Amila Karunanayake
| Amila Karunanayake | |
|---|---|
| Native name | අමිල කරුණානායක |
| Born | Amila Chinthana Karunanayake Kaluthara, Sri Lanka |
| 🏫 Education | Nalanda College, Colombo |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 2014–present |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Mihiruni Jayawardane |
| 👶 Children | 2 |
Amila Karunanayake (also known as Amila Chinthana Karunanayake)(අමිල කරුණානායක) [Sinhala]) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and television, a model, and a fashion designer.
Personal life
Amila, who was born to Ariya Karunanayake, a businessman, and Suneetha Bandara, a Vice Principal, received his education from Nalanda College, Colombo. While at school, he was an athlete who held the all-island Long Jump record in the under-15 and under-17.[1]
Acting career, moving to cinema and teledrama
After clinching the Man of the Year title in 2007 and representing Sri Lanka at the Mr International pageant in Malaysia.[2] In 2011, he also represented Sri Lanka at the Manhunt International in Korea.[3] Since then, having taken part in commercials and music videos, Amila debuted onto cinema by acting in Nalaka Vithanage's Rupantharana film, playing the role of 'Haren'. Also, Amila had played roles in Porisadaya, Blockbuster,[4] Sikuru Yogaya, Goree (film) and Face to Face. Amila also played a triple role in Bennet Ratnayake's teledrama Palingu Piyapath. He took on the lead roles in two historical dramas directed by Sanath Abeysekera titled Urumayaka Aragalaya and Mahaviru Pandu. He is also part of the cast in Sansara Sihine, which is telecasting on ITN. His latest film, Harsha Udakanda's Kabadi, has hit the wide screen. Amila portrays the role of Manuranga, director and the producer Nishantha Jayawardane.[5]
International filmography
Amila acted as an obsessive lover in award-winning Maldivian director, Seaxan Ali’s film, 'Kaushi' in 2018. Later, in 2020, he again acted in the movie, 'Soul', directed by Seaxan Ali, made for the SAARC Film Awards 2020.[6]
Amila started his film career in 2014 and since then he had acted in the following:
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Rupantharana | Haren |
| 2017 | Blockbuster | |
| 2018 | Porisadaya | Desmond's son |
| 2018 | Kaushi | Maldivian film |
| 2019 | Goree | |
| 2019 | Sikuru Yogaya | Geeth |
| 2019 | Face to Face | Police Inspector |
| 2020 | Soul | Maldivian film |
Fashion designing
Amila also holds the ownership of the popular men's wear brand 'A-Detail'.[6][7]
Beauty contests
Amila frequently participates as a member of the panel of judges for beauty contests.[8][9][10]
References
- ↑ Perera, Tharangani (21 October 2007). "Winning his ultimate goal". The Sunday Times.
- ↑ Man of the Year title in 2007
- ↑ Manhunt International 2011
- ↑ "'Blockbuster' opens". The Sunday Times. 27 August 2017.
- ↑ Karunanayake, Amila Chinthana (14 December 2015). "When Strength is Weakness and..." Daily News (Interview).
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Jayawardana, Ruwini (6 May 2021). "When dreams come true…". Daily News.
- ↑ "Plaid Checkered Shirt – ADetail". Archived from the original on 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2021-07-27.
- ↑ The Chosen Twelve: Derana Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Earth 2016
- ↑ Geethika crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka for Mrs. International USA 2018
- ↑ 4rever Skin Naturals sparkles at ‘Miss Sri Lanka for Miss Earth 2016’ pageant
External links
- Amila Karunanayake on Facebook
- Amila Karunanayake
- Amila Karunanayake
- කබඩි සුදානම් l Amila Karunanayake l Fun With Ryan l EPISODE 21
- Spotight with Prassanna/ Hari TV/ Season 1, Episode 4/ Amila Karunanayake / Anuj Ranasinghe
- Bennett's Palingu Piyapath on ITN
- Goree
- Goree marks MPI’s step towards film production
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