Derana Dream Star is a Sri Lankan reality television series by television channel TV Derana. Dream Star first season was started in 2008 as the first season of Derana Dream Star. By 2023 TV Derana has presented over 11 seasons of Dream Star since the beginning of 2008. The program name means "Way to be a star". Program is presenting in TV Derana Dream Star studio in Colombo, Sri Lanka. From season one to nine, the winner was elected by the SMS votes cast by the people and the program wasn't live, since season ten, the program has been turned into a live reality program, the winner is elected by the majority of people votes cast through the online.[2][3][a]
| Derana Dream Star | |
|---|---|
 Derana Dream Star season 10 in 2021 | |
| Created by | TV Derana |
| Based on | Music |
| Directed by | Sharmila Dharmarasa[1] |
| Judges | Keerthi Pasquel Samitha Mudunkotuwa Nadeeka Guruge Ashanthi De Alwis |
| Theme music composer | TV Derana |
| Country of origin | Sri Lanka |
| Original language | Sinhala |
| No. of seasons | 11 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Kelum Darshana Krishanthi Rajika[1] |
| Production locations | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Running time | 1h 30m |
| Original release | |
| Network | TV Derana |
| Release | 2008 – present |
In 2012 Derana Dream Star season IV was held and announced the new theme song of "Udawediya Male" (Raween Kanishka), on behalf of the Dream Star season IV.[b] from the season I to IX the program was judged by three judges, but since the season X, four judges have been introduced to the board. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Ashanthi De Alwis and Nadeeka Guruge have been representing the present judge board since 2023. The program includes workshops for the competitors in the program.[7][8]
Dream Star is presenting few rounds to elect to the grand finale. Udesh Indula, Upekha Nirmani, Keshan Shashindra, Sasindu Wijesiri, M.G Danushka, Janith Iddamalgoda, Suneera Sumanga, Thanura Madugeeth Dissanayake, Falan Andrea, Dulanga Sampath and Anjali Herath are listed in order as the winners from season I to XI.[9][10][c]
Seasons edit
Dream Star season I (2008) edit
Dream Star season I was started in the year 2008. Derana Dream Star season I final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka.[12] Udesh Indula won the first place in Dream Star season I. Milinda Sandaruwan was the first runner-up, while nilupuli dilhara was placed 2nd runner up.[12] Nirosha Virajini, Rohana Bogoda and Keerthi Pasquel judged the contestants.
Dream Star season II (2010) edit
Dream Star season II was started in the year 2010. Upekha Nirmani, 18 years old schoolgirl from Negombo created history as very first female winner of the Dream Star history. Nirosha Virajini, Rohana Bogoda and Keerthi Pasquel judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season II. Derana Dream Star season II final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka. Udesh Manoj from Galle was the first runner-up while Nimesh Chamika from Panadura was placed third in the Dream Star season II.[11]
Dream Star season III (2011) edit
Dream Star season III was started in the year 2011. Keshan Shashindra won the first place in Dream Star season III. Shanaka Udeesha from Gampola was the first runner-up, while manuja mahawattha was placed 2nd runner up.[13] Nirosha Virajini, Rohana Bogoda and Keerthi Pasquel judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season III. Derana Dream Star season III final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka.[13]
Dream Star season IV (2012) edit
Dream Star season IV was started in the year 2012. "Udawediya Male" song was released as the theme song of Dream Star season IV. Sasindu Wijesiri won the first place in Dream Star season IV. Raween Kanishka was the first runner-up, while sithum nimantha placed 2nd runner up.[14] Keerthi Pasquel, Chandrika Siriwardena and Nadeeka Guruge judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season IV. Derana Dream Star season IV final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka.[14]
Dream Star season V (2014) edit
Dream Star season V was started in the year 2014. M.G Danushka won the first place in Dream Star season V. Vishmitha Sachintha was the first runner-up, while Lahiru Prabath was placed third in the Dream Star season V.[15] Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and Nadeeka Guruge judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season V. Derana Dream Star season V final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka.[15]
Dream Star season VI (2015) edit
Dream Star season VI was started in the year 2015. Janith Iddamalgoda won the first place in Dream Star season VI. Yashodha Priyadarshani was the first runner-up while Chithroo Patalee was placed third in the Dream Star season VI. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and Nadeeka Guruge judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season VI. Derana Dream Star season VI final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka.[16][17]
Dream Star season VII (2017) edit
Dream Star season VII was started in the year 2017. Suneera Sumanga Dias won the first place in Dream Star season VII. Shalin Kaushalya was the first runner-up while Mahesha Sandamali was placed third in the Dream Star season VII. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and Nadeeka Guruge judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season VII. Derana Dream Star season VII final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka.[18][19][20]
Dream Star season VIII (2018) edit
Dream Star season VIII was started in the year 2018. Thanura Madugeeth Dissanayake won the first place in Dream Star season VII. Raveen Tharuka was the first runner-up while Krishadee Ranathunga was placed third in the Dream Star season VIII. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and Nadeeka Guruge judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season VIII. Derana Dream Star season VIII final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka.[21][22]
Dream Star season IX (2020) edit
Dream Star season IX was started in the year 2020. Falan Andrea won the first place in Dream Star season IX in 2020. Nuwandhika Senarathne was the first runner-up while Gihan Bandara was placed third in the Dream Star season IX in 2020. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa and Nadeeka Guruge judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season IX. Derana Dream Star season IX final competition was held at the Maharagama youth center Maharagama, Sri Lanka.[23][24][25][26][27]
Dream Star season X (2021) edit
Dream Star season X was started in the year 2021. Dulanga Sampath won the first place in Dream Star season X in 2021. Anjalee Methsara was the first runner-up while Rajitha Bhanuka was placed third in the Dream Star season X in 2021. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa,Nadeeka Guruge and Umara Sinhawansa judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season X. Derana Dream Star season X final competition was held at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Dream Star season XI (2023) edit
Dream Star season XI was started in the year 2023. Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa,Nadeeka Guruge and Ashanthi De Alwis judged the contestants throughout the Dream Star season XI. Derana Dream Star season XI final competition was held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium Colombo, Sri Lanka. Anjali Herath crowned as the Dream Star. Apoorwa Ashawari became first runner-up while Vidusha Rajaguru became second runner-up.
Dream Star winners edit
Dream Star winners and runner-up edit
| Year | Seasons | Winner(s) | Runner-up | Ref |
| 2008 | Dream Star season I | Udesh Indula | Milinda Sandaruwan | [12] |
| 2010 | Dream Star season II | Upekha Nirmani | Udesh Manoj | [11] |
| 2011 | Dream Star season III | Keshan Shashindra | Shanaka Udeesha | [13] |
| 2012 | Dream Star season IV | Sasindu Wijesiri | Raween Kanishka | [14] |
| 2014 | Dream Star season V | M.G Danushka | Vishmitha Sachinthana | [15] |
| 2015 | Dream Star season VI | Janith Iddamalgoda | Yashodha Priyadarshani | [16] |
| 2017 | Dream Star season VII | Suneera Sumanga | Shalin Kaushalya | [18] |
| 2018 | Dream Star season VIII | Thanura Madugeeth Dissanayake | Raveen Tharuka | [21] |
| 2020 | Dream Star season IX | Falan Andrea | Nuwandhika Senarathne | [23] |
| 2021 | Dream Star season X | Dulanga Sampath | Anjalee Methsara | [28] |
| 2023 | Dream Star season XI | Anjali Herath | Apoorwa Ashawari |
Dream Star Judges and Hosts edit
| Year | Seasons | Judges | Host(s) |
| 2008 | Dream Star season I |
Keerthi Pasquel, Nirosha Virajini, Rohana Bogoda |
Amila Abeysekara |
| 2010 | Dream Star season II |
Keerthi Pasquel, Nirosha Virajini, Rohana Bogoda |
Amila Abeysekara |
| 2011 | Dream Star season III |
Keerthi Pasquel, Nirosha Virajini, Rohana Bogoda |
Amila Abeysekara |
| 2012 | Dream Star season IV | Amila Abeysekara | |
| 2014 | Dream Star season V |
Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Nadeeka Guruge |
Akila Dhanuddara |
| 2015 | Dream Star season VI |
Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Nadeeka Guruge |
Akila Dhanuddara |
| 2017 | Dream Star season VII |
Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Nadeeka Guruge |
Akila Dhanuddara |
| 2018 | Dream Star season VIII |
Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Nadeeka Guruge |
Akila Dhanuddara |
| 2020 | Dream Star season IX |
Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Nadeeka Guruge |
Raween Kanishka |
| 2021 | Dream Star season X |
Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Nadeeka Guruge, Umara Sinhawansa |
Raween Kanishka |
| 2023 | Dream Star season XI |
Keerthi Pasquel, Samitha Mudunkotuwa, Nadeeka Guruge, Ashanthi De Alwis |
Vishwa Lanka
Falan Andrea |
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ TV Derana released DERANA REALITY APP to vote online through the online app.[4][5]
- ^ Udawediya Male is a song by Raween Kanishka, Sasindu Wijesiri and Sithum Nimantha in Dream Star season IV.[6]
- ^ Upekha Nirmani won the first place in Dream Star season I as the very first female winner in Dream Star history[11]
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