Hemal Ranasinghe
| Hemal Ranasinghe | |
|---|---|
 Hemal in Hiru Film Awards 2016 | |
| Born |
Hemal Sachindra Ranasinghe |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation | Actor, Model, TV presenter |
| Years active | 2009–Present |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)[2] |
Hemal Ranasinghe (born Hemal Sachindra Ranasinghe, 25 August 1984) is a Sri Lankan actor, model, dancer and television presenter. He earned the critics' award for 'Best Actor' and 'Most Popular Actor' at the Derana Film Awards in 2016, becoming one of Sri Lanka's most popular actors of modern cinema.[3] Ranasinghe started his career as a model, appearing in several advertising commercials. He made his cinema debut in 2012 appearing in Super Six. In 2016 he won Most Popular Actor, and Best Promising Actor at the Hiru Golden Film Award
Early life
Hemal Sachindra Ranasinghe was born in Matale, Sri Lanka and attended St Thomas' College, Matale.[4] Ranasinghe is the third of four brothers. His father practiced Ayurveda. He has stated that both his mother and father were supportive of his decision to make the arts his chosen career.[5] Ranasinghe is versed in Martial Arts, which is a discipline he says he uses even now in his acting career.[6]
Career
Pageants
In 2009 he participated in the "Best Male and Female Model of the World" in Spain, winning the title 'Male Model of the World 2009', as well as the award for 'Best Glamour' and 'Best Catwalk' during the competition.[7][8]
In 2010, Ranasinghe won the title of Mr. Sri Lanka and represented Sri Lanka at Mister World 2010 in Korea.[4]
Modelling
Ranasinghe is one of the leading male models in Sri Lanka. The Colombo Fashion Week and Sri Lanka Design Festival are the two main shows that Ranasinghe takes part in annually. In addition to these, Ranasinghe models in countless shows throughout the year.
Dancing
In 2011, he participated in the Swarnavahini Dance Stars Dance competition. After months of competing, Hemal won 1st Runners Up in the competition. He continues to perform in various local shows and events and is sought after by local choreographers.
Acting
Hemal's acting in the film, Super Six, marked as his debut in the film industry. He won "The Special Jury Award For The Actor" and "The Most Popular Actor Of The Year 2015" at "The Fourth Derana Film Awards" for his acting in Pravegaya film.Upcoming movie "Zoom" it's a horror 3D movie director who was sameera dikwalle release on January of 2017. Cast - Hemal sachindra ranasinghe,Dinakshi priyasad,sheshadri priyasad.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Super Six | Sinhala | Sanath | Udara Palliyaguruge | Debut Film in Sinhala |
| 2015 | Pravegaya | Sinhala | Hemal | Donald Jayanth | Derana Critics awards for Best Actor and Most Popular Actor, Most Popular Actor Hiru Golden Films Awards |
| 2015 | Address Na | Sinhala | Kalinga | Jackson Anthony | |
| 2016 | Adaraneeya Kathawak | Sinhala | Abhimana | Priyantha Colombage |
Awards and honours
- Derana Film Award for Most Popular Actor
- Derana Film Critics Award for Best Actor
- Hiru Golden Film Award for Most Popular Actor
- Hiru Golden Film Award for Best Promising Actor
See also
References
- ↑ "Biography". Wix.com. 1984-08-25. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
- ↑ http://www.mrworld.tv/competitor/SRI-LANKA/19.html
- ↑ http://www.gossipsonline.com/interview-with-hemal-ranasinghe/
- 1 2 "Mrworld Home". Mrworld.tv. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
- ↑ http://slactressmodels.blogspot.com/2009/09/hemal-sachindra-ranasinghe.html#.V4Jql2S6bVI
- ↑ http://www.vipfaq.com/Hemal%20Ranasinghe.html
- ↑ "Models of the Year and Mr. Sri Lanka | Fashion". Dailymirror.lk. 2010-10-15. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
- ↑ "Hemal Sachindra Ranasinghe at NEXT Hottest Model - next hottest model". Nextmodelmen.typepad.com. Retrieved 2012-05-10.