Meemanage Mary Magdalene Leticia Peiris (born 18 October 1934 – died 31 October 2013 as ලැටීෂියා පීරිස්) [Sinhala]), popularly as Leticia Peiris, was an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television.
[2] One of the earliest pillars in Sri Lankan film history, Peiris had a career that spanned more than five decades.
Leticia was married to K. Micheal de Silva and wedding was celebrated in December 1957 at the age of 24.
[7] Her maiden cinematic appearance came through 1948 film Weradunu Kurumanama directed by Jothish Singh.
She also had the privilege of becoming a singer as she sang the song "Adara Swami Kema Kannako" accompany with Eddie Jayamanne.
[6] She is also the singer who sang with Eddie Jayamanne, the second opposition Virindu song in a Sinhala film.
[6] She continued act in many popular films of the early era including, Seeye Nottuwa, Kathuru Muwath, Bicycle Hora, Duleeka, Ihatha Athmaya, Wathura Karththaya and Wasanthaye Dawasak.
One of her popular television acting came through comedy sitcom Nonavaruni Mahathvaruni with the role "Premachandra's mother".
Some of her popular serials include, Asalwasiyo, Pramada Wadi, Gedara Bala, Hangi Hora and Hingana Kolla.
Funeral took place at Raddolugama Christian Cemetery without the participation of artists on 2 November 2013 at 3 pm.