Rebeka Nirmali
{{short description|Sri Lankan actress}}
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|name = Rebeka Nirmali
රෙබෙකා නිර්මලී
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|birth_date = {{Birth date|1964|11|27|df=yes}}
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|birth_place = Anuradhapura
|death_date = {{death date and age|2014|8|13|1964|11|27|df=yes}}
|death_place = Maharagama Cancer Hospital
|resting_place = Borella General Cemetery
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|nationality = Sri Lankan
|education = Nivanthaka Chethiya Vidyalaya, Anuradhapura
|years_active = 1987–2014
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|children = Anne Niroshani
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|occupation = Actress, Dramatist
|known for = Weda Hamine
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Rebeka Nirmali (27 November 1964 – 13 August 2014 as රෙබෙකා නිර්මලී) [Sinhala]), also as Rebecca Nirmali was an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television.{{cite web | url=https://www.films.lk/sinhala-cinema-artist-rebeka-nirmali-524.html | title=Rebeka Nirmali filmography | publisher=Sinhala Cinema Database | access-date=15 August 2019}} A highly versatile actress with a career spanned more than 25 years, Nirmali is best known for her role in the television serial Weda Hamine.{{cite web | url=https://www.onlanka.com/news/veda-hamine-loses-battle-with-cancer.html | title=Veda Hamine loses battle with cancer | publisher=On Lanka | access-date=15 August 2019}}
She died on 13 August 2014 while receiving treatments at Maharagama Cancer Hospital at the age of 49.{{cite web | url=http://www.ada.lk/entertainment/රෙබෙකා-නිර්ම/8-24628 | title=රෙබෙකා නිර්මලී ජීවිතයට සමුදෙයි| publisher=Ada | access-date=15 August 2019}}{{cite web | url=https://english.gossiplankanews.com/2014/08/rebecca-loses-battle-with-cancer.html | title=Rebecca loses battle with cancer | publisher=gossiplankanews | access-date=15 August 2019}}
Personal life
Nirmali was born on 27 November 1964 in Anuradhapura. She completed education from Nivanthaka Chethiya Vidyalaya, Anuradhapura. She has one daughter - Anne Niroshani, was born in 1987.{{cite web | url=http://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2009/07/12/mag10.asp | title=Teledrama her first love | publisher=Sunday Observer | access-date=15 August 2019}}
Career
She moved to Colombo and started a drama career through the stage plays Lokaya Suddai and Sudu Samanalayo in 1987. Then she acted in popular plays Uthure Rahula and Amal Biso as a leading actress. Her turning point in her acting career came through the 1990 blockbuster television serial Weda Hamine, directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri. Then, she acted in more than 150 teledramas across many genres.{{cite web | url=https://www.newsfirst.lk/sinhala/2014/08/13/ප්රවීණ-රංගන-ශිල්පීනි-රෙ/ | title=ප්රවීණ රංගන ශිල්පිනී රෙබෙකා නිර්මලී අභාවප්රාප්ත වෙයි| publisher=News First| access-date=15 August 2019}}
She started her film career with the 2003 comedy film Aladinge Weldin, directed by Upali Piyaratne. Then, she acted in supportive roles in the films Ira Sewaya, Uththara, and Samanala Sandhawaniya.{{cite web | url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5324177/ | title=Rebeka Nirmali | publisher=IMDb | access-date=15 August 2019}} She also worked in Indian production 'Kangalil Kaithi Seithen, directed by Bharathi Raja. Her last appearance in cinema came through Wimal Alahakoon's movie Maw Senehasa.{{cite web | url=https://www.pressreader.com/sri-lanka/daily-mirror-sri-lanka/20130520/283128541381827 | title=Maw Senehasa unspools in London on Mothers' Day| publisher=Daily Mirror| access-date=15 August 2019}}
=Notable theater works=
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- Lokaya Suddai
- Sudu Samanalayo
- Uthure Rahula
- Amal Biso
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=Notable television works=
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- Aaratie{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040502/tv/1.html | title='Aaratie' deals with social taboos| publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Adara Sandawaniya
- Adarawanthayo{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/010128/tv.html | title='Adarawanthayo": Brings up a dead past | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=25 April 2019}}
- Adariye{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/120226/Magazine/sundaytimestvtimes_4.html | title='Aadariye' comes on every week day | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Ahankara Nagare
- Akala Sandya
- Ananthaya {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/100926/Magazine/sundaytimestvtimes_8.html |title=Rodney back with 'Ananthaya' |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=29 December 2019}}
- Anavaratha {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/101226/Magazine/sundaytimestvtimes_1.html |title='Anavaratha', unravels bitter truths in teledrama |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=29 December 2019}}
- Angana{{cite web | url=https://nalanmendis.com/teledramas/ | title=Nalan Mendis teledramas | publisher=nalanmendis.com | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Angani {{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/090315/Magazine/sundaytimestvtimes_05.html | title='Angani'; a market for values | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=16 December 2019}}
- Anne {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/070916/TV/tv-times000021.html |title=Anne: A tale of playful girl |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=11 December 2019}}
- Aparna{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/031221/tv/12.htm |title='Aparna' is full of deception |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=26 September 2019}}
- Bath Amma{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/050515/tv/5.html | title='Bath Amma': Dishing out family sentiments | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=25 April 2019}}
- Bhavathra{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040926/tv/4.html | title='Bavathra' deals with science fiction | publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=17 July 2019}}
- Dandubasnamanaya
- Dangamalla {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/060122/tv/5.html |title='Dangamalla': Tale of a naughty girl on TV |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=4 December 2019}}
- Diya Sayam
- Diya Sithuvam {{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040111/tv/5.htm | title='Diya Sithuwam': Story of a painter | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=29 November 2019}}
- E brain{{cite web | url=http://www.navaliya.com/2010/02/01/artworld1.html | title=I would love to see my daughter play | publisher=Navaliya | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Gini Weluma {{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/060319/tv/2.html | title='Gini Weluma' : Arthur U's debut | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=18 August 2019}}
- Himagira Naga{{cite web | url=https://www.nation.lk/2009/01/25/enter2.htm | title=Himagira Naga | publisher=The Nation | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Indikadolla{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/060611/tv/Indikadolla.html | title='Indikadolla' depicts village values| publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=10 May 2019}}
- Jeewithaya Sundarai
- Kadulu Thahanchiya{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/010701/tv.html |title='Kadulu Thahanchiya': tussle over the lead role |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=27 November 2019}}
- Kapa Nasna Samaya{{cite web | url=https://vodtv.vhx.tv/kapa-nasna-samaya/season:1/videos/kapa-nasna-samaya-ep-13 | title=Kapa Nasna Samaya Tele-Drama Series | publisher=vodtv | access-date=15 August 2019}}{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/071223/TV/tv-times000024.html |title='Kapanasna Samaya' : A period story with an interesting theme |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=11 December 2019}}
- Katu Kurullo {{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/031221/tv/21.htm | title='Katu Kurullo' handles human emotions | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=16 August 2019}}
- Kedella Neha Unusum {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/041017/tv/2.html |title='Kedella Neha Unusum': Deals with family squabbles |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=26 September 2019}}
- Kethumathi Neyo {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/061112/TV/tv7.html |title=Kethumathi Neyo on ITN |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=8 December 2019}}
- Kinduru Adaviya{{cite web | url=http://archives.dailynews.lk/2005/08/10/arts06.htm | title=Susil brings Kinduru Adaviya | work=Daily News | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Mage Kaviya Mata Denna {{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/060319/tv/8.html | title='Mage Kaviya Mata Denna' : Mano's filmic dream | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=18 August 2019}}
- Mage Sanda Oba{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/010624/tv.html |title='Mage Sanda Oba': a tender love story |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=27 November 2019}}
- Magi{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/001126/tv.html | title='Magi': Woman of courage | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Maya Agni{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/000423/tv.html | title="Maya Agni" portrays a family in distress | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Minipura Hatana
- Monarathenna
- Naana Kamare
- Nagenahira Weralina Asena
- Nisala Diya Sasala Viya{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/010204/tv.html |title='Nisala Diya Sasala Viya': A love story |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=26 September 2019}}
- Paasku{{cite web | url=http://archives.sundayobserver.lk/2001/pix/PrintPage.asp?REF=/2013/03/24/mon12.asp | title=Jeevan plays main role in Paasku | publisher=Sunday Observer | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Pata Veeduru{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040111/tv/3.htm | title='Pata Veeduru': Drama off the beaten track | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=1 October 2019}}
- Pingala Danawwa{{cite web | url=https://www.nation.lk/2008/08/17/enter2.htm | title='Pingala Danawwa' portrays our ancient civilisation | publisher=The Nation | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Piniwessa{{cite web | url=https://www.nation.lk/2008/07/27/enter2.htm | title=" Piniwassa" – a tale of love, intrigue and tragedy | publisher=The Nation | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Piyavi{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/120513/Magazine/sundaytimestvtimes_7.html | title='Piyavi' brings a fresh plot | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=1 October 2019}}
- Ranthaliya Walawwa
- Samanala Sihinaya {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/040808/tv/2.html |title=Sins of father visits on son |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=22 December 2018}}
- Saranganaa{{cite web | url=http://archives.sarasaviya.lk/2012/03/22/_art.asp?fn=sa12032211&pn=17 | title=සාරංගනා පුංචි තිරයට | publisher=Sarasaviya | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Satharadenek Senpathiyo {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/070422/TV/000tv.html |title=Return of the Reviver |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=10 December 2019}}
- Sekku Gedara
- Sihina Kumari{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/090308/Magazine/sundaytimestvtimes_06.html | title='Sihina Kumari' awakes | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Sihina Sithuwam{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/100725/Magazine/sundaytimestvtimes_6.html | title='Sihina Sithuvam' shows dreams of youth | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Situ Medura {{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/120506/Magazine/sundaytimestvtimes_4.html | title='Situ Medura' conflicts of crumbling class | access-date=31 December 2019}}
- Snehaye Daasi{{cite web | url=http://archives.sarasaviya.lk/2012/03/22/_art.asp?fn=sa12032211&pn=17 | title=ස්නේහයේ දාසි සෙනසුරාදා | publisher=Sarasaviya | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Sohayuro{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/000709/tv.html | title=Yasorawaya brothers reunited in 'Sohoyuro' | publisher=Sunday Times| access-date=23 September 2019}}
- Somapura Weerayo{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/020630/tv/2.html#1 |title=Three kids on mission of adventure |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=26 September 2019}}
- Veda Hamine{{cite web | url=http://paradisaya.tripod.com/teledrama/wedahamine.html | title=Weda Hamine | publisher=paradisaya | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Wanabime Sirakaruwo{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/060813/tv/tv2.html |title='Wanabime Sirakaruwo': A tale of a brave Boer |publisher=Sunday times |access-date=17 November 2017}}
- Wara Peraliya {{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/050327/tv/9.html |title='Wara Peraliya' : Reflects society |publisher=Sunday Times |access-date=4 December 2019}}
- Wasana Wewa{{cite web | url=https://www.nation.lk/2010/10/03/enter.htm | title=Nalan Mendis' 'Wasanavewa' as absorbing as ever | publisher=The Nation | access-date=15 August 2019}}
- Wassana Sihinaya
- Waraamal
- Weda Hamine
- Wediya Rella{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/140223/magazine/wediya-rella-makes-waves-86110.html | title='Wediya Rella' makes waves | publisher=Sunday Times | access-date=15 August 2019}}
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Awards and Accolades
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|| 2014 ||| || Raigam Tele'es Merit Award{{cite web|title=Raigam Tele'es 2013 award winners|url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2014/06/12/?fn=sa1406122|publisher=Sarasaviya}} || {{won}}
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=OCIC Awards=
=State Drama Festival=
Death
She had cervical cancer since 2007, and the symptoms had come to light in a very short period. She was hospitalized in May 2014 and continued treatments for three months.{{cite web | url=https://english.gossiplankanews.com/2014/07/get-well-soon-rebecca-nirmali.html | title=Get well soon Rebecca Nirmali | publisher=gossiplankanews | access-date=15 August 2019}} According to the Deputy Director of Cancer Hospital, Dr. Wasantha Dissanayaka, when radiotherapy was unsuccessful, Nirmali received chemotherapy treatment.{{cite web | url=https://english.gossiplankanews.com/2014/08/rebecca-battles-with-cancer-since-2007.html | title=Rebecca battles with cancer since 2007 -- Dr. Dissanayaka | publisher=gossiplankanews| access-date=15 August 2019}}
However, she died on 13 August 2014 while receiving treatments at Maharagama Cancer Hospital. Her remains were kept in a private funeral house in Borella and were then moved to Kala Bhawana on Thursday for final rites. The funeral took place on Thursday evening at the Borella General Cemetery.{{cite web | url=https://www.newsfirst.lk/2014/08/13/veteran-actress-rebecca-nirmali-passes-away/ | title=Veteran actress Rebecca Nirmali passes away | publisher=News First | access-date=15 August 2019}}
On 18 August 2014, an alms-giving was performed at Amarawathi Buddhist Temple in London.{{cite web | url=http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=109202 | title=Rebecca Nirmali's alms-giving in London | publisher=The Island | access-date=15 August 2019}}
Filmography
References
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External links
- [http://gossip.hirufm.lk/2439/2014/11/rebecca-nirmali-almsgiving-problem.html Rebecca Nirmali Almsgiving Problem]
- [http://www.divaina.com/2014/08/15/news35.html පිළිකා රෝගය කල් තියා හඳුනාගෙන නිසි ප්රතිකාර ගත්තා නම් රෙබෙකා අදටත් ජීවත් වෙනවා]
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