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Ranawana is a devoted Buddhist and committed vegetarian. He also appeared in many Buddhist programs in [[TNL TV]] particularly about the vegetarian life.<ref name=celebchat /> |
Ranawana is a devoted Buddhist and committed vegetarian. He also appeared in many Buddhist programs in [[TNL TV]] particularly about the vegetarian life.<ref name=celebchat /> He is also an active humanitarian on preventing cancer around the country carrying accompany with Cancer Care Association.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://cancercaresl.com/tag/mr-roshan-ranawana/ |title=Mr. Roshan Ranawana - CCA activity against Smoking|publisher=cancercaresl|accessdate=3 April 2018}}</ref> |
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In 2008, he participated in the first season of the [[Sri Lanka]]n reality dance show ''[[Sirasa Dancing Stars]]'', broadcast by [[Sirasa TV]] and finished in third place. He is one of the judges in the popular beauty contest ''Derana Veet Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World'' on [[Derana TV]]. In 2011, he launched his official website at a ceremony held in Ceylon Continental Hotel, Colombo.<ref name=onlinerosh /> |
In 2008, he participated in the first season of the [[Sri Lanka]]n reality dance show ''[[Sirasa Dancing Stars]]'', broadcast by [[Sirasa TV]] and finished in third place. He is one of the judges in the popular beauty contest ''Derana Veet Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World'' on [[Derana TV]]. In 2011, he launched his official website at a ceremony held in Ceylon Continental Hotel, Colombo.<ref name=onlinerosh /> |
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Roshan Ranawana රොෂාන් රණවන | |
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| Born | March 23, 1981[1] |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Education | St. Joseph's College, Colombo |
| Occupation(s) | Model, Actor, Singer |
| Years active | 2006-Present |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85m) |
| Spouse | Kushlani Ranawana |
| Awards | Most popular actor |
| Website | http://roshanranawanaonline.blogspot.com/ |
Roshan Ranawana (Template:Lang-si) (born 23 March 1981) is an award-winning Sri Lankan actor, singer, and a model. Ranawana was awarded the most popular actors award at the Derana film awards in 2013.
Ranawana made his acting debut with Hiripoda Wessa (2006) and won a Presidential award for best upcoming actor for his performance. He played the lead role in several commercial successes such as Tharaka Mal (2007), Asai Mang Piyabanna (2007), Rosa Kale (2008), Feel My Love (2008), Dancing Star (2009) and Suwanda Danuna Jeewithe (2010).
Personal life
Ranawana was born in Sri Lanka to Kanthi Ranawana and Tony Massillamany. He attended St. Josephs College in Colombo and studied at the Asian International School in Colombo. He is fluent in both Sinhalese and English. On 1 August 2014, he married his longtime girlfriend, Kushlani Fernando.[2][3]
Modelling
Ranawana was awarded the title "Mr. Sri Lanka" and also a former travel executive by profession before entering acting.[4] Shortly afterward, he was chosen as the model for Manhunt International China for 2002 and finished in seventh place. He participated in the Mr. World, UK and Grassim International, UK in 2003. He was the second runner-up in the Best Model of the World competition held in the same year in Turkey. He took eighth place in the Mr. International Singapore competition in 2006, and he won the Best National Costume in two pageants between 2003 and 2006.[5]
In addition, he appeared in his own music video, Neela Neth, with Steven Krishan in 2010.
Acting career
His debut film was Hiripoda Wassa, co-starring Anarkalli Aakarsha Jayatilaka, Chathurika Peiris, Pubudu Chathuranga, and Janith Wickramage, directed by the Udayakantha Warnasuriya. His second and third films, Tharaka Mal and Asai Mang Piyabanna, were released in 2007.[5]
Ranawana became a household name in the Sri Lankan film industry after the success of Hiripoda Wassa and Asai Man Piyambanna with south Indian actress Pooja Umashankar in 2007.[5] This earned him the role of broadband ambassador for Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT).
Beyond acting
Ranawana is a devoted Buddhist and committed vegetarian. He also appeared in many Buddhist programs in TNL TV particularly about the vegetarian life.[4] He is also an active humanitarian on preventing cancer around the country carrying accompany with Cancer Care Association.[6]
In 2008, he participated in the first season of the Sri Lankan reality dance show Sirasa Dancing Stars, broadcast by Sirasa TV and finished in third place. He is one of the judges in the popular beauty contest Derana Veet Miss Sri Lanka for Miss World on Derana TV. In 2011, he launched his official website at a ceremony held in Ceylon Continental Hotel, Colombo.[5]
Filmography
Ranawana started his cinema career with the blockbuster teen romance movie Hiripoda Wassa. He still remembers that the character Prageeth is his best stage character as well. In the later year, he won the Presidential Award for the best upcoming actor for his role in Hiripoda Wassa.[7] Then, he acted more than 15 commercial and theoretical films across many genre, particularly as the lead actor.[8]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
| 2006 | Hiripoda Wassa | Prageeth | Sinhala | Winner, Presidential award for Best upcoming actor[7] |
| 2007 | Tharaka Mal | Mahasen | Sinhala | |
| 2007 | Asai Man Piyabanna | Praveen | Sinhala | |
| 2008 | Rosa Kale | Akalanka | Sinhala | |
| 2008 | Adaraye Namayen | Roshan | Sinhala | |
| 2009 | Dancing Star | Sudesh | Sinhala | |
| 2010 | Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe | Ayeshmantha | Sinhala | |
| 2011 | Challengers | Kishan | Sinhala | |
| 2011 | Mahindagamanaya | Prince Mahanaga | Sinhala | |
| 2012 | Kusa Pabha | Jayampathi | Sinhala | |
| 2012 | Super Six | Aravinda | Sinhala | |
| 2013 | Sri Siddhartha Gautama | Prince Nanda | Sinhala | Winner of most popular actor at Derana Film Awards[citation needed] |
| 2015 | Spandana | Sithum | Sinhala | |
| 2016 | Ulath Ekai Pilath Ekai | Wanathe Roshan | Sinhala | |
| 2016 | The Rainbow | Roshan | Sinhala | |
| TBD | Miss Jennis | Sinhala | [9] |
External links
References
- ^ "Roshan Ranawana birthday". famousbirthdays. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "The right time, the right way!". Daily News. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Roshan Ranawana & Kushlani's Wedding ..." mywedding. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Roshan Ranawana on 'Celeb Chat'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Roshan Ranawana online". Magazine Lanka Help. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Mr. Roshan Ranawana - CCA activity against Smoking". cancercaresl. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ a b "Actor Roshan Ranawana". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Roshan Ranawana - රොෂාන් රණවන films". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Latest Beauty in Sri Lankan silver screen - Miss Jennis". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 25 May 2018.