Kusum Renu was born on 30 January 1961 in Colombo and completed her education from Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda.
12 Facts About Kusum Renu
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Kusum Renu is married to Sriyantha Mendis, who is a renowned actor and director.
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Kusum Renu met Sriyantha during the stage drama Pandukabhaya in 1984 and couple married on 25 October 1986 after the proposal in April 1985.
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Kusum Renu's cousin daughter Vidhushi Uththara is a popular actress in television.
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Kusum Renu's uncle Senadheera Kuruppu was a popular actor at that time, where she made her public acting debut.
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In 1982 for Mandaram Wahi, Renu won four Certificates of Merit from National Youth Services Council.
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Kusum Renu got the opportunity to play the role of a maid and then the role of a prostitute in Prof.
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Kusum Renu was given the role of Jane Oyster, the wife of a police officer Oyster Perera, in Sriyantha Mendis' play Sudu Saha Kalu.
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Kusum Renu has had the opportunity to play many historical characters in various art forms in recent times: as the queen of King Gajaba in the play Shashree Gajaba created by Vijaya Nandasiri.
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Kusum Renu played the role 'Puransina' in the play Rassa Saha Parassa directed by Sriyantha Mendis.
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Kusum Renu marked the comeback by winning Best Actress award at the State Drama Festival for the role in Deweni Mahinda in 1998.
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Kusum Renu's maiden cinematic experience came through 1979 film Jeewana Kandulu, but was an uncredited role.