Amila Abeysekara
Amila Sampath Abeysekara | |
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| Born | March 7, 1983 Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Television presenter |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Amantha in Paba, Host of Derana Dream Star |
Amila Sampath Abeysekara (born 7 March 1983) is a prominent Sri Lankan actor known for his work mainly in television and film. He rose to fame through his portrayal of Amantha in the popular series Paba, which earned him the Most Popular Actor award in 2009. Additionally, Abeysekara has served as the host for four seasons of the reality competition Derana Dream Star.
Personal life
Originally from Kandy, Abeysekara relocated to Maharagama when he was 10 years old. He has two younger siblings. His education includes attendance at Dharmaraja College, Kandy, and President's College, Maharagama. Before embarking on his acting career, he was actively involved in cricket. In 2010, he married his longtime partner Theja Jayawardena, although their marriage was officially registered in 2004. Jayawardena is employed as a flight attendant with Emirates.
Career
Abeysekara's professional journey started in 1998 when he worked as an arbitrator at Swarnavahini. He made his acting debut two years later in the successful television drama Depath Nai. His first appearance on the big screen was a supporting role as Linton in the 2008 remake of Hathara Denama Soorayo, directed by Neil Rupasinghe. In 2012, he took on a leading role in the film Sihinaya Dige Enna.
He has also been a presenter on the musical show Rhythm Chat, which aired on Jathika Rupavahini.
Selected television serials
- Adaraneeya Chanchala
- Adara Wassa
- Aththai Me Adare
- Depath Nai
- Diriya Doni
- Ektam Ge
- Giri Shikara Meda
- Googly
- Mini Muthu
- Muthu Palasa
- Nethaka Maayavee
- Night Learners
- Paba
- Pini Wassak
- Ridi Pahan
- Sanda Eliya
- Sasara Seya
- Sathweni Dawasa
- Saveena
- Senehasa Kaviyak
- Sihinayak Paata Paatin
- Sith Bindi Rekha
- Situ Gedara
- Sonduru Dadayakkaraya
- Susumaka Ima
- Thurumpu Asiya
- Wasanthaya Aran Evith
- Wassa Numba Wagei
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Hathara Denama Soorayo remake | Linton |
| 2011 | Suseema | |
| 2012 | Sihinaya Dige Enna | Sangeeth |
Raigam Tele'es
|- ||2009 || Paba || Most Popular Actor ||