Jagath Chamila

Jagath Chamila Fernando (, born 6 June 1972) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television. 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. He is considered one of five actors who have dominated the Sri Lankan stage by critics.

Family 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. Piyumi is the daughter of the Director Vijaya Dharmasri.

Career 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. He won the Best Actor award for his role in Sunil Chandrasiri's play Don Juan at the State Drama Festival in 2005. 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.

Television serials

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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 Rathnapala 2008 Hathara Denama Surayo remake Dougie 2011 Gamani Sunimal 2012 Prathiroo Suresh 2013 Samige Kathawa Sam Best Actor - New York City International Film festival (2013) Creative Performance (Male) Gold award - SIGNIS Salutation Awards Ceremony 2015 Ho Gaana Pokuna Madhuwantha Only the voice 2017 Hima Tharaka 2022 Hithumathe Jeewithe Wimale 2023 Thattu Deke Iskole Uncle Pala 2023 Kadira Divyaraja 2023 Ape Principal 2024 Weerya Aloka 2024 Passport Amare 2024 Sri Siddha

Awards 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 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