Srinath Maddumage

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
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationPrince of Wales' College, Moratuwa
Occupation(s)Actor, Director, Announcer
Years active1995–present
SpouseSriyani 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 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.[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
  • Padhada Asapuwa
  • Suba Saha Yasa[25]
  • Ashawe Veedi[26]
  • Warrantuwa[2]
  • Nissabdha Venu[27]

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

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