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Biography
Chulpadmendra "Chula" Kumarapathirana (born c. 1985) is a Sri Lankan model and actress.
Early life
Chulpadmendra was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She studied at Buddhist Ladies' College and then at the National Institute of Business Management.
Modeling
She won "Miss Tourism Model of the World Press Award" in Tanzania 2006. She opened a catwalk studio to train young newcomers to modeling: the "Chulpadmendra Catwalk Studio", at 275/75, Western Province Aesthetic Resort, Prof. Stanley Wijaysundara Mawatha, Colombo 07, Sri Lanka.
Acting
Chulpadmendra has been on TV and in music videos. She has had several other minor acting jobs since then. She hosted the Derana Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World 2008 alongside famous Sri Lankan male announcer Narada.
Chulapadmendra nicknamed 'Chula' has participated in the reality TV show Sirasa Dancing Star where she was placed second runner-up. She walked off the stage at the Sirasa Dancing Star grand finale, unable to accept the fact that she did not win the championship.
Chula has also acted in many Sri Lankan hip-hop song videos including "Hanthane" by Ashanthi De Alwis featuring Delon and "Heena Hirimal" by Prageeth Jerome.