Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
June 6, 1972 (age 54)
Place of Birth
Moratuwa, Sri Lanka
Also Known As
Jagath Chamila Fernando
Jagath Fernando
Chamila Fernando
Jagath Chamila
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.
Jagath Chamila wins best actor award at NY City Int Film Festival
VideoKnown For
TV
Sihina Genena Kumariye
2020
Film
Father, the farmer
2025
Film
This Is My Moon
Prospective soldier
2000
Film
The Storm
Nimal
1995
Film
Sam's Story
Sam
2014
TV
Jaffnadaraya
2026
Film
The Singing Pond
Madhuwantha (Uma's Boyfriend)
2015
Film
Flying with One Wing
Vishal
2002
Film
Ape Principal
Vindana's Father
2023
TV
Siri
2026
Film
Kadira Divyaraja
Narada Sage
2023
Film
Passport
Amare
2024
Film
Thattu Deke Iskole
Uncle Sugathapala aka Pala
2023
Filmography
2026TVSiri2026TVJaffnadaraya2025FilmFather, the farmer2024FilmPassportas Amare2023FilmApe Principalas Vindana's Father2023FilmKadira Divyarajaas Narada Sage2023FilmThattu Deke Iskoleas Uncle Sugathapala aka Pala2020TVSihina Genena Kumariye2015FilmThe Singing Pondas Madhuwantha (Uma's Boyfriend)2014FilmSam's Storyas Sam2002FilmFlying with One Wingas Vishal2000FilmThis Is My Moonas Prospective soldier1995FilmThe Stormas Nimal