Menik Kurukulasuriya


Hyacinth Menik Kanthi Kurukulasuriya, popularly as Menik Kurukulasuriya, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema.

Biography

Kurukualsuriya studied at Good Shepherd Convent, Panadura, All Saints Balika Borella and St. Paul’s Girls School, Milagiriya. She has three elder sisters - Jeewarani, Shirani and Janaki, all are actresses.

Career

At first she never intended to become an actress like her elder sisters. Nonetheless Menik followed in their path after being elected Goya Beauty Queen in 1971.
Kurukuasuriya made her debut in Dharmasena Pathiraja's 1973 film Ahas Gauwa playing Amarasiri Kalansuriya's sister.

Filmography

Film