Nethmi Roshel

Nethmi Nisheka Roshel Rogers (born 6 November 1998) popularly known as Nethmi Roshel, is a Sri Lankan actress and model. Her first television appearance was on the teledrama Sakkaran followed by her role as Aksha on Deweni Inima, which thrust her into public attention. Her first film appearance was as Parami in Adaraneeya Prarthana, which released both internationally and domestically in 2022, opening to positive reviews from critics.

Early life Nethmi Nisheka Roshel Rogers was born on 6 November 1998 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The eldest with two younger siblings, she attended Bomiriya Central College, and following her graduation, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. In 2019, she won first place in Jathika Rupavahini Awurudu Kumariya, and was entitled "Miss Photogenic 2019".

Currently, while pursuing her higher education, she works as an actress, model, and a brand ambassador.

Career In addition to her television and film ventures, Rogers has worked as a model for several promotional photoshoots, and is a brand ambassador for brands such as Tecno Camon, and Nescafé.

Television Her debut in television was as 'Jayawathi' on the teledrama Sakkaran, which aired on Sirasa TV. Her gradual rise to popularity led her to the role of Aksha on the television soap opera Deweni Inima. Similarly, she has enacted roles in the teledramas Hiru Awidin, and Rawana (season 2).

In May 2023, Rogers is set to star as Gauri in the romance melodrama Rosa alongside Randika Gunatilake, which will air on TV Derana.

Film Her mainstream film debut is as "Parami" on the Sri Lankan romance movie, Adaraneeya Prarthana, which was released in 2022 in Sri Lanka, US, Australia, Canada, UAE, and Japan. The film received critical acclaim for its refreshing take on young modern romance, with critics praising the performances, soundtrack, and cinematography of the movie. Furthermore, in December 2021, she ventured into the genre of short film, by starring in Cherry Blossom directed by Jo Dissanayake. Similarly, in April 2022, she starred as the vivacious, and arrogant Kata-malee in the Avurudu telefilm Wasanthe, which aired on TV Derana.

Rogers starred in the lead role of "Warsha" in the telefilm Adara Wasanthe opposite costars Lavan Abhishek and Akila Dhanuddara, which was released on New Year's Eve, 2023. Furthermore, the muhurath ceremony for her next mainstream movie, Kambili, was held on 28 March 2023. At the Derana Lux Film Awards 2023 held on 9 September 2023, Roshel received her first nomination for the Best Actress in a Leading Role for Adaraneeya Prarthana and a nomination for the 'Popular Actress'.

Personal life Rogers is an avid pet lover, and often advocates the better treatment of animals on social media. She was a contributor to the "Feed A Child" programme that was organised by TV Derana on its 17th anniversary, and has spoken about the pressures that Sri Lankan children face in light of the current economic crisis.

Filmography

Television

Film

Music videos Year Title Artist(s) 2019 "Me Adare" Dulakshana Achintha 2020 "Ma Mekala" Chandana Liyanaarachchi 2021 "Divyangana" Gihan Vithanage "Yan" Gayan Gunawardana "Sudu Muhuna" Lavan Abhishek "Welemin Ma" Nerron Perera ft Subhani Harshani 2022 "Pabalu Haadu" Akash Sachinthana ft Yuki Navaratne "Hitha Kiri Gehune" Deelaka Chamith "Hadakari Naari" Dinesh Gamage ft Kaizer Kaiz "Mata Oya Mage Pana Wage" Sameera Weerawarma ft Kavindya Adikari "Kalawakin" Vishwa Jayasinghe 2023 "Shobana" Dilmin Perera

Awards and nominations

The 9th Derana Lux Film Awards 2024 YearCategoryResult 2023 Best Actress in a Leading Role Popular Actress

SLIM Kantar People's Awards 2025 YearCategoryResult 2025 Tele-drama Actress of the Year Youth Choice Actress of the Year