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Kamal Deshapriya Sirisena (කමල් දේශප්රිය), is a Sri Lankan actor, television host, cricket commentator and media personality.
Personal life
His father Ananda Sirisena was a radio artist. His mother Agnes Tissera (b. 1928) was an actress and radio artist. He completed education from Nalanda College, Colombo.
Career
In 2017 he was appointed channel head of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). In February 2018 he resigned from the post by citing personal reasons. Several reports informed that the resignation was due to disputes over match telecasting rights with SLC deputy secretary, Ravin Wickramaratne. He also worked as a co-coordinating secretary of National Movement Against Terrorism (NMAT) and as the Sihala Urumaya Spokesman.
His first cinema acting role was in the 2014 film, Siri Daladagamanaya, directed by Sanath Abeysekara.
Television
- Angana
- Chaya
- Isuru Sangramaya
- Mal Deweta
- Maunayagaya
- Muhunu Potha
- Paththini
- Piyavi
- Sihina Aran Enna
- Vimansa
- Waluka
- Wasana Wewa