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Sanath Wimalasiri (සනත් විමලසිරි [Sinhala]) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television.[1][2] Highly versatile actor from drama to comedy, Wimalasiri is also a talented singer and a television host.

Sanath K. Wimalasiri
සනත් K. විමලසිරි
Born1974-04-08
Matale, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationSt. Thomas' College, Matale
Kingswood College, Kandy
OccupationActor, Dramatist, Singer, TV Host, Teacher, Lecturer
Years active1992–present
SpouseVineetha Erandathi
Children2
AwardsBest Actor
Best Upcoming Actor

Personal life


He was born in 1974-o4-08 in matale. His parents Mr Jhonney Wimalasiri and Mrs Prema Thalgahagoda are retired aesthetic teacher instructors. His brother, Mahinda Wimalasiri is a senior lecturer in the University of Visual arts. Mr Mahinda also involved in drama. Sanath completed education from Weuda Central College,Kurunegala. D.M.Gunarathna Maha Vidyalaya, matale< St. Thomas' College, Matale[3] and Kingswood College, Kandy. He is married to Vineetha Erandathi.[4] The couple has two daughters. Vineetha is also a teacher works at Sri Jayewardenepura Balika Vidyalaya.[5]


Acting career


He started to act in stage dramas while studying at Kingswood College. He first stage acting came through the play Kethumathi produced by Upali Thilanka Hewage. Under the guidance of his teacher Amitha Rabbidigala, Wimalasiri joined Ediriweera Sarachchandra’s theater group. He was selected to play the lead roles in Sarachchandra's critically acclaimed plays such as Maname and Sinhabahu. In 1996, his acted in the serial Nedayo directed by Nalan Mendis, which marked his entrance to television serials.[6] His maiden cinema acting came through 2003 film Sonduru Dadabima directed by Anura Horatious. His most notable acting came through comedy film Sri Last Chance.[7]

He hosted the television programs Potawe Isakkaluwa telecast on TV One.and Sanath Ekka Jeewitheta Idadenna.[5]


Selected stage dramas



Selected television serials



Beyond acting


Initially he worked as the dance teacher in D. S. Senanayake College.[6] Currently, he is a teacher of drama and theater at Rahula Girls' School, Malabe. He is also attached to the Sri Jayewardenepura Zonal Education Office as an Assistant Lecturer. He is also an external lecturer at the Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, lecturer in law at the National Institute of Law and in addition to being a consultant in manpower.[5]


Filmography


YearFilmRolesRef.
2003Sonduru DadabimaKamal Palihakkara 'Dhammika Pitigala'[43]
2007UppalawannaUpuli's lover[44]
2009Sir Last ChanceArti[45]
2013Ira Laga WadiKumara[46]
TBDImaka Pema[6]
TBDHela Langa[6]
TBDUyanata Mal Genna[47]

Awards


In 1997, Wimalasiri won the award for the Best Actor in Youth Awards Festival and State Drama Festival in 1998. He won the award for the Best Upcoming actor for the role in Rejina at Sumathi Awards. Then, he won the Silver Award for Asani Wesi at SIGNIS awards.[6]


State Drama Festival


Year Nominee / work Award Result
1997Oba SapekshaiBest ActorWon 1998AsammathayaBest ActorWon 2016Raja Man WahalaBest ActorWon

References


  1. "Actors of Sinhala cinema - Sanath Wimalasiri - සනත් විමලසිරි". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  2. "Sanath Wimalasiri films". IMDb. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  3. "Thomians' Nite 2015". motacolombo. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  4. "Wife speaks about husband". gossip-lanka-news. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  5. "Chat with Sanath Wimalasiri". gossip99. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  6. "Sanath Wimalasiri: A gifted actor". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  7. "Sir Last Chance". Daily News. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  8. "'Dummalawarama' at Youth Centre". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  9. "Festival of Sarachchandra's plays". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  10. "Maname at Medical Faculty auditorium". Daily News. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  11. "'Mandela' at Elphinstone". Sunday Times. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  12. "'Theatre of Dreams' back on the boards". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  13. "Raja Man Wahala Written & Directed by Chamika Hathlahawaththa". Lionel Wendt (V2). Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  14. "Rathnawalee; A Sanskrit play for modern theatre". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  15. "Sinhabahu". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  16. "'Bavathra' deals with science fiction". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  17. "Chaya unspools from today". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  18. "Dedunu Sihina a tale of many mysteries". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  19. "Diya Yata Gini Tele-Drama Series". vodtv. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  20. "'Diya Sithuwam': Story of a painter". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  21. "'Eth Kanda Lihini': Return of the aristocrats". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  22. "'Gimhana Tharanaya' portrays family conflicts". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  23. "Girikula, the journey begins". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  24. "'Heeye Manaya' discusses heritage". Daily News. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  25. "'Ithin Eeta Passe' telecast hundredth episode". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  26. "Titus narrates tragedies of two women". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  27. "'Mama Nowei Mama': An unusual film". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  28. "Muthu Pihatu for children". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  29. "Depicts social differences". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  30. "'Pingala Danawwa'– Story woven around patriotism". The Nation. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  31. "Poke Street brought by Salinda". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
  32. "'Ran Mehesi':Lady Without a halo". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  33. "Titus dabbles with golden eyes". Sunday Times. Retrieved 28 May 2019.
  34. "Shoba shows three nights a week". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
  35. "Situ Gedara captures turbulent life of a family". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  36. "Empty spaces in Star Reality Shows". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  37. "Subha Prarthana teledrama". Alankulama Films. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
  38. "'Suddilage Kathawa' back on miniscreen". Sunday Times. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
  39. "'Sura Pura Sara' New tele drama on Sirasa TV". Sunday Times. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
  40. "Mapitigama makes a musical move". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  41. "'Tharupaba': Love life of a journalist". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  42. ""Thuththiri" New Sinhala Mega Teledrama To Make Way To Small Screen Soon". Asian Mirror. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  43. "Sonduru Dadabima". The Island. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  44. "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  45. "Sir Last Chance to makr appearance". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  46. "Ira Laga Wedi". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
  47. "Uyanata Mal Genna - උයනට මල් ගේන්න". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 18 September 2019.




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