Pooja Umashankar is a Sri Lankan actress and model, born on June 25, 1981, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Pooja began her career in the entertainment industry as a model before transitioning to acting. She has acted in various Tamil, Sinhalese, and Malayalam films, and is known for her versatile acting skills. She gained popularity for her role as Angel in the Tamil film "Naan Kadavul" directed by Bala. Pooja Umashankar has won several awards for her performances, including "Best Actress awards" at Derana Film Awards and Hiru Golden Film Award. She is also a trained classical dancer and an advocate for animal rights. Pooja Umashankar is recognized for her contributions to the entertainment industry and her dedication to animal welfare. 

In addition to being a Sri Lankan actress, Pooja Umashankar has also worked as a television presenter and model. She has also been actively involved in social and environmental causes, and has worked with organizations such as World Wildlife Fund and the United Nations Development Programme.

In overall, Pooja Umashankar is a talented Sri Lankan actress who has made a mark in the South Indian film industry with her performances.

More than being a Sri Lankan actress, she involved in several social services. The ‘Build Her Up’ campaign was launched by Habitat Sri Lanka parallel to International Women’s Day this year, to raise funds to provide vulnerable women and girls with access to permanent shelter and adequate sanitation facilities. The online campaign was launched on March 8 and supported by Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka’s Brand Ambassador Pooja Umashankar.