Messenger service in Colombo between 1942 to 1965.He later joined the Grand Cabaret to entertain the troops involved in world war 2 and further developed his musical talents. He was a chorister in his local parish church, and later became the choir master of A.R.P.
C.T.Fernando often won prices for elocution, singing and drama, including a gold medal of oratory. As a student Fernando showed interest in the arts participating in school dramas and singing with the local church choir. He was praised by critics for the themes and wording of his songs like 'Vana Bamaru,' 'Bilinda Nelwa Ukule' and 'Rosa Male.' His other popular songs include 'Lo Ad Giles Male Tarawa' and 'Mariya Mawu Kuse.'įernando was born in Kadalana, Moratuwa and educated at St. Cyril Tudor Fernando (Janu– October 21, 1977) was a popular Sinhala singer in Sri Lanka.įernando entered music in the 1940s.
