Jagath Chamila

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Jagath Chamila
Born
Jagath Chamila Fernando

(1972-06-06) June 6, 1972 (age 53)
Sri Lanka
EducationPrince of Wales' College, Moratuwa
OccupationsActor, dramatist
Years active1992–present
SpousePiyumi Uthpala Dharmasri
ChildrenVenuri Kinara
Pansilu Pavan
Parents
  • Tinil Fernando (father)
  • Veenal Biatrice (mother)
Awards
  • Best Actor award - New York International Film festival (2013)
  • Best Actor award in Boden International Film Festival (Sweden) 2021

Jagath Chamila Fernando (Sinhala: ජගත් චමිල, born 6 June 1972) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television.[1][2] He made his film debut in 1992 in the Sinhalese film Guru Gedara, portraying a child. In 2013, he won the award for the Best Actor at New York International Film festival for his portrayal of Sami in Samige Kathava, a film based on Elmo Jayawardena's novel Sam's Story (2001).[3] He is considered one of five actors who have dominated the Sri Lankan stage by critics.[4]

Family

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Jagath Chamila was born on 6 June 1972. His father, Tinil Fernando, was a school principal and his mother, Veenal Biatrice, is a housewife. He has two brothers, Ajith Tinil and Prasad Saman, and one sister, Nirosha Shayamali. Chamila is married to Piyumi Uthpala Dharmasri and they have one son, Pansilu Pavan, and one daughter, Venuri Kinara.[5] Piyumi is the daughter of the Director Vijaya Dharmasri.[6]

Career

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Chamila's career as an actor started with stage dramas at school while he was a student at Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa. After taking part in the school drama Samanala Kanda in 1986, he able to win the Best Actor awards in the inter-school drama competition from 1990 to 1992. He made his first film appearance in 1992 in Gurugedara (Teacher's Home), directed by Vijaya Dharmasiri.[7] He won the Best Actor award for his role in Sunil Chandrasiri's play Don Juan at the State Drama Festival in 2005.[8] In 2013, he won the best actor's award for his leading role in Sameege Kathawa (Sam's Story) at the New York City International Film festival in New York.[9]

Television serials

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  • Api Ape
  • Api Api Wage I and II[10]
  • Aswenna[11]
  • Avul Haraya[12]
  • Bus Eke Iskole
  • Girikula[13]
  • Govi Thaththa [14]
  • Helankada
  • Jayathuru Sankaya[15]
  • Jeewithaya Lassanai[16]
  • Jodu Gedara
  • Kota Uda Mandira
  • Maha Polowa [17]
  • Maama Haa Ma
  • Mama Nemei Mama [18]
  • Manikkawatha [19]
  • Mawa Mathakada[20]
  • Miringu Sayura[21]
  • Nagenahira Weralin Asena[22]
  • No Parking[23]
  • Paradeesaya [24]
  • Pawani[25]
  • Roda Hatara Manamalaya [26]
  • Ron Soya
  • Ruwan Maliga[27]
  • Sakura Mal[28]
  • Samanalakanda[29]
  • Sandagira [30]
  • Sada Pinibidaka
  • Sihina Genena Kumariye
  • Sudui Usai
  • Swayanjatha
  • Tharu Kumari[31]
  • Theth Saha Viyali [32]
  • The Lake[33]
  • Udu Sulanga
  • Verona[34]
  • Visuviyas Kandu Pamula
  • Yasa Isuru [35]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
1992 Gurugedara
1995 Maruthaya
2000 Me Mage Sandai Prospective soldier
2002 Thani Thatuwen Piyabanna Football player
2005 Asani Warsha Pradeep Godakumbura
2005 Sulanga Threewheel driver
2007 Uppalawanna Rathnapala
2008 Hathara Denama Surayo remake Dougie
2011 Gamani Sunimal
2012 Prathiroo Suresh
2013 Samige Kathawa Sam
2015 Ho Gaana Pokuna Madhuwantha Only the voice
2017 Hima Tharaka
2022 Hithumathe Jeewithe Wimale [37]
2023 Thattu Deke Iskole Uncle Pala [38]
2023 Kadira Divyaraja [39]
2023 Ape Principal [40]
2024 Weerya Aloka [41]
2024 Passport Amare [42]
2024 Sri Siddha [43]

Awards

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  • Best Actor Award in the inter-school drama competition - 1988, 1989, 1990
  • State Drama Award (Best Actor) for Don Juan - 2005
  • President award (Best supporting actor) for Asani Warsha - 2005 [44]
  • Raigam tele award (Best supporting actor) for Roda Hathare Manamalaya - 2005
  • SIGNIS Tele Cinema Award (Best supporting actor) for Roda Hathare Manamalaya - 2005
  • Sarasaviya Award (Special Jury Award) for Asani Warsha - 2005
  • Sumathi Awards (Best Actor) for Swayanjatha - 2011
  • New York City International Film Festival (Best actor in a Leading role) for Sam’s Story - 2013
  • Boden International Film Festival (Sweden) - Best Actor for Govi Thaththa- 2021[45]

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