Srinath Maddumage

Srinath Mahesh Maddumage (born 16 October 1963 as ශ්‍රීනාත් මද්දුමගේ) inhala, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama, and television. Maddumage is known for their roles in the films ''Diya Yata Gindara'', ''Sonduru Dadabima'', and ''Kosthapal Punyasoma''.

Personal life

He is a past pupil of Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa. While in school, he started acting under Gurudeva Tissa Gunawardena. During that time, he played the title role in stage play ''Pandukabhaya'' directed by Simon Navagattegama. Maddumage has an external degree and diploma in Journalism from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

He is married to Sriyani Jayawickrema, who is a PhD graduate in Water Management. the couple currently live in Epping, Victoria, Australia. They have one daughter, Menuri Chamathka.

Acting career

After secondary education, Maddumage studied theater and drama under teachers like Solamon Fonseka and Rudi Corrence. His maiden stage drama acting came through ''Monarawilak''. He has acted in many teledramas directed by Nalan Mendis including ''Nedeyo'', ''Sathpura Wasiyo'' and ''Sooriya Daruwo''. He acted in stage drama ''Padhada Asapuwa'' by Sriyantha Mendis which got the opportunity to travel to 13 countries in Europe for staging the drama. Then in 1984, he acted in first television serial, ''Kathandara Pituwa'' and then in ''Watamaluwa''. In 1985, he won a merit award at the Youth Award Festival for the role in play ''Vikalpa Samayama''. He won the award for the Best Supporting Actor for his role in serial ''Depath Nai'' at Sumathi Awards.

Maddumage started his film career with ''Ayoma'' back in 1995, directed by Parakrama Niriella with a minor role. In 1999, he was nominated for the award for Best Upcoming Actor at Sarasaviya Awards for the role in film ''Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli''.

Notable television works

* ''Bonikko''
* ''Daruwange Ammala''
* ''Depath Nai''
* ''Duvili Maliga''
* '' Kotipathiyo''
* ''Ingammaruwa''
* ''Itu Devi Vimana''
* ''Kaha Ira Pamula''
* ''Keetaya 5''
* ''Kulawanthayo''
* ''Mathaka Sulanga''
* ''Maya Mansala''
* ''Mihimadala Giniganie''
* ''Nedeyo''
* ''Punchi Weerayo''
* ''Sandagira''
* ''Salli Pokuru''
* ''Sathpura Wasiyo''
* ''Senehewanthayo''
* ''Sooriya Daruwo''
* ''Suba Saha yasa''
* ''Surya Vinsathi''
* ''Visi Ekwana Horawa''
* ''Wansakkarayo''

Notable theater works

* ''Padhada Asapuwa''
* ''Suba Saha Yasa''
* ''Ashawe Veedi''
* ''Warrantuwa''
* ''Nissabdha Venu''

Beyond acting

He worked in Peter Maccallum Cancer Hospital in Melbourne. Also he is a story teller for Sri Lankan children which is attached to 'Hume library' in Melbourne. He started a monthly newspaper with 40 pages named ''Sannasa'' along with another Sri Lankan Jagath J. Edirisinghe. In television, he presented the programs ''Rhythm Chat'', ''Gee Hatha''. He performed in the visual for song ''Sanda Sakki Kiyapu Den'' by Nirosha Virajini. He is also an active member of Alcoholic and Drug Prevention Society. In 2018, he produced the stage drama ''Hadannama Ba''.

He is very popular for conducting muppet shows such as ''Rusara Vindana'', ''Kele Kade'', ''Sudu Pancha'', ''Hichchi Pinchi (Ran Pancha)'' and ''Panchai Pinchei'' for channels like Rupavahini, ITN, Swarnawahini. In 1998, he won awards at the Asian Muppet Festival held at Seoul, Korea.

He also worked as a Video Production co-ordinator at Alcohol & Drug Information Center (ADDICT).

Filmography

Awards and accolades

He has won several awards at the local stage drama festivals and television festivals.

Sumathi Awards

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, , 1995 , , , ''Depath Nai'' , , Best Supporting Actor , ,

State Drama Festival

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, , 1985 , , , ''Warenthuwa'' , , Best Supporting Actor , ,

References

External links

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Sri Lankan male film actors
Living people
1963 births