisher=Ceylon Today|access-date=13 January 2018}} During the same period, she acted in the science fiction television serial Thuththiri, with the role "Urmila" directed by Sanjaya Nirmal.{{cite web|url=http://www.asianmirror.lk/entertainment/item/26188-thuththiri-new-sinhala-mega-teledrama-to-make-way-to-small-screen-soon|title="Thuththiri" New Sinhala Mega Teledrama To Make Way To Small Screen Soon |date=24 November 2017|publisher=Asianmirror|access-date=24 November 2017}} The drama is also considered to be the first Sifi comedy mega drama in Sri Lanka.{{cite web |url=http://www.dinamina.lk/2018/08/14/%E0%B7%80%E0%B7%92%E0%B7%81%E0%B7%9A%E0%B7%82%E0%B7%8F%E0%B6%82%E0%B6%9C/58517/%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%83%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%9A%E0%B6%BA%E0%B7%8F-%E0%B7%80%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%83%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B6%AF%E0%B7%9A%E0%B7%80%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B6%B4%E0%B7%92%E0%B7%85%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%9C%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%80%E0%B7%8F|title=Fans expect different concepts|publisher=Dinamina|language=si|date=14 March 2018|access-date=14 March 2018}}{{cite web|url=http://menafn.com/1095947111/Young-Lankan-actress-Michelle-Dilhara-seeks-immortality-but-for-others-sake |title=Young Lankan actress Michelle Dilhara seeks immortality but for others' sake|date=12 October 2017|publisher=Middle East North Africa Financial Network, Inc.|access-date=27 November 2017}}

In 2019, Dilhara acted in several television serials across many genres. She acted in the popular serial Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin aired in Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation, directed by Sunil Costa. The serial was critically acclaimed and won several awards at local television award festivals.{{cite web |url=http://mawbima.lk/sunday-mawbima/10/sundaymawbima-more/2352|title=Sudu Andagena Kalu Awdin created with a great difficulty|publisher=Mawbima|language=si|date=29 June 2019|access-date=29 June 2019}}{{cite news |url=http://divaina.com/sunday/index.php/mee/33-atambula-9/10238-2019-05-24-09-23-137|title=I shoot Sudu andagena kalu awidin according to my concept director Sunil costa Speaks |newspaper=Divaina |date=23 June 2019 |access-date=23 June 2019}} In the serial, Dilhara played the role of "Ayoma", who is a teenage girl facing the hardships of life. This marked her first major role in the television screen, winning three Best Upcoming Actress awards at the Raigam Tele'es and State Television Awards.{{cite web |url=http://www.mawbima.lk/sunday-mawbima/10/sundaymawbima-more/1003|title=Sudu Andagena Kalu Avidin in sri lanka Rupavahini Corporation |publisher=Mawbima|language=si|date=23 March 2019|access-date=23 March 2019}}{{cite web|url=http://www.resa.lk/%E0%B7%80%E0%B7%92%E0%B7%81%E0%B7%9A%E0%B7%82%E0%B7%8F%E0%B6%82%E0%B6%9C/2019/may/07/10887/%E0%B6%A2%E0%B6%B1%E0%B6%BA%E0%B6%AD%E0%B7%8A%E0%B7%80%E0%B6%BA-%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%90%E0%B6%9A%E0%B6%9C%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B1-%E0%B6%B8%E0%B6%B8-%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%92%E0%B7%83%E0%B7%92-%E0%B6%AF%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%BA%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B6%9A%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%99-%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%91-%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%92%E0%B7%82%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B6%AF%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%8A%E0%B7%84%E0%B7%8F%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%8F|title=I'm not doing anything to maintain my popularity|date=7 May 2019|publisher=Resa|access-date=7 May 2019}} Later she acted in the serial Haratha Hera directed by Chandika Wijayasena. She played the role of a wealthy girl named Pabasara.{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/teledramas/2019/02/21/3078/%E0%B6%A0%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%AF%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%9A%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%8F-%E0%B6%AF%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%AF%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B7%84%E0%B7%8F%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%AD-%E0%B7%84%E0%B7%9A%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%8F%E0%B6%A7-%E0%B6%85%E0%B6%AD-%E0%B6%AD%E0%B6%B6%E0%B6%AD%E0%B7%92|title=Two Chandika's started Haratha Hera|newspaper=Sarasaviya|language=si|date=21 February 2019|access-date=21 February 2019}}{{cite news |url=http://www.dailynews.lk/2019/03/12/entertainment/179923/matters-heart|title=Matters of the heart |newspaper=Daily News |date=12 March 2019 |access-date=12 December 2017}} Later she acted in the serial Haratha Hera and played the role of a wealthy girl named "Pabasara".

In mid-2019, she portrayed the character "Kaweesha" in the television series Dadayam Bambaru directed by Sanjaya Nirmal, which was aired in Swarnavahini.{{cite news |url=https://divaina.com/sunday/index.php/mee/33-atambula-9/13424-2020-02-28-03-11-69|title=Actress Michelle Dilhara opens a community center for retired elders |newspaper=Divaina |date=1 March 2020 |access-date=1 March 2020}} Later during same the year, she acted in the television serial Kisa, which was her second main role, directed by Nimal Rathnayake. Then she was cast for the serial Sihina Kumari directed by Roshan Weerasinghe where Dilhara played a dual character of two sisters, "Amaya and Himaya". In 2020, she started to act in the comedy thriller serial Sihina Samagama which is currently aired on Swarnavahini.

In October 2020, she appeared in another thriller serial Can You Hear Me aired on National Television. She played the role of a young teenage girl named "Mahimi". She was nominated as the Best Actress at the 26th Sumathi Awards for the performance in Can You Here Me. The series is the first-ever attempt to take Sri Lankan teledrama to international audience via social media where it is airing with English subtitles.{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/201011/magazine/first-ever-attempt-to-take-lankan-teledrama-international-419164.html |title=First-ever attempt to take Lankan teledrama international |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=12 October 2020}} In 2021, Dilhara was cast for the role "Chenugi" in the serial Pork Street where she portrayed the character of a middle-class girl who was struggling financially with her husband. This role earned her a nomination for the Best Supporting Actress at the 2021 Raigam Tele Awards. During the same year she appeared as Dewani in the television series Race, which was aired on Siyatha TV.

In 2022, Dilhara was cast for the character Dushi in the popular TV series Podu Season 2 which was aired on TV Derana. The TV series was directed by Sharmila Dharmarasa. Dilhara portrayed the character of a wealthy teenage girl who was in the middle of a love triangle. During the same year, she appeared in the television series Looka which was directed by Jayaprakash Sivagurunathan. The TV series was aired in the Independent Television Network. Dilhara portrayed the character "Navya" and her performance in Looka earned her a nomination for the Best Supporting Actress at the 19th Raigam Tele Awards.

In 2023, Dilhara was cast for the television series Kaasi, directed by Iresh Lokubandara aired on Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation. She portrays the character Sagarika, a middle-class girl who is forced by her parents to marry a man who is twice her age as solution for their financial issues. In the same year, she was selected for the role Malki in the serial Sidadiye Samanaliyo directed by popular actor Dhananjaya Siriwardena.{{Cite web |title=Coming through Malki in Sidadiye Samanalio – Michelle Dilhara |url=https://divaina.lk/සිදාදියේ-සමනලියෝ-හි-මල්ක/ |access-date=2021-02-09 |website=Divaina}}

Dilhara made her film debut in the 2018 sports film, Udumabara, as a supporting role,{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2018/10/18/?fn=sa1810181 |title=Will Ananda's dream comes true through Udumbara? |publisher=Sarasaviya |access-date=21 October 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://old.lankadeepa.lk/index.php/articles/596972 |title=I'm still new to this field|publisher=Lankadeepa|language=si|date=14 November 2018|access-date=14 Nov 2018}} that of "Michelle", a talented athlete who competed against the lead character.{{cite web |url=https://starnews.lk/%E0%B6%8B%E0%B6%AF%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B6%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%8F-%E0%B7%84%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%84%E0%B7%8F-%E0%B7%83%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%B1%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8F%E0%B7%80%E0%B6%A7-%E0%B6%86-%E0%B6%B8/|title=Michelle enters to cinema with Udumbara |publisher=Starnews|language=si|date=4 November 2018|access-date=4 November 2018}}

Apart from acting, she was also involved in several television commercials including popular the Maliban tea advertisements in 2017 and 2018. Later in 2018, she hosted the musical program 16+ telecasted on Sirasa TV.{{cite news |url=https://www.lakbima.lk/index.php/gossip/13279-michelle-dilhara |title=I never had a boyfriend, nobody ever asked me out|newspaper=Lakbima |date=9 September 2018 |access-date=9 September 2018}}{{Cite web|url=http://sirasatv.lk/2018/07/09/16-2018-07-08/|title=16+- 2018.07.08 | Sirasa TV}}{{cite news |url=http://www.silumina.lk/2018/06/23/%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%83%E0%B6%B3%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%B1/%E0%B6%AD%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%94-%E0%B6%AD%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%AD%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%94|title=Michelle becomes a presenter |newspaper=Silumina |date=14 October 2018 |access-date=14 October 2018 }}

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In 2019, she hosted the entertainment program Weekend Vinode along with Udith Abeyrathne and Rukshana Dissanayake which aired every Saturday on Swarnawahini. In 2018, she acted in the music video Hitha Mage Nokiyama sung by a newcomer Dilani Kasthuriarachchi.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpBxbIu0sME|title=Michelle Dilhara - Hitha Mage Nokiyami music video|publisher=YouTube|language=en|date=15 July 2020|access-date=15 July 2020}} In 2019, she acted in Nilan Hettiarachchi's music video Adara Belman.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJ1E3wp4E1g|title=Michelle Dilhara Adara Belman Music Video by Nilan Hettiarachchi ft Gayani Madusha|publisher=YouTube|language=en|date=15 July 2020|access-date=15 July 2020}} She also collaborated for the music video Umathu Prema Kumara sung by Sashika Nisansala in 2019.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0xgzo9CSIc|title=Umathu Prema Kumara (උමතු ප්‍රේම කුමරා) – Shashika Nisansala Ft. Michelle Dilhara Official Video|publisher=YouTube|language=en|date=15 July 2020|access-date=15 July 2020}}

In 2020, she acted in the music video Nethra along with Damitha Abeyratne.{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7bTUGp7uUY|title=Nethra (නේත්‍රා) - Abhisheka Wimalaweera [Official Video]|publisher=YouTube|language=en|date=15 July 2020|access-date=15 July 2020}} The song was voiced by Abhisheka Wimalaweera and dedicated for the Mother's Day.{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/interviews-features/2020/05/21/17658/%E0%B7%83%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%AE%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%BA%E0%B7%92-%E0%B6%94%E0%B6%BA-%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%AF%E0%B7%8F-%E0%B6%89%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%9A-%E0%B6%B8%E0%B6%9C%E0%B7%9A-%E0%B6%85%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8F-%E0%B6%AD%E0%B6%B8%E0%B6%BA%E0%B7%92-%E0%B6%91%E0%B7%84%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%B1%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8A|title=I'm sure the dead body was my mom's|newspaper=Sarasaviya|language=si|date=21 May 2020|access-date=21 May 2020}}{{cite news |url=https://mawbima.lk/sunday-mawbima/10/sundaymawbima-more/6709|title=Abhisheka's back with Nethra|newspaper=Mawbima |date=16 May 2020 |access-date=16 May 2020}}

In 2019, Dilhara wrote the book “Social Invisibility is not a Fiction it Exists” after a four years’ research with emeritus Professor Antonette Perera, Dr. Parakrama Warnasuriya and Dr. Shiromi Fernando.{{cite web |url=https://mawbima.lk/sunday-mawbima/10/sundaymawbima-more/3487|title=Michelle was loved by her fans in Kandy|publisher=Mawbima|language=si|date=15 September 2019|access-date=15 September 2019}} The book explains about the people affected by social invisibility due to race, negligence, discrimination, age and language barrier, and how to minimize social invisibility and social exclusion. In 2019 received the National Youth Icon Award for her book at the World Youth Summit held in New Delhi, India.

In October 2023, Dilhara made her singing debut with the film theme song "Mini Meulen" in the film Sri Wickrama directed by Mohan Niyaz. The song was written by Nilar N. Cassim and was composed by Dinesh Subasinghe.{{Cite web |date=2023-11-15 |title=From Actress to Ambassador |url=https://www.dailynews.lk/2023/11/24/entertainment/252687/from-actress-to-ambassador/|access-date=2023-11-15 |website=dailynews.lk}}

{{main|The invisible to visible movement}}

Since 15 years of age, Dilhara wanted to be a humanitarian. She started to conduct free English scholarship programs for the financially challenged students in Sri Lanka with the support of the English lecturer Danushka Clark.{{cite web |url=http://old.lankadeepa.lk/index.php/articles/590465 |title=Podipatharakari is a teacher|publisher=Lankadeepa|language=si|date=28 March 2018|access-date=28 September 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://admin.lankadeepa.lk/index.php/articles/548091 |title=Love is a very profound subject|publisher=Lankadeepa|language=si|date=27 November 2017|access-date=27 November 2017}} In 2013, she completed the Japanese Language Proficiency Test as well. In 2018, Dilhara initiated "The invisible to visible movement" for the people who are affected by social invisibility and social exclusion.{{cite news|url=http://ceylontoday.lk/feature/8/features-more/2828|title=Social Invisibility is Not a Fiction, it Exists|newspaper=Ceylon Today|date=25 May 2019|first=Michelle |last=Dilhara|access-date=25 May 2019}}{{cite news |url=http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2019/06/02/youth-observer/social-invisibility-not-fiction-it-exists|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190602003159/http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2019/06/02/youth-observer/social-invisibility-not-fiction-it-exists|url-status=dead|archive-date=2 June 2019|title=Social invisibility is not fiction, it exists|newspaper=Sunday Observer |date=2 June 2019 |access-date=2 June 2019}} Started with 200 students in Divulapitiya town, the program has now grown up to 1000 students eventually. The scholarship program was initiated as a sub-project of The Invisible to Visible movement. The project was highly praised by the people island wide which enhances them to develop their communication skills with the world and to create a path for them to approach the international job market through online jobs.{{cite news|url=https://ceylontoday.lk/features-more/4150|title=Through the Eyes of a Humanitarian|newspaper=Ceylon Today|date=11 November 2019|first=Priyangwada|last=Perera|access-date=11 November 2019}}

In 2020, Dilhara founded the community center called Senehas Arana for the retired citizens who are affected by Social invisibility and Social exclusion in Divulapitiya area.{{cite news |url=https://br-cam.com/video/49jwdazCqfQ/wanitha-waruna-michelle-dilhara.html|title=Michelle Dilhara's first interview on "Senehas Arana"|newspaper=Ada Derana |date=1 March 2020|access-date=1 March 2020}} With the community center, she released her first theory "The Theory of Alternative Social Cogwheel", which is a sociological theory of how people are affected due to factors such as the elderly, people with a disability, educational status, barriers for senior citizens in getting new jobs, discrimination, and violence.{{cite web|url=http://www.ft.lk/lifestyle/The-Theory-of-Alternative-Social-Cogwheel-by-Michelle-Dilhara/8-696198|title=The Theory of Alternative Social Cogwheel by Michelle Dilhara|date=24 February 2020|publisher=Daily FT|access-date=24 February 2020}}{{cite web|url=http://www.aruna.lk/%e0%b7%80%e0%b7%90%e0%b6%a9%e0%b7%92%e0%b7%84%e0%b7%92%e0%b6%a7%e0%b7%92%e0%b6%ba%e0%b6%b1%e0%b7%8a-%e0%b7%80%e0%b7%99%e0%b6%b1%e0%b7%94%e0%b7%80%e0%b7%99%e0%b6%b1%e0%b7%8a-%e0%b6%a2%e0%b7%93%e0%b7%80/|title=I dedicate my life for elders|date=15 March 2020|newspaper=Aruna|access-date=15 March 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://mawbima.lk/sunday-mawbima/10/sundaymawbima-more/6165|title=Michelle opens a Community centre for elders|date=15 March 2020|newspaper=Mawbima|access-date=15 March 2020}}

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In 2016, Dilhara organized a campaign with Manusha D. Navarathna, an active environmental activist, to reduce Environmental Degradation concerning climate change. The campaign was taken place at the Negombo beach premises for three consecutive days from 26 to 28 February 2016 to remove all the plastic objects that were circling on the beach.{{cite web |url=http://www.rivira.lk/online/2018/06/09/151570 |title=If you do the right thing you will get the right result – Michelle Dilhara|publisher=Rivira|language=si|date=23 June 2018|access-date=23 June 2018}} In May 2017, she organized a campaign for her 22nd birthday to change the focus of the youngsters to support the poor to stand on their feet rather than wasting time on video games. During her campaign, she along with many youngsters collected more than one thousand kilos of rice and gave them to the needy families in Pinnakalewattha village.{{cite web |url=http://admin.lankadeepa.lk/index.php/articles/520638 |title=Michelle Dilhara B'day Celebration|publisher=Lankadeepa|language=si|date=15 October 2018|access-date=15 October 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://divaina.com/sunday/index.php/mee/33-atambula-9/3723-24-12 |title=Salsapuna Podipatharakari celebrates the birthday differently|newspaper=Divaina |date=13 May 2018 |access-date=13 May 2018}} Later in August during the same year, she along with Navarathna organized another project to plant 1000 trees as a solution to minimize the ongoing climate crisis that has taken place due to global warming and climate change. The trees were planted in Katana, Gampaha district of Sri Lanka.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-09|title=Actress Michelle collaborates with Korean Embassy|url=https://www.sundayobserver.lk/2021/07/11/actress-michelle-collaborates-korean-embassy|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711013812/http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2021/07/11/actress-michelle-collaborates-korean-embassy|url-status=dead|archive-date=11 July 2021|access-date=2021-10-06|website=Sunday Observer|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Nadeera|first=Dilshan|title=Korean embassy launches "Go Green Embassy" campaign|url=http://island.lk/korean-embassy-launches-go-green-embassy-campaign/|access-date=2021-10-06|language=en-US}}

In January 2020, Dilhara conducted multiple awareness programs on climate change and social invisibility in universities, schools, newspapers, and television programs. In July 2020, Dilhara organized a three-day climate change camp for children, youngsters and teenagers along with Navarathna and Clark. The initiative encompasses involving the youth to restore the earth and make a better place to live in the future. The camp included activities to reduce the Environmental Degradation and organized beach cleanups, awareness programs, and campaigns like planting trees.{{cite news |url=https://www.dailynews.lk/2020/07/16/tc/223351/love-life-love-earth|title=Love life, love earth! |newspaper=Daily News |date=18 July 2020 |access-date=18 July 2020}}

On 7 March 2021, she conducted an awareness program on Climate Change and Global Warming at the GreenCon 2021 event which was organized by the Interact Club of Wycherley International School where the event was held at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. Meanwhile, on 29 April 2021, she conducted an awareness program on Food Wastage and Its Impacts on Environmental Pollution collaborating with Food For All Kadamandiya Food Bank. She mainly focused on raising awareness of reducing food wastage which is a large contribution towards climate change and global warming and how to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger by saving food that is wasted.{{Cite web |title=LET'S SHARE, WHAT WE HAVE |url=https://kafb.lk |access-date=2021-05-17 |website=kafb.lk}}

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In September 2023, Dilhara was invited by the Temple of the Tooth Media and Special Projects Bureau, to deliver a speech about the historical value of Temple of the Tooth for the World Tourism Day. The event was held in Temple of the Tooth premises with the participation of 50 delegates from 20 countries. During the program, she received the opportunity to planting a tree in the Temple of the Tooth premises.{{Cite web |title=Michelle Dilhara, a keen environmentalist|url=https://www.sundayobserver.lk/2023/11/05/youth-observer/8261/michelle-dilhara-a-keen-environmentalist/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231105172520/https://www.sundayobserver.lk/2023/11/05/youth-observer/8261/michelle-dilhara-a-keen-environmentalist/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 November 2023 |access-date=2021-06-04 |website=Sunday Observer|date=16 April 2021 }}

Dilhara conducted an awareness program on Climate Change and Social Invisibility at the Rajarata University of Sri Lanka with Najith Guruge, Senior Lecturer of the Department of Health Promotion. The awareness program was conducted for the undergraduates in Faculty of Applied Sciences.

On 2 July 2020, she conducted another awareness program along with the senior lecturer Department of Accountancy and Finance Rasika Devundara at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. The program was based on Climate Change and Personality Development and was conducted for the students of the Faculty of Management Studies. The awareness program was conducted to make the students aware of the impacts of climate change as well as how to develop their personality and self-confidence as university students.

On 6 April 2021, Dilhara collaborated with Uva Wellassa University and organized a tree planting program in the university premises along with an awareness program. The program was initiated by the Career Guidance Unit Director Dr. Janaka Siyambalapitiya and Career Guidance Unit Councellor, Akila Aushada Bandara. The main focus of the event was to encourage the university for the fight towards climate change and global warming. On 21 March 2021, she joined with University of Peradeniya and distributed rice bags and dry rations to elder homes that didn't receive food due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka.{{Cite web |title=Dilhara, an ardent promoter of eco-friendly environments |url=http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2021/04/18/spectrum/dilhara-ardent-promoter-eco-friendly-environments |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418003749/http://sundayobserver.lk/2021/04/18/spectrum/dilhara-ardent-promoter-eco-friendly-environments |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 April 2021 |access-date=2021-05-17 |website=Sunday Observer|date=16 April 2021 }}

Dilhara organized a tree planting program with University of Sri Jayewardenepura on 12 March 2021. Six different types of trees were planted in the university premises during the program. Dilhara also held an awareness program to the participants during the event as to how university students can contribute towards minimizing climate change and global warming.{{Cite web |title=The money earned from acting is used for social service: Michelle Dilhara |url=http://www.silumina.lk/2021/04/17/රසඳුන/රංගනයෙන්-ලැබෙන-මුදල්-සමාජ-සේවයට-යොදවනවා |access-date=2021-06-04 |website=Silumina|date=16 April 2021 }} On 28 February 2021, she conducted a lecture on climate change "Hear Earth" which was organized by AIESEC in University of Moratuwa. The program was presented with the aim of raising awareness on minimizing climate change, global warming, and pollution.

On 8 June 2021, Dilhara conducted an awareness program on Ecosystem Restoration at the University of Colombo along with Senior Professor Chandrika Wijerathna – Vice Chancellor, Professor Erandathie Lokupitiya, and Professor Siril Wijesundara. On the 12 September 2021, she conducted an awareness program on Deforestation and Global Warming at the University of Jaffna. In December 2022, Dilhara collaborated with the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and launched the “Tree for Life” society, followed by an awareness program and a tree plantation program.{{Cite web|url=https://archives1.dailynews.lk/2023/03/03/entertainment/298534/breaking-glass-ceiling-social-invisibility|title=Breaking the glass ceiling of social invisibility|first=Ishara|last=Jayawardane|website=Daily News|accessdate=3 February 2024}}

She collaborated with the IEEE WIE Student Branch affinity Group of General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University and conducted the program "EmpowHer" along with Professor Wasana Maithree Herath. The conference was organized with regard to celebrating International Women's Day on 8 March 2021.

In November 2018, Dilhara was the official host for the 2nd South Asian Youth Summit held in Sri Lanka.{{cite news |url=http://www.dailynews.lk/2018/09/18/local/162912/south-asian-youth-summit-be-held-colombo|title=2nd South Asian Youth Summit in Sri Lanka|newspaper=Daily News |date=18 September 2017 |access-date=18 September 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://www.thedailystar.net/city/news/sri-lanka-host-2nd-south-asian-youth-summit-1637302|title=2nd South Asian Youth Summit in Sri Lanka|newspaper=Daily Star |date=10 January 2019 |access-date=10 January 2019}} The event taken place with the participation of SAARC observer nation and personalities from across Asia. During the event, she won the "Asia Inspiration Award" 2018 for her contribution towards the South Asian philanthropy.{{cite news |url=http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2018/12/09/news/michelle-dilhara-wins-asia-inspiration-award-2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181209083907/http://sundayobserver.lk/2018/12/09/news/michelle-dilhara-wins-asia-inspiration-award-2018|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 December 2018|title=Michelle Dilhara wins Asia Inspiration Award 2018|newspaper=Sunday Observer |date=9 December 2018 |access-date=9 December 2018}}

In November 2019, she hosted the World Youth Summit which was held in New Delhi, India.

On 22 April 2020, Dilhara was invited by the Earth Day Network to feature in their My Future My Voice campaign. As the world's largest recruiter to the environmental movement, the campaign was an environment platform for the youth to “Restore our earth”. She featured along with 50 other youths from around 17 countries on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, where she addressed the meeting on how to reduce the carbon footprint, aim for zero waste, development of renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save natural resources and educate the less fortunate. The event witnessed the participation of renowned global personalities including Pope Francis, Denis Hayes, Albert II, Prince of Monaco, Al Gore, Patricia Espinosa, John Kerry, Zac Efron and Anil Kapoor.

Meanwhile, on 11 May 2020, she was appointed as the Earth Day Network Ambassador to Sri Lanka.{{cite news|url=https://www.earthday.org/press-release/earth-day-network-announces-michelle-dilhara-an-actress-author-and-environmental-activist-as-its-ambassador-in-sri-lanka/|title=EARTH DAY NETWORK ANNOUNCES MICHELLE DILHARA, AN ACTRESS, AUTHOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVIST, AS IT'S AMBASSADOR IN SRI LANKA|website=Earth Day Network|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-05-11}}{{cite news|url=https://ceylontoday.lk/site-api/uploads/e_paper/2020-05-19-Look.pdf|title=Michelle dilhara takes on new role, Earth Day Network Ambassador in Sri Lanka|newspaper=Ceylon Today|date=19 May 2020|first=Milan|last=Lu|access-date=19 May 2020}}{{cite news|url=http://www.themorning.lk/actress-michelle-dilhara-on-becoming-earth-day-network-ambassador-to-sri-lanka/|title=Actress Michelle Dilhara on becoming Earth Day Network Ambassador to Sri Lanka|newspaper=The Morning|date=5 June 2020|first=Wijesinghe|last=Dimithri|access-date=5 June 2020}}

On July 29, Dilhara participated in the World Rain Day virtual fest which was organized by the Earth Day Network.{{cite news |url=https://www.earthday.org/press-release/earth-day-network-india-brings-together-30-artists-from-six-continents/|title=EARTH DAY NETWORK-INDIA BRINGS TOGETHER 30 ARTISTS FROM SIX CONTINENTS|newspaper=earthday.org |date=10 July 2020 |access-date=10 July 2020}} She featured with other celebrity Earth Day Network ambassadors such as British Indian musician and composer Soumik Datta, Thai actor Alex Rendell, Bombay Jayashri Ramnath, Indian classical vocalist Kaushiki Chakraborty, Indian composer Ricky Kej, Sonam Wangchuk and Filipino actor Dingdong Dantes.{{cite news |url=http://www.millenniumpost.in/entertainment/30-artists-from-across-the-world-to-join-in-world-rain-day-celebration-413992?infinitescroll=1.|title=30 artists from across the world to join in World Rain Day celebration|newspaper=Millennium Post |date=10 July 2020 |access-date=10 July 2020}}

On 1 July 2021, she collaborated with the Korean Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Santhush Woonjin Jeong, and initiated the 'Go Green Embassy' program. The program was initiated with the aim of converting the Embassy to a Green Embassy thereby achieving Carbon Neutrality and net-zero with respect to the P4G Seoul summit. During the program, a Mesua ferrea tree was planted at the Embassy premises symbolizing the Sri Lanka Korea friendship.{{Cite web |date=2021-07-09 |title=Actress Michelle collaborates with Korean Embassy |url=https://archives1.sundayobserver.lk/2021/07/11/actress-michelle-collaborates-korean-embassy |access-date=2021-08-20 |website=Sunday Observer |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2021-07-09 |title=Korean embassy launches "Go Green Embassy" campaign |url=https://island.lk/korean-embassy-launches-go-green-embassy-campaign/ |access-date=2021-08-20 |website=The Island|language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Korean ambassador Santhush Woonjin Jeong joined hands with Earth Day network ambassador Michelle Dilhara for a green initiative. |url=https://www.wboc.com/story/44277153/korean-ambassador-santhush-woonjin-jeong-joined-hands-with-earth-day-network-ambassador-michelle-dilhara-for-a-green-initiative |access-date=2021-09-28 |website=www.wboc.com |language=en}}

On 14 May 2022, Dilhara was invited as a guest speaker by the Korean Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Santhush Woonjin Jeong to the opening ceremony of “Korea Week 2022” which was held at the Colombo City Centre. The event was launched by the Korean Embassy in Sri Lanka in commemoration of the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Sri Lanka. Veteran actor Ravindra Randeniya, several Ambassadors and other representatives from Korea participated in the event.{{Cite web |date=2021-07-09 |title="Korea Week 2022" to light up Colombo with a message of Hope and Friendship |url=https://www.https://island.lk/korea-week-2022-to-light-up-colombo-with-a-message-of-hope-and-friendship/ |access-date=2022-05-15 |website=Sunday Island |language=en}}

On the 9 September 2022, Dilhara was invited as a delegate and speaker for the 4th ICSE Global Conference which was held in New Delhi, India with the participation of 50 representatives from 50 countries including UNICEF, UNESCO, UNEP and WWF. She addressed the gathering regarding Climate Literacy and Sustainable Education. The summit was organized by Dr. Ram Boojh, the Chief Executive Officer of Mobius Foundation, India.

In September 2023, she collaborated with Delhi University and organized a tree planting project at the university premises along with an awareness program conducted for third year students of the Environmental Department. Later she was invited by Ramanujan College, a constituent college of University of Delhi's South Campus. She delivered a lecture on Sustainable Environment for the final year students of the Environmental Department.

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• Ayachana
• Bodhi
• Can You Hear Me
• Crime Scene
• Dadayam Bambaru
• Dankuda Banda
• Dedunnai Adare
• Emy
• Haratha Hera
• Kaasi {{Cite web |title=Sidadiye Samanaliyo is not as light characters as the feathers of birds |url=https://www.silumina.lk/2023/05/27/රසඳුන/සිදාදියේ-සමනලියෝ-කුරුලු-පිහාටු-තරම්-සැහැල්ලු-චරිත-නෙවෙයි/42694 |access-date=2023-05-29 |website=Silumina|date=29 May 2023}}
• Kanthoru Moru
• Kisa {{Cite web |title=The story of Kisa, the wild blossom |url=https://archives1.sundayobserver.lk/2021/02/14/spectrum/story-kisa-wild-blossom |access-date=2021-05-17 |website=Sunday Observer|date=12 February 2021 }}
• Lalai Lilai Lai
• Lokaa
• Mati Kadulu {{Cite web |title='Mati Kadulu' from Mondays to Thursdays |url=http://www.dailynews.lk/2021/01/25/entertainment/239674/‘mati-kadulu’-mondays-thursdays |access-date=2021-02-09 |website=Daily News}}
• Podu 2 {{Cite web |date=2022-02-09 |title=My boyfriend was found by his own mistress |url=https://www.sarasaviya.lk/interviews/2022/02/10/22416/මගේ-පෙම්වතාව-හොයලා-දුන්නේ-ඔහුගේම-නෝනා |access-date=2022-02-14 |website=සරසවිය}}
• Poori
• Pork Veediya {{Cite web |title= Poke Street brought by Salinda |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/teledramas/2020/12/17/19514/සාලින්ද-ගෙන-එන-පෝක්-වීදිය |access-date=2020-12-17 |website=Sarasaviya|date=16 December 2020 }}
• Rasa Rahasak
• Ron Soya {{Cite web |title= රොන් සොයා වෙනස් විදිහේ මෙගා ටෙලි නාට්‍යයක්: ටෙලි නාට්‍ය අධ්‍යක්ෂ නිවන්ත ප්‍රසාර |url=https://sarasaviya.lk/රොන්-සොයා-වෙනස්-විදිහේ-මෙ/ |access-date=2020-12-17 |website=Sarasaviya|date=22 March 2025 }}
• Salsapuna
• Sidadiye Samanaliyo
• Sidu
• Sihina Samagama
• Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin
• Thuththiri

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Dilhara has won several awards at international and local award festivals including,{{cite news |url=http://www.silumina.lk/2018/12/29/%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%83%E0%B6%B3%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%B1/%E0%B7%83%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8F%E0%B6%A2-%E0%B7%83%E0%B7%9A%E0%B7%80%E0%B6%BA-%E0%B6%9A%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%9A-%E0%B6%BA%E0%B6%A7%E0%B7%92-%E0%B6%85%E0%B6%BB%C2%AD%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%94%C2%AD%E0%B6%AB%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%BA%E0%B7%92 |title=I don't expect anything from social service|newspaper=Silumina |date=29 December 2018 |access-date=29 December 2018 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.navaliya.com/2018/12/24/navaindex.htm|title=Young generation can change the world |date=24 December 2018|publisher=Navaliya|access-date=24 December 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/features/2018/12/20/1773/%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%85-%E0%B7%84%E0%B7%9C%E0%B6%B3%E0%B6%A7-%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%85-%E0%B7%84%E0%B7%9C%E0%B6%B3%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%8A|title=Appreciation for what have done|newspaper=Sarasaviya|language=si|date=20 December 2016|access-date=20 December 2016}} the South Asian Youth Summit and World Youth Summit.{{cite web |url=http://www.mawbima.lk/article20171001MB20180331.php?id=9781|title=Shining star Michel receives an international award for philanthropy|publisher=Mawbima|language=si|date=12 December 2018|access-date=12 December 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://sundayobserver.lk/2018/12/16/youth-observer/mesmerising-michelle|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216175927/http://sundayobserver.lk/2018/12/16/youth-observer/mesmerising-michelle|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 December 2018|title=Mesmerising Michelle|publisher=Sunday Observer|date=16 December 2018|access-date=16 December 2018}} She also received an award from the Minister of Youth and Sports government of Malaysia, Mr.Syed Saddiq.{{cite news |url=http://divaina.com/sunday/index.php/mee/33-atambula-9/7237-2018-12-06-09-33-13|title=Michelle Receives an International award Podipatharakari has come a long way|newspaper=Divaina |date=9 December 2018 |access-date=9 December 2018}}

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|| 2020 ||| Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin || Best Upcoming Actress{{cite web|url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/teledramas/2020/03/05/16854/%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%BA%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%9C%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B6%A7%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%93%E0%B7%83%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%92%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%AF%E0%B7%9A%E0%B7%81-%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B1|title=Raigam Tele'es award nominees|date=5 March 2020|publisher=Sarasaviya|access-date=5 March 2020}} || {{won}}

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|| 2020 ||| Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin || Most Popular Actress{{cite web|url=https://www.raigamtelees.lk/awards/nominees|title=Nomination List Raigam Tele'es 2019 |date=5 March 2020|publisher=Raigam Tele'es|access-date=5 March 2020}} || {{nominated}}

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|| 2021 ||| Pork Weediya || Best Supporting Actress || {{nominated}}

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|| 2021 ||| Can You Hear Me || Most Popular Actress || {{nominated}}

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|| 2022 ||| Looka || Best Supporting Actress || {{nominated}}

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|| 2024 ||| Audience Research || Most Admired actress of the year || {{won}}

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|| 2020 ||| Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin || Most Popular Actress || {{nominated}}

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|| 2020 ||| Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin || Best Upcoming Actress{{Cite web |title=Great Art Festival on the Small Screen 'Sumathi Awards Ceremony .. |url=https://thelankanews.com/sumathi-awards-2021/ |access-date=2021-05-17 |website=thelankanews|date=April 2021 }} || {{won}}

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|| 2021 ||| Can You Here Me || Best Actress || {{nominated}}

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|| 2023 ||| Podu Season 2 || Best Supporting Actress || {{nominated}}

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|| 2020 ||| Sudu Andagena Kalu Awidin || Merit Award || {{won}}

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|| 2024 ||| Lalai Lilai Lai || Most Popular Teledrama Actress of the Youth || {{won}}

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Special Awards

• In 2018 Dilhara won the Asia Inspiration Award at the South Asian Youth Summit for her contribution towards Social invisibility{{cite news |url=http://www.dailynews.lk/2018/09/18/local/162912/south-asian-youth-summit-be-held-colombo |title=South Asian Youth Summit to be held in Colombo|newspaper=Daily News |date=18 September 2018 |access-date=18 September 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.colombopage.com/archive_18B/Sep23_1537674160CH.php|title= Sri Lanka to host South Asian Youth Summit 2018 |newspaper=Colombopage|date=23 September 2018 |access-date=23 September 2018}}
• In 2019 she won the National Youth Icon Award at the World Youth Summit for Philanthropy.

• List of Sri Lankan actors
• List of philanthropists

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• {{Official website|http://www.michelledilhara.com}}
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• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0ZE_C-jpvY Nugasewana Rasawindana 2018-09-07]
• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIfPrZFufY4 Nugasewana Pilisadara 2020-01-17]
• [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EQ3DtaARlE Wanitha Waruna: Social Invisibility]

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