MY FAVORITE ACTOR IN 🇱🇰

 Jakshan Anthony is one of the most celebrated actor in Sri Lankan cinema. Though he has won greater reputation from his bright career as an actor (in television, stage and cinema) his competence in other fields related to media and arts is impressive. He has appeared before the public in versatile forms as an actor ,director , producer,singer, screenwriter, novelist, lyricist e.t.c . His full name is Konganige Joseph Malsi Jakshan Anthony.Although he’s “Jackson” to the entire world, his parents used to call him “ Malsi”. He received his primary education at Hapugoda Junior school and St. Mary’s College in Bandarawela and later entered Galahitiyawa Central College in Ganemulla. for higher education he attended the university of  Colombo where he first obtained an honors degree in Sinhala language and Literature and did his Master’s degree in Mass media at Sri Jayawardanapura University.

Jackson Anthony is married to Kumari Munasinghe, an acclaimed singer. They have tow sons and daughter and the family is settled in Kadawatha,a  Colombo suburb. His youngest son ,Sajitha Anuththara has already become a famous figure in media after playing the role of the hunter’s son in “Sooriya Arana”. He is also playing the title role in his father’s up coming big budget film “Aba”.

Son- Sajitha Anthony 

Son -  Akila Dhanuddara 

Spouse- Kumari sandalatha Munasinghe  , Daughter- Madavee Wathsala Anthony. Jackson Anthony having acted in Guru Gedara , Chitti , Ayoma and Loku Duwa,in his initial days. Jackson went on to prove his mega status in films like Bawa Duka , Bawa Karma, Gini Awi Saha Gini Keli ,Aswesuma , Agni Dahaya, Sooriya Arana ,Mille Soya and Randiya Dahara. In the main time he come to terms with television as well. These fields helped him own identity as an actor. Critics have acclaimed him for the versatility he displays though various contrasting performances.  His performance have attracted the  critics immensely due to expressionist and realistic elements exhibited in them.

He is also admired for his memorable performance in the roles of arrogant, assertive and impertinent characters. His collaboration with Jayantha Chandrasiri a pioneering avant grade director in modern Sri Lankan cinema and television witnessed new facets of Jackson’s talent. During his acting career he has garnered more than 20 best actor awards at local award ceremonies such as Srasavi Awards, presidential Awards and OCIC awards. So Jackson Anthony is my favorite actor in Sri Lanka. Thank you. 🙏🏻