Nethmi Roshel
Nethmi Nisheka Roshel Rogers (born 6 November 1998) (Sinhala: නෙත්මි නිෂේකා රොශෙල්) popularly known as Nethmi Roshel, is a Sri Lankan actress and model.[1][2][3][4] Her first television appearance was on the teledrama Sakkaran followed by her role as Aksha on Deweni Inima, which thrusted her into public attention.[5] Her first film appearance was as Parami in Adaraneeya Prarthana, which released both internationally and domestically in 2022, opening to positive reviews from critics.[6][7][8]
Nethmi Roshel Rogers | |
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නෙත්මි රොශෙල් | |
Born | Nethmi Nisheka Roshel Rogers 6 November 1998 Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Education | University of Sri Jayewardenepura |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2019-present |
Known for | Deweni Inima Adaraneeya Prarthana |
Early life
Nethmi Nisheka Roshel Rogers was born on 6 November 1998 in Colombo,[9] Sri Lanka. The eldest with two younger siblings, she attended Bomiriya Central College, and following her graduation, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.[10][11] In 2019, she won first place in Jathika Rupavahini Awurudu Kumariya,[12][13] 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.[14] 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,[15] which was released in 2022 in Sri Lanka, USA, Australia, Canada, UAE, and Japan. The film received critical acclaim for its refreshing take on young modern romance,[16] 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.[17] 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 the 28th of March, 2023. At the Derana Lux Film Awards 2023 held on the 9th 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
Year | Teledrama | Role | Ref. |
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2019 | Sakkaran | Jayaneeta / Jayawathi | |
2019 | Deweni Inima | Aksha | [4] |
2020 | Hiru Awidin | Ashanthi | [18] |
2020 | Rawana (season 2) | Suparnika | |
2023 | Rosa | TBA |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Note(s) | Ref. |
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2021 | Cherry Blossoms | Rashi | Short film | [19] |
2022 | Wasanthe | Kata-malee | Telefilm | |
Adaraneeya Prarthana | Parami | Lead role | [13] | |
2023 | Adara Wasanthe | Warsha | Telefilm | |
Kambili | Samadhi | Lead role |
Music videos
Year | Title | Artist(s) |
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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
Derana Lux Film Awards
Year | Category | Result |
2023 | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
Popular Actress | Nominated | |
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- "Adaraneeya Prarthana - - Sinhala Cinema Database". films.lk. Retrieved 25 June 2021.
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- "මම ආඩම්බර කෙනෙක් කියලා හුඟක් අය හිතන් ඉන්නවා – Nethmi Roshel Rogers". Sinhala.lakvahini.lk.
- "Nethmi Roshel Rogers Profile | Wiki | Gallery | News | Movies | Awards". Trendceylon.com. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
- "Adaraneeya Prarthana (Film) Official Website". Retrieved 25 June 2021.
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- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVuPYV9ScZU
- "Cherry Blossom 2021 sinhala short film sinhala article". gmwwcine. 25 December 2021. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- "Hiru Awidin Archives". Independent Television Network Ltd | ITN Sri Lanka. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- "Cherry Blossom (2021) Sinhala Short Film | Sinhala Article". 25 December 2021.