Hemal Ranasinghe
Hemal Sachindra Ranasinghe ) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema. He earned the critics' award for 'Best Actor' and 'Most Popular Actor' at the Derana Film Awards in both 2016 and 2018 becoming one of Sri Lanka's most popular actors of modern cinema. 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.
Personal life
Hemal Sachindra Ranasinghe was born on 25 August 1984, in Matale. He has two elder brothers and one younger brother. His mother Visaka Chithrangani Madiwaka is an Ayurvedic Specialist, and also his father, grand father and others. His father Senarath Ranasinghe died while Hemal was in a film shooting on 23 September 2010. He attended St Thomas' College, Matale for his secondary education.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. Ranasinghe is versed in Martial Arts, which is a discipline he says he uses even now in his acting career.
Acting career
Hemal's acting in the film, Super Six, marked as his debut in the film industry. He won the Special Jury Award at the Sarasaviya Awards 2015, a Special Jury Award and "The Most Popular Actor of the Year 2015" at The Fourth Derana Film Awards and The Most Popular Actor of the Year 2015 at the Hiru Golden Film Award for his role in Pravegaya. Hemal presented the television program Mage Prathama Premaya, which was telecasted on Hiru TV. He acted in only one Teledrama "Eelangata Mokada Wenne" which was telecast on Independent Television Network from 2014 to 2015.Tele Dramas
- Eelangata Mokada Wenne
Beyond acting
Pageants
In 2009 he participated in "The 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.In 2010, Ranasinghe won the title of Mr. Sri Lanka and represented Sri Lanka at Mister World 2010 in Korea.
Modelling
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.
In 2018, he was appointed as the brand ambassador for People's Leasing & Finance PLC Limited, and OXY in Sri Lanka.
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. He also act as one of three judges of Hiru Super Dancer reality competition.Filmography
All films are in Sinhala, unless otherwise noted.| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
| 2012 | Super Six | Sanath | |
| 2015 | Pravegaya | Hemal Suriyabandara | |
| 2015 | Address Na | Kalinga | |
| 2016 | Adaraneeya Kathawak | Abhimana Jayawardena | |
| 2016 | Zoom | Nisal | |
| 2017 | Bandhanaya | Jayasoma | |
| 2017 | Dedunu Akase | Samudhra | |
| 2019 | Thaala | Asela | |
| 2019 | Vijayaba Kollaya | Nayanananda | |
| 2019 | U Turn | Inspector Ranga Dasanayaka | |
| TBD | 1970 Love Story | ||
| TBD | Ice Cream | ||
| TBD | Colombo | Oscar | |
| TBD | Sihinaabhisheka | ||
| TBD | Ashawari |