Jagath Chamila
| Jagath Chamila | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sri Lanka |
| Education | Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse(s) | Piumi Uthpala Dharmasri |
| Awards |
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Jagath Chamila (Sinhalese: ජගත් චමිල) is an award-winning actor in Sri Lankan cinema.[1] He made his debut as a film actor in 1992 through the Sinhalese film Guru Gedara where he portrayed a role of a child. In 2013 won the award for the Best Actor at New York International Film festival (N.Y.C.I.F.F.) for his unique portrayal as Sami in Samige Kathava, a film based on Elmo Jayawardena’s Award-winning novel Sam’s Story (2001).[2][3]
Career
Jagath Chamil's career life as an actor was started with stage dramas at school while he was a student at Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa. After first 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 consecutively. He made his first film appearance in 1992 through the Sinhalese film Gurugedara (Teacher's home) directed by Vijaya Dharmasiri.[4] He won the Best Actors award for his role in Sunil Chandrasiri’s play Don Juan at the State Drama Festival of 2005.[5] In 2013 he was awarded 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.[6][7]
Filmography
| 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 | ||
| 2008 | Hathara Denama Surayo remake | ||
| 2011 | Gamani | Sunimal | |
| 2012 | Prathiroo | Suresh | |
| 2013 | Samige Kathawa | Sam |
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| 2015 | Ho Gaana Pokuna | Uma's lover | Only the voice |
| 2017 | Hima Tharaka |
References
- ↑ "Jagath Chamila". National Film Corporation Of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ↑ Pethiyagoda, Nanda (22 March 2014). "Samige Kathawa". The Island (Sri Lanka). Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ↑ Jayawardena, Elmo (10 July 2013). "Was Jagath Chamila that good?". Daily News (Sri Lanka). Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ↑ Wimalasinghe, Vasantha (20 May 2013). "Jagath in jubilant form". The Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka). Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ↑ Fernando, Susitha R (10 April 2005). "Jagath Chamila has made a name". The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ↑ Uvais, Ramesh (21 June 2013). "Jagath Chamila wins best actor award in New York". The Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka). Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ↑ "Sri Lankan President congratulates award winning actor Jagath Chamila". www.colombopage.com. 25 June 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ↑ "SIGNIS Salutes#38th SIGNIS SALUTATION Cine and Tele Awards 2015". The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). 13 December 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
