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Srinath Mahesh Maddumage (born 16 October, 1963 as ශී‍්‍රනාත් මද්දුමගේ) [Sinhala]), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television.[1] Maddumage is known for the roles in films Diya Yata Gindara, Sonduru Dadabima and Kosthapal Punyasoma.

Srinath Maddumage
ශී‍්‍රනාත් මද්දුමගේ
Born (1963-10-16) October 16, 1963 (age 58)
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationPrince of Wales' College, Moratuwa
OccupationActor, Director, Announcer
Years active1995–present
Spouse(s)Sriyani Jayawickrema
ChildrenMenuri Chamathka

Personal life


He is a past pupil of Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa. While in school, he started acting under Gurudeva Tissa Gunawardena.[2] During that time, he played the titular role in stage play Pandukabhaya directed by Simon Navagattegama. Maddumage has an external degree and diploma in Journalism from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.[3]

He is married to Sriyani Jayawickrema, who is a PhD graduate in Water Management.[4] the couple currently live in Epping, Victoria, Australia.[5] They have one daughter, Menuri Chamathka.[6]


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.[7] 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.[3] 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.[8]

Maddumage started his film career with Ayoma back in 1995, directed by Parakrama Niriella with a minor role.[9][10] 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.[8]


Notable television works



Notable theater works



Beyond acting


He worked in Peter Maccallum Cancer Hospital in Melbourne.[6] 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.[5] 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.[3] In 2018, he produced the stage drama Hadannama Ba.[28]

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.[29] In 1998, he won awards at the Asian Muppet Festival held at Seoul, Korea.[30]

He also worked as a Video Production co-ordinator at Alcohol & Drug Information Center (ADDICT).[2]


Filmography


YearFilmRoleRef.
1995Ayoma
1997Mahameara Usata
1998Gini Avi Saha Gini KeliRambo[31]
1999Bahu Bharya[32]
2000Pem Kekula
2000Salupata Ahasata
2001Kanyaviyakage Raththriya
2001Jolly HalloThreewheel driver[33]
2002Surapurata Kanyaviyak[34]
2002Jolly Hallo 2
2002BahubuthayoSakkara Gune[35]
2003Sonduru DadabimaLieutenant Jayasuriya[36]
2003Numba Nadan Apita PissuArmy husband[37]
2004Diya Yata GindaraHerath[38]
2005One ShotWickie[39]
2007Ran KevitaVilba[40]
2014Kosthapal PunyasomaAnton[41]
2014Siri DaladagamanayaRelic thrasher[42]
2016Adaraneeya KathawakCameo role[43]
2018Wassanaye SandaThusith[44]
TBDGindari 2[45]
TBDKing Dutugemunu[46]

Awards and accolades


He has won several awards at the local stage drama festivals and television festivals.[6][3]


Sumathi Awards


Year Nominee / work Award Result
1995Depath NaiBest Supporting ActorWon

State Drama Festival


Year Nominee / work Award Result
1985WarenthuwaBest Supporting ActorWon

References


  1. "Srinath Maddumage bio". Rate your music. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  2. "'Vansanatha' No malice man". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  3. "'Wanshanatha' returns from Australia to take up acting". Daily News. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  4. "Srinath here on acting mission". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  5. "Srinath returns to play a villain". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  6. "Srinath here on acting mission". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  7. "Nalan Mendis teledramas". nalanmendis. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  8. "Srinath brings 'Muppets Zoo' to heal tsunami trauma". Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  9. "Srinath Maddumage films". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  10. "Srinath Maddumage filmography". IMDb. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  11. "'Bonikko' discusses a social theme". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
  12. "'Daruwange Ammala' portrays child exploitation". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  13. "'Depath Nai': A social commentary". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  14. "'Duvili Maliga' :Story of youth". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  15. "'Itu Devi Vimana': marriage of opposites". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  16. "'Mathaka Sulanga' – A story of a son in search of his father". The Nation. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  17. "'Maya Mansala': A mystery drama". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  18. ""Punchi Veerayo" set on adventure". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  19. "'Sandagira' portrays changing phase of society". Daily News. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  20. "Nalan Mendis teledramas". Nalan Mendis official website. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  21. "'Sooriya Daruwo' starts this Sunday". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  22. "'Surya Vinsathi' : tale of two eras". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  23. "A film full of drama". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  24. "'Wansakkarayo' exposes evils of politics". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  25. "Suba Saha Yasa special show". Daily News. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  26. "Ashawe Veedi-Riya in Melbourne!". allevents. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  27. "'Nissabdha Venu': An adaptation". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  28. ""Hadannama Ba" premier for new political comedy". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  29. "Srinath's "Muppet Zoo and other Stories" at Elphinstone". Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
  30. "Srinath's 'Muppet Zoo' at Elphinstone". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  31. "Sinhala screened films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  32. "Bahu Barya". toranavideo. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  33. "ජෝල් හලෝ Jolly Hello". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
  34. "'Surapurata Kanyaviyak': Mario's new film". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  35. "'Bahu Boothayo': a weird comedy". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  36. "Sonduru Dadabima". The Island. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  37. "එදා මෙදා තිරගත වූ සිංහල චිත්‍රපට". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  38. "'Diya Yata Gindara' released". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  39. "One Shot One". The Island. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  40. "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  41. "Kosthapal Punyasoma details". Tickets.lk. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
  42. "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  43. "Official Website | In theaters June 10, 2016". Adaraneeya Kathawak. 2016-06-10. Retrieved 2016-07-27.
  44. "'Wassane Sanda' now in cinema". Sunday Times. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  45. "Plot of Gindari 2". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 August 2019.
  46. "Dutugemunu to the wide screen". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 16 August 2019.




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