Having won critical acclaim for her work in Sadgunakaraya, Nilukshi Fernando is a Sri Lankan television actress. She made her debut as a teenager in the drama series Sadgunakaraya in 2007, her performance in which won her the Most Upcoming Actress Award at the Rajya Sammana Ulela the same year. Following her debut, she carved a niche for herself in the television industry and went on to work in shows like Seya on Swarnavahini, Eran Landu, and Sanda, her performance in which won her the Best Actress Award at the 10th Raigam Tele Awards Festival.