Semini Dinusha Palihawadana née Iddamalgoda (born June 19, 1973, as සේමිණි ඉද්දමල්ගොඩ) [Sinhala]), popularly known as Semini Iddamalgoda, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Performing in both dramas to comedies, she is best known for the role Roshini in television sitcom Yes Boss, role Kumari in the film Sinhawa Atharin and as Suddi in film 28.
She participated in reality programs Sirasa Dancing Stars and Hiru Mega Stars
Personal life Semini Iddamalgoda was born on 19 June 1973 in Colombo as the eldest of the family for K.M.P. Bandara and Nesta Palihawadana. She has a younger brother, Gihan Menaka. She started education from Niyagama Primary School, Elpitiya.
She is married to Dhammika Jayalal Keerthi Iddamalgoda, who is a Police officer. He was born on April 27, 1967, as the youngest of three siblings. His father, Weerasiri Kularatne Iddamalgoda was a Co-operative Inspector and Internal Auditor, and his mother was Fransisca Jayawardane of Weralupa, Ratnapura. Dhammika studied at Sivali Central College, Ratnapura. He joined the Police in 1988 at the age of 21. Just after finishing A/L for Semini, they married on 15 December 1994 and the couple has one daughter, Kumali Aseka born in 2001.
Acting career In 2001, she is invited to act in the teledrama Irabatu Tharuwa by Sriyani Amarasena. She acted in the stage drama Punchi Adara Balakirima and won the award for the best actress in state drama festival. Hansa Geethaya directed by V. Sivadasan became her first teledrama production.
Selected television serials
Abhisamaya Amuthu Dosthara Amuthu Minissu Dedunu Sihina Dekona Gini Dewana Maw Gimhana Tharanaya Gini Pupuru Irabatu Tharuwa as Punni Kadupul Mal Kammiththa Karuwala Gedara as Podi Hami Kinduru Adaviya Kiripabalu Vila Kuwera Wara Maada Nubamaya Maya Agni Netra Mangalyaya Nim Walalla Nonimi Yathra Pawara Menuwara Randoli Rangana Vijithaya Ran Mehesi Samanala Yaya Sathya Swayanjatha Tharupaba The Lake Ukusso Visirunu Renu Wara Mal Yakada Pahanthira Yasa Isuru Yes Boss as Roshini
Selected stage dramas
Punchi Adara Balakirima
Beyond acting She was the Second-Runner-Up of the Mrs. Sri Lanka pageant in 1999. In 2006, she hosted the television program Semini Samaga Mathaka Mawatha telecast on TV Derana.
Controversy In 2013, Iddamalgoda sued fellow actress Damitha Abeyratne for Rs 50 million having allegedly defamed her during an interview with a Ran FM radio channel on January 13, 2013. In 2014, Abeyratne demanded Rs. 100 million as damages from Iddamalgoda for allegedly defaming her. The case was taken at the Colombo District Court on 24 February 2014. On 14 October 2014, both withdrew their civil suits.
Filmography Her maiden cinematic experience came through a supportive role in 2001 film Rosa Wasanthe, directed by Udayakantha Warnasuriya. Some of her popular films are Sudu Hansi, 28 and Sinahawa Atharin.
Year Film Role Ref. 2001 Rosa Wasanthe Mihiri 2003 Yakada Pihatu Surangi 2005 Asani Warsha Kanthi 2005 Sulanga 2006 Nilambare Nimal's wife 2006 Samaara Ruwina 2007 Ran Kevita Janith's mother 2009 Ali Surathal Manju 2009 Ekamath Eka Rateka 2010 Sudu Hansi Shami 2010 Dakina Dakina Mal Chamathka 2010 Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe Item song 2011 King Hunther Neetha 2014 Ko Mark No Mark Mrs. Palatupana 2014 Api Marenne Na Amarajeewa's wife 2015 Sinahawa Atharin Kumari 2017 28 Suddi 2017 Paha Samath Mrs. Meegaspe 2018 Nela 2019 Katha Karana Heena 2022 Ashawari 2023 Visangamanaya Rukshani 2023 Swara 2024 Seeruwen adulterous mother 2024 Mandara Mamaa Ashan's mother
Awards and accolades She has won several awards at the local stage drama festivals and television festivals.
Sumathi Awards
|| 2001 ||| Irabatu Tharuwa || Best Upcoming Actress || |- || 2012 ||| Ithin Mata Awasarai || Merit Award ||
Sarasaviya Awards
|| 2001 ||| Yakada Pihatu || Merit Award ||
State Drama Festival Awards
|| ||| Punchi Adara Balakirima || Best Actress ||
Presidential Film Awards
|| 2015 ||| Sinahawa Atharin || Best Actress ||
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