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 (2001). 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 inGurugedara (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
Api Ape
Api Api Wage I and II
Aswenna
Avul Haraya
Bus Eke Iskole
Girikula
Govi Thaththa
Helankada
Jayathuru Sankaya
Jeewithaya Lassanai
Jodu Gedara
Kota Uda Mandira
Maha Polowa
Maama Haa Ma
Mama Nemei Mama
Manikkawatha
Miringu Sayura
Nagenahira Weralin Asena
No Parking
Paradeesaya
Pawani
Roda Hatara Manamalaya
Ruwan Maliga
Sakura Mal
Samanalakanda
Sandagira
Sada Pinibidaka
Sihina Genena Kumariye
Sudui Usai
Tharu Kumari
Theth Saha Viyali
Udu Sulanga
Verona
Visuviyas Kandu Pamula
Yasa Isuru
Filmography
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
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