Srinath Mahesh Maddumage (born 16 October, 1963 as
à· à·"†්†රන෠à¶à·Š මද්දà·"මගේ) [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.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]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]
à· à·"†්†රන෠à¶à·Š මද්දà·"මගේ) [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.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]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]
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