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Hemal Sachindra Ranasinghe
Born
Hemal Ranasinghe

(1984-08-25) 25 August 1984 (age 40)
Matale, Sri Lanka
Nationality Sri Lankan
Education St Thomas' College, Matale
Occupation Film actor, model
Years active 2010 – present
Parents
  • Senarathne Ranasinghe (father)
  • Vishaka Chithrangani Mediwaka (mother)

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.

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

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Ref.
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 Not yet released
Maaria Not yet released Anthony
Elephantpass Not yet released
Devi Kusumasana Not yet released Konappu Bandara
Swans by the Sea Not yet released

Awards and Achievements

Hemal Ranasinghe has won many awards at local film festivals.

Derana Film Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
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
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
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
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
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
2016 Eelangata Mokada Wenne Best Supporting Actor Won

Signis Film Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2017 Adaraneeya Kathawak Best Actor Nominated

HANIFF Awards - Hanoi International Film Festival

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2022 Maariya Best Leading Actor of Feature-Length Film Won
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