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- Wimal Kumara de Costa was born on July 4, 1948 in Colombo, Ceylon. He was an actor, known for Pem Mal Mala (1997), Athma (1994) and Poojithayo (1971). He died on November 20, 2016 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Wimal Kumara De Costa was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema. One of the most popular comedy artists in 1980s and 1990s.
- He completed his education from Gurukula College, Kelaniya.
- Before entering popular art, he acted many regional stage shows like Andare, Yakage Kamhala, Sith Peraliya and Diyasena.
- Costa is highlighted as the pioneer of Sri Lankan mime art. His most notable miming acts are Pemwathaa, Chaaya Roopa Shilpiya, Charlie Chaplin, Inimaga, Magiyek and Adare Wedana.
- Costa won the Award for the Best actor at 1963 Theatre Drama Festival for the acting in Dunna Dunna Gamuwe.
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