Baminnahennadige Shanudrie Priyasad is a Sri Lankan actress and content creator who was born on September 8, 1997 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She is Sri Lankan by nationality and comes from a Sinhalese family background, with Sinhala and English commonly used in her daily life. Raised in a well-known film family, she is the daughter of filmmaker Dinesh Priyasad and Shirani Priyasad, and the younger sister of actresses Dinakshie Priyasad and Sheshadrie Priyasad. She completed her education at Royal Institute International School in Colombo and later pursued studies in marketing and management at NSBM Green University. On Instagram, she is active under the handle @shanudrie, where she has over 1.3M+ followers and shares her work, lifestyle content, and creative ventures, while also managing her fashion brand @priyaa_clothing and her lifestyle platform @dreamwithshanudrie.
Shanudrie Priyasad began her acting career as a child with the film Onna Babo released in 2002, directed by her father, and continued to appear in early films such as Rosa Kale and Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe, where she gained recognition for her performances at a young age. She later transitioned into more prominent roles in productions like Angara Dangara, The Rainbow, Lantin Singho, and Adaraneeya Prarthana. Her television career expanded significantly with roles in popular teledramas including Deweni Inima, where she portrayed Samalka Samadhi and became widely recognized, followed by performances in Divithura as Esha, Thadhee, and other serials. She has also explored different media formats, including appearing in the podcast series Kiss and contributing as a playback singer and part of the music and art departments in Double Trouble. Her more recent work includes projects such as Neera, Moda Tharindu, and continued appearances in television and digital productions, reflecting a career that spans cinema, television, and new media platforms.
In her personal life, Shanudrie Priyasad maintains a vibrant and creative lifestyle, often sharing moments related to fashion, travel, fitness, and her entrepreneurial ventures through social media. Her content reflects a mix of personal expression and brand collaborations, along with insights into her daily routine and creative pursuits. She is actively involved in building her own fashion identity through her clothing brand while also engaging with her audience through lifestyle-focused content. Her public image presents a confident and modern personality, balancing her entertainment career with her interests in business and creative expression.