Edward Jayakody
- January 10, 2024
- Singer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Edward Jayakody |
Occupation | Singer |
Date Of Birth | Apr 6, 1952(1952-04-06) |
Age | 72 |
Birthplace | Kegalle |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Birth City | Sabaragamuwa |
Horoscope | Taurus |
Edward Jayakody Biography
Name | Edward Jayakody |
Birthday | Apr 6 |
Birth Year | 1952 |
Place Of Birth | Kegalle |
Home Town | Sabaragamuwa |
Birth Country | Sri Lanka |
Birth Sign | Taurus |
Parents | Victoria Jayakody, Don Raphial Jayakody |
Spouse | Charitha Priyadarshani |
Children(s) | Chandeepa Jayakody |
Edward Jayakody is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on April 6, 1952 in Kegalle, Sabaragamuwa, Sri Lanka. Jayakody was born Jayakody Arachchige Don Edward Timothy Jayakody, the sixth child of Don Raphial Jayakody and Victoria Jayakody on 6 April 1952 in Hettimulla, Kegalle, Sri Lanka. His family was Catholic. Jayakody received his early education at Bandaranaike Junior School, and received his secondary education at St. Mary’s College of Kegalle. He joined the church choir while attending Bandaranaike and learned music while at St. Mary’s, under teacher H. Samarapala.
Jayakody’s album Deduna Palama was released on April 6, 2003.
Jayakody won the Swarna Sanka Award in 1987 for Best Male Singer for the film Gedara Budun Amma. He won Best Music Director in 1979 and 1980 for the plays Nidane and Aparadaya Saha Danduwama.
Edward Jayakody Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Singer |
House | Living in own house. |
Edward Jayakody is one of the richest Singer from Sri Lanka. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Edward Jayakody 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
During the period from 1968 to 1976, Jayakody participated in the Maliban Guwan Thotilla and in amateur music programmes. He entered the Government College of Music in 1976 (presently the Faculty of Aesthetic Education of Kelaniya University) and during that time took part in music programmes conducted by popular musicians. At that time he started releasing cassettes and his career took off.
He was the music teacher at Nalanda College Colombo in mid 1980s.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Edward Jayakody Dating?
According to our records, Edward Jayakody married to Charitha Priyadarshani. As of December 1, 2023, Edward Jayakody’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Ruchira Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Sri Lanka. Edward Jayakody celebrates birthday on April 6 of every year.
Top Facts about Edward Jayakody
- Edward Jayakody is a Sri Lankan musician and singer.
- He has won numerous awards for his contributions to music.
- Jayakody has released over 50 albums throughout his career.
- He is known for blending traditional Sri Lankan music with modern styles.
- Jayakody has collaborated with many other popular musicians in Sri Lanka.
- His song “Sithin Witharak” is considered a classic in Sri Lankan music.
- Jayakody has performed at many international events and festivals.
- He is also a respected music teacher and mentor to younger artists.
- In 2010, he was awarded the prestigious Kalasuri award by the Sri Lankan government.
- Jayakody continues to be an influential figure in the Sri Lankan music industry today.