Hemal Ranasinghe

Hemal Sachindra Ranasinghe
Born (1984-08-25) 25 August 1984 [1]
Matale, Sri Lanka
Nationality Sri Lankan
Occupation Actor, Model, TV presenter
Years active 2009–Present
Height 5 ft 11in(182cm)[2]

Hemal Ranasinghe is a Sri Lankan model, dancer, and actor.

Early life

Hemal Sachindra Ranasinghe was born in Matale, Sri Lanka and attended St Thomas' College, Matale.[3] Hemal 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. Hemal is versed in Martial Arts, which is a disciplined he says he uses even now in his acting career

Career

Pageants

He participated in the BEST MALE & FEMALE MODEL OF THE WORLD in Spain in 2009 and won the title Male Model Of the World 2009; with awards for the Best Glamour and Best Catwalk during the competition.[4][5]

In 2010, Hemal won the title of Mr. Sri Lanka and represented Sri Lanka at Mister World 2010 in Korea.[3]

Modelling

Hemal is one of the leading Male Models in Sri Lanka. The Colombo Fashion Week and Sri Lanka Design Festival are the two main shows that Hemal takes part in annually. In addition to these, Hemal models in countless shows throughout the year.

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.

Acting

Hemal acted in the movie Super Six, one of the highest budget films made in Sri Lanka. It marked his debut in the film industry. His second film, Pravegaya is an action film and is a due release in late 2013 and 2014.

Filmography

Year Film Role Language Notes
2012 Super Six Sanath Sinhala Major Role
2015 Pravegeya Hemal Sinhala Main Role
2015 Address Na (No Address) Kalinga Sinhala Minor Role
2016 Adaraneeya Kathawak (A Melody Of Love) Abhimana Sinhala Main Role

References

  1. ↑ "Biography". Wix.com. 1984-08-25. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
  2. ↑ http://www.mrworld.tv/competitor/SRI-LANKA/19.html
  3. 1 2 "Mrworld Home". Mrworld.tv. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
  4. ↑ "Models of the Year and Mr. Sri Lanka | Fashion". Dailymirror.lk. 2010-10-15. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
  5. ↑ "Hemal Sachindra Ranasinghe at NEXT Hottest Model - next hottest model". Nextmodelmen.typepad.com. Retrieved 2012-05-10.
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