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Jagath Chamila

Acting Born Jun 6, 1972 Moratuwa, Sri Lanka 13 credits

Biography

Jagath Chamila Fernando is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television. He made his film debut in 1992 in the film Guru Gedara, portraying a child. In 2013, he won the award for the Best Actor at New York International Film festival for his portrayal of Sami in Samige Kathava, a film based on Elmo Jayawardena's novel Sam's Story (2001). He is considered one of five actors who have dominated the Sri Lankan stage by critics.

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Known for

Jaffnadaraya

2026
Film

Flying with One Wing

as Vishal

Full filmography

  • Sihina Genena Kumariye (2020)
  • Siree
  • Jaffnadaraya (2026)
  • Father, the farmer (2025)
  • Passport (2024) as Amare
  • The Singing Pond (2015) as Madhuwantha (Uma's Boyfriend)
  • Ape Principal (2023) as Vindana's Father
  • The Storm (1995) as Nimal
  • Kadira Divyaraja (2023) as Narada Sage
  • Sam's Story (2014) as Sam
  • Flying with One Wing (2002) as Vishal
  • This Is My Moon (2000) as Prospective soldier
  • Thattu Deke Iskole (2023) as Uncle Sugathapala aka Pala