Hemal Ranasinghe facts for kids
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Hemal Sachindra Ranasinghe
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Hemal Ranasinghe
25 August 1984 Matale, Sri Lanka
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| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | St Thomas' College, Matale |
| Occupation | Film actor, model |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
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Hemal Sachindra Ranasinghe (Sinhala: හේමාල් සචින්ද්ර රණසිංහ; born on August 25, 1984) is a famous actor from Sri Lanka. He stars in both Sri Lankan movies and TV shows. Hemal is known as one of the most popular actors in modern Sri Lankan cinema.
He won 'Best Actor' and 'Most Popular Actor' awards at the Derana Film Awards in both 2016 and 2018. Before acting, Hemal started his career as a model. He appeared in many advertisements. His first movie was Super Six in 2012. In 2016, he also won 'Most Popular Actor' and 'Best Promising Actor' at the Hiru Golden Film Award.
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About Hemal's Life
Hemal Sachindra Ranasinghe was born in Matale, Sri Lanka, on August 25, 1984. He has two older brothers and one younger brother. His parents were very supportive of his dream to become an actor.
Hemal went to St Thomas' College, Matale for his schooling. Sadly, his father, Senarathne Ranasinghe, passed away in 2010. Hemal is also skilled in Martial Arts. He says these skills help him even now in his acting roles.
Hemal's Acting Journey
Hemal's first movie was Super Six in 2012. He quickly gained recognition for his talent. For his role in the movie Pravegaya, he won several awards in 2015. These included a Special Jury Award at the Sarasaviya Awards. He also won "The Most Popular Actor of the Year 2015" at The Fourth Derana Film Awards and the Hiru Golden Film Award.
Hemal has also been on TV. He hosted a TV show called Ayemath Adaren on Hiru TV. He also acted in a TV drama called "Eelangata Mokada Wenne". This show was on Independent Television Network from 2014 to 2015. In 2021, he played the main character, a thief, in the thriller movie Colombo.
Beyond Acting: Modeling and More
Hemal is not just an actor; he's also a successful model. In 2009, he took part in "The Model of the World" competition in Spain. He won the title 'Male Model of the World 2009'. He also received awards for 'Best Glamour' and 'Best Catwalk'.
In 2010, Hemal won the title of Mr. Sri Lanka. He then represented his country at Mister World 2010 in Korea. He regularly participates in big fashion events like Colombo Fashion Week. In 2018, he became a brand ambassador for People's Leasing & Finance PLC and OXY in Sri Lanka.
Hemal also enjoys dancing. In 2011, he competed in the Swarnavahini Dance Stars Dance competition. He finished as the 1st Runner Up. He has also been a judge on the Hiru Super Dancer reality competition.
Hemal's Movies
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| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
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| 2012 | Super Six | Sanath | |
| 2015 | Pravegaya | Hemal Sooriyabandara | |
| Address Na | Kalinga | ||
| 2016 | Adaraneeya Kathawak | Abhimana Jayawardena | |
| Zoom | Nisal | ||
| 2017 | Bandhanaya | Jayasoma | |
| Dedunu Akase | Samudra Bandara Dissanayake | ||
| 2019 | Thaala | Asela | |
| Vijayaba Kollaya | Nayanananda | ||
| U Turn | Inspector Ranga Dasanayaka | ||
| 2021 | Colombo | Oscar | |
| 2022 | Ashawari | Ranesh Singhewansha | |
| Second Show | Prasanna | ||
| 2023 | Ksheera Sagaraya Kalabina | Karalikaraya | |
| 2024 | Sihinayaki Adare | Rehan | |
| 1970 Love Story | Raveen | ||
| Sihina Nelum Mal | Sahan | ||
| TBA | Ice Cream |
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| Maaria |
Anthony | ||
| Elephantpass |
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| Devi Kusumasana |
Konappu Bandara | ||
| Swans by the Sea |
Awards and Achievements
Hemal Ranasinghe has won many awards at local film festivals.
Derana Film Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | People's vote | Most Popular Actor | Won |
| 2016 | Pravegaya | Critic Award | Won |
| 2018 | People's vote | Most Popular Actor | Won |
| 2024 | Ksheera Sagaraya Kalabina | Best Actor in Supporting Role | Nominated |
Hiru Golden Film Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | People's vote | Most Popular Actor | Won |
| 2016 | Pravegaya | Most Promising Actor | Won |
| 2018 | People's vote | Trend setter | Won |
Sarasaviya Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | Pravegaya | Jury Award | Won |
| 2016 | Pravegaya | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2019 | Vijayaba Kollaya | Best Actor | Nominated |
| 2024 | People's Jury | LUX Most Popular Actor | Won |
Presidential Film Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2017 | Pravegaya | Best Upcoming Actor | Won |
| 2023 | For portraying different characters in Thaala, U turn & Vijayaba Kollaya | Special Jury Award | Won |
SLIM Peoples Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2018 | People's vote (By Research) | Actor of the Year | Won |
| 2018 | People's vote (By Research) | Youth Choice Award | Won |
| 2019 | People's vote (By Research) | Actor of the Year | Won |
| 2019 | People's vote (By Research) | Youth Choice Award | Won |
| 2020 | People's vote (By Research) | Actor of the Year | Won |
| 2020 | People's vote (By Research) | Youth Choice Award | Won |
| 2021 | People's vote (By Research) | Actor of the Year | Won |
| 2021 | People's vote (By Research) | Youth Choice Award | Won |
| 2022 | People's vote (By Research) | Actor of the Year | Won |
| 2022 | People's vote (By Research) | Youth Choice Award | Won |
| 2023 | People's vote (By Research) | Youth Choice Award | Won |
| 2024 | People's vote (By Research) | Youth Actor of the Year | Won |
Rupavahini State Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | Eelangata Mokada Wenne | Best Supporting Actor | Won |
Signis Film Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2017 | Adaraneeya Kathawak | Best Actor | Nominated |
HANIFF Awards - Hanoi International Film Festival
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2022 | Maariya | Best Leading Actor of Feature-Length Film | Won |
