Jagath Chamila wins Best Actor

  • 21 June 2013
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Jagath Chamila has won the Best Actor award a short while ago at the New York City International Film Festival for his role in Priyankara Vithanachchi’s 'Sameege Kathawa' Sam’s Story. 
 
The film “Sam’s Story” is based on the critically acclaimed book of the same name written by Capt. Elmo Jayawardena that won the Gratiaen Prizein 2001.
 
Jagath is known for his ability to adapt to roles he performs, making him one of the most outstanding actors Sri Lanka has produced, in all three formats of acting; Stage drama, tele drama and cinema.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Daily Mirror 

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  • Vajira Jayawardena

    Vajira Jayawardena

    Jun 21, 2013 12:00 am

    Congrats Chamila ! You brought pride to our country. Keep it up !

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  • Dilrukshi

    Dilrukshi

    Jun 21, 2013 12:00 am

    Yesterday while I was watching a drama on Sirasa I was thinking he is a very talented actor.Today he has won Best Actor award. Congratulations Jagath Chamila. KEEP IT UP

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  • MAHESH FERNANDO

    MAHESH FERNANDO

    Jun 21, 2013 12:00 am

    Congratulation and all the best. I new one day you will get this kind of award

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  • Senani Rudolph

    Senani Rudolph

    Jun 21, 2013 12:00 am

    Congratulations Chamila! What an accomplishment! You took the sound of Sri Lanka to the world. All the Sri Lankans are so proud of you. Way to go :)

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  • Gon Banda

    Gon Banda

    Jun 22, 2013 12:00 am

    Congratulations are in order, for this talented young man.

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  • Malik

    Malik

    Jun 24, 2013 12:00 am

    Who is this??? Are these “real” actors?? These small film festivals are held specifically to hand out “fake” awards to 3rd world countries, since they can never win Oscars.

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  • Yaz

    Yaz

    Jun 24, 2013 12:00 am

    Congratz to Chamila.......... But on the other hand agree with Malik.... Is there really a "NEW YORK CITY" International Film Festival?????? Wonder how much had to be paid for the AWARD!!!!

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  • suresh

    suresh

    Jun 24, 2013 12:00 am

    Yes there is. Check it http://www.nyciff.com/ and find the details. It is unfortunate some people try to mock at our own people's achievements. Congrats Chamila !!!

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