Srinath Maddumage

He is a past pupil of Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa. While in school, he started acting under Gurudeva Tissa Gunawardena. During that time, he played the title role in stage play Pandukabhaya directed by Simon Navagattegama. Maddumage has an external degree and diploma in Journalism from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. He is married to Sriyani Jayawickrema, who is a PhD graduate in Water Management. the couple currently live in Epping, Victoria, Australia. They have one daughter, Menuri Chamathka. ==Acting career==

After secondary education, Maddumage studied theater and drama under teachers like Solamon Fonseka and Rudi Corrence. His maiden stage drama acting came through Monarawilak. He has acted in many teledramas directed by Nalan Mendis including Nedeyo, Sathpura Wasiyo and Sooriya Daruwo. He acted in stage drama Padhada Asapuwa by Sriyantha Mendis which got the opportunity to travel to 13 countries in Europe for staging the drama. Maddumage started his film career with Ayoma back in 1995, directed by Parakrama Niriella with a minor role. In 1999, he was nominated for the award for Best Upcoming Actor at Sarasaviya Awards for the role in film Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli. • Daruwange Ammala • Depath Nai • Duvili Maliga • Kotipathiyo • Ingammaruwa • Itu Devi Vimana • Kaha Ira Pamula • Keetaya 5 • Kulawanthayo • Mathaka Sulanga • Maya Mansala • Mihimadala Giniganie • Sandagira • Salli Pokuru • Sathpura Wasiyo • Sooriya Daruwo • Suba Saha yasa • Surya Vinsathi • Visi Ekwana Horawa • Wansakkarayo Notable theater works • Padhada Asapuwa • Suba Saha Yasa • Ashawe Veedi • Warrantuwa ==Beyond acting==

He worked in Peter Maccallum Cancer Hospital in Melbourne. He is very popular for conducting muppet shows such as Rusara Vindana, Kele Kade, Sudu Pancha, Hichchi Pinchi (Ran Pancha) and Panchai Pinchei for channels like Rupavahini, ITN, Swarnawahini. In 1998, he won awards at the Asian Muppet Festival held at Seoul, Korea. He also worked as a Video Production co-ordinator at Alcohol & Drug Information Center (ADDICT). ==Filmography==

He has won several awards at the local stage drama festivals and television festivals. ===Sumathi Awards=== State Drama Festival ==References==