Semini Iddamalgoda

Semini Iddamalgoda
Semini Iddamalgoda
සේමිණි ඉද්දමල්ගොඩ
Born	Semini Dinusha Palihawadana; June 19, 1973 (age 52); Colombo
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Education	Niyagama Primary School
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1994–present
Spouse	Dhammika Keerthi Bandara (m. 1994)
Children	Kumali Aseka
Parent(s)	K.M.P. Bandara (father); Nesta Palihawadana (mother)
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Semini Dinusha Palihawadana née Iddamalgoda^[1]^{[deprecated source]} (born June 19, 1973, as සේමිණි ඉද්දමල්ගොඩ) [Sinhala]), popularly as Semini Iddamalgoda, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television.^[2] 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.^[3]^[4]

She participated in reality programs Sirasa Dancing Stars^[5] and Hiru Mega Stars^[6]

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.^[7] She has a younger brother, Gihan Menaka. She started education from Niyagama Primary School, Elpitiya.^[8]

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.^[7] 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 on 2001.^[7]

Acting career

In 2001, she is invited to act in the teledrama Irabatu Tharuwa by Sriyani Amarasena.^[9] She acted in the stage drama Punchi Adara Balakirima and won the award for the best actress in state drama festival.^[10] Hansa Geethaya directed by V. Sivadasan became her first teledrama production.^[7]

Selected television serials

Abhisamaya^[9]^[11]
Amuthu Dosthara^[12]
Amuthu Minissu^[13]
Dedunu Sihina^[14]^[15]
Dekona Gini ^[16]
Dewana Maw ^[17]
Gimhana Tharanaya ^[18]
Gini Pupuru^[19]
Irabatu Tharuwa as Punni
Kadupul Mal^[9]^[20]
Kammiththa^[21]
Karuwala Gedara as Podi Hami ^[22]
Kinduru Adaviya^[23]
Kiripabalu Vila ^[24]
Kuwera Wara ^[25]
Maada Nubamaya^[26]
Maya Agni^[27]
Netra Mangalyaya^[9]^[28]
Nim Walalla ^[29]
Nonimi Yathra ^[30]
Pawara Menuwara^[31]
Randoli^[32]
Rangana Vijithaya ^[33]
Ran Mehesi ^[34]
Samanala Yaya ^[35]
Sathya^[36]
Swayanjatha^[37]
Tharupaba^[38]
Ukusso^[39]
Visirunu Renu^[40]
Wara Mal^[41]
Yakada Pahanthira^[42]
Yasa Isuru ^[43]
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.^[7] In 2006, she hosted the television program Semini Samaga Mathaka Mawatha telecast on TV Derana.^[44]

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.^[45] On 14 October 2014, both withdrew their civil suits.^[46]

Filmography

Her maiden cinematic experience came through a supportive role in 2001 film Rosa Wasanthe, directed by Udayakantha Warnasuriya.^[47] Some of her popular films are Sudu Hansi, 28 and Sinahawa Atharin.^[48]^[49]

Key
†	Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released

Year	Film	Role	Ref.
2001	Rosa Wasanthe	Mihiri	^[50]
2003	Yakada Pihatu	Surangi	^[51]
2005	Asani Warsha	Kanthi	^[52]
2005	Sulanga		^[53]
2006	Nilambare	Nimal's wife	^[54]
2006	Samaara	Ruwina	^[55]
2007	Ran Kevita	Janith's mother	^[56]
2009	Ali Surathal	Manju	^[57]
2009	Ekamath Eka Rateka		^[58]
2010	Sudu Hansi	Shami	^[59]
2010	Dakina Dakina Mal	Chamathka	^[60]
2010	Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe	Item song	^[61]
2011	King Hunther	Neetha	^[62]
2014	Ko Mark No Mark	Mrs. Palatupana	^[63]
2014	Api Marenne Na	Amarajeewa's wife	^[64]
2015	Sinahawa Atharin	Kumari	^[65]
2017	28	Suddi	^[66]
2017	Paha Samath	Mrs. Meegaspe	^[67]
2018	Nela		^[68]
2019	Katha Karana Heena		^[69]
2022	Ashawari		^[70]
2023	Visangamanaya	Rukshani	^[71]
2023	Swara		^[72]
2024	Seeruwen	adulterous mother	^[73]
2024	Mandara	Mamaa
TBA	Replica †	Ashan's mother	^[74]

Awards and accolades

She has won several awards at the local stage drama festivals and television festivals.^[7]^[75]

Sumathi Awards


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2001	Irabatu Tharuwa	Best Upcoming Actress	Won
2012	Ithin Mata Awasarai	Merit Award	Won

Sarasaviya Awards


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2001	Yakada Pihatu	Merit Award	Won

State Drama Festival Awards


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
	Punchi Adara Balakirima	Best Actress	Won

Presidential Film Awards


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2015	Sinahawa Atharin	Best Actress	Nominated

References

^ "Actresses in Sri Lankan cinema - Semini Iddamalgoda". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
^ "Actresses in Sri Lankan cinema - Semini Iddamalgoda". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
^ "A journey worth sitting through". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
^ "A victorious journey on '28-Sri'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
^ "Semini is back". lankahotnews. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
^ "Hiru Mega Stars profiles - Semini Iddamalgoda - සේමිණි ඉද්දමල්ගොඩ". Hiru TV. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "'It was our destiny to be together". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
^ "Chat with Semini Iddamalgoda". lankahotnews. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "From humble beginnings to great heights". Infolanka. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
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^ "'Dekona Gini': Tale of humour and suspense". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
^ "'Dewana Maw': A campaign against cruelty to animals". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
^ "'Gimhana Tharanaya' portrays family conflicts". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
^ "Two unusual teledramas". Sunday Times. Retrieved 7 May 2019.
^ "'Kadupul Mal': Parental role in marriage". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
^ "'Kammiththa' from Daya's comic story". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
^ "'Karuvala Gedera' brings out the conflict between changing lifestyles". Sunday Times. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
^ "Susil brings Kinduru Adaviya". Daily News. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
^ "'Kiripabalu Wila' warns of the danger of suspicion". Sunday Times. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
^ "'Kuwera Wara' revolves around an ambitious man". Sunday Times. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
^ "චරිතය Powerful ඉන්නේ මමම තමා Semini Iddamalgoda". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
^ ""Maya Agni" portrays a family in distress". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
^ "'Nethra Mangallaya': another formula tale". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
^ "'Nim Walalla' : A tale of a widow and three daughters". Sunday Times. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
^ "A voyage from here to eternity". Sunday times. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
^ "'Pawara Menuwara':Woman athlete's story". Sunday times. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
^ "A novelist goes in search of a plot". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
^ "'Rangana Vijithaya' : Suspense story". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
^ "'Ran Mehesi':Lady Without a halo". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
^ "'Samanala Yaya': A failed trick". Sunday Times. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
^ "Muhurath ceremony for 'Sathya'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
^ "Sudath shows prowess with 'Swayanjatha'". sudathrohana.com. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
^ "'Tharupaba': Love life of a journalist". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
^ "Ukusso swoop on ITN". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
^ "'Visirinu Renu' shows the worlds of six women". Sunday Times. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
^ "Sirasa changes face". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
^ "Yakada Pahanthira, a weekend treat". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
^ "'Yasa Isuru' tackles avarice of man". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
^ "'Semini Samaga Mathaka mawatha' on Derana". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
^ "Now, Damitha demands Rs. 100 mn from Semini". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
^ "Damitha, Semini settle their dispute". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
^ "Kusum Renu filmography". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
^ "Semini Iddamalgoda filmography". IMDb. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
^ "Chat with Semini Iddamalgoda". lankahitgossip. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
^ "'Parasathu Uyana' gets Udayakantha's touch". Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
^ "'Yakada Pihatu' ready to fly off". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
^ "11. Asani Warsha (Wrath & Rain) - 2004". Official Website of Vasantha Obeysekere. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
^ "Sulanga screened in Kurunegala today". Daily News. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
^ "Nilambare: 'Love has no bounds'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 24 February 2017.
^ "Sanjaya enters cinema with 'Samara'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 December 2019.
^ "Rankevita 2 is Ready". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
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^ "Reflecting the 'image' of Colombo society". Daily News. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
^ "'Dakina Dakina Mal' marks 50th production for Sunil T." Sunday Observer. Retrieved 25 April 2019.
^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
^ "King Hunther – කිංහන්තර්". cinema.lk. Retrieved 7 March 2017.
^ "කෝ මාර්ක් නෝ මාර්ක් – Ko Mark No Mark movie plot". cinema.lk. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
^ "Api Marenne Na Cast & Credits". Daily News. Retrieved 10 August 2017.
^ "Semini in a artistic role". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
^ "Twenty Eight Film". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
^ "5 Samath - 5 සමත්". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 11 May 2017.
^ "Sinhala screened films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
^ "Apoorwa's story of The Talking Dreams". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
^ "Ashawari: This is not a love story". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
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^ "Swara". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
^ "Seeruwen: The third eye of an unseen dimension". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 25 January 2023.
^ "කෘත්‍රිම බුද්ධියේ මහිමය". Sarasaviya. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
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[1] "Actresses in Sri Lankan cinema - Semini Iddamalgoda". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 August 2018.

[2] "Actresses in Sri Lankan cinema - Semini Iddamalgoda". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 August 2018.

[3] "A journey worth sitting through". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 25 April 2019.

[4] "A victorious journey on '28-Sri'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 25 April 2019.

[5] "Semini is back". lankahotnews. Retrieved 9 August 2016.

[seminimega-6] "Hiru Mega Stars profiles - Semini Iddamalgoda - සේමිණි ඉද්දමල්ගොඩ". Hiru TV. Retrieved 9 August 2016.

[dhammika-7] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f "'It was our destiny to be together". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 25 April 2019.

[8] "Chat with Semini Iddamalgoda". lankahotnews. Retrieved 25 April 2019.

[seminifirst-9] "From humble beginnings to great heights". Infolanka. Retrieved 9 August 2016.

[10] "කිහිප වතාවක්ම මට දරුවො ලැබෙන්න ගිහින් නැතිවුණා – සේමිණි". lankahitgossip. Retrieved 9 August 2016.

[11] "'Abhisamaya' portrays tale of a widow". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.

[12] "සම්මාන බලාගෙන නිර්මාණවල රඟපාන්න කැමැති නැහැ: සේමිණී ඉද්දමල්ගොඩ". silumina.lk. 12 January 2025. Retrieved 12 January 2025.

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[16] "'Dekona Gini': Tale of humour and suspense". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 December 2019.

[17] "'Dewana Maw': A campaign against cruelty to animals". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 December 2019.

[18] "'Gimhana Tharanaya' portrays family conflicts". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.

[19] "Two unusual teledramas". Sunday Times. Retrieved 7 May 2019.

[20] "'Kadupul Mal': Parental role in marriage". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.

[21] "'Kammiththa' from Daya's comic story". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 September 2019.

[22] "'Karuvala Gedera' brings out the conflict between changing lifestyles". Sunday Times. Retrieved 12 December 2019.

[23] "Susil brings Kinduru Adaviya". Daily News. Retrieved 15 August 2019.

[24] "'Kiripabalu Wila' warns of the danger of suspicion". Sunday Times. Retrieved 10 December 2019.

[25] "'Kuwera Wara' revolves around an ambitious man". Sunday Times. Retrieved 13 December 2019.

[26] "චරිතය Powerful ඉන්නේ මමම තමා Semini Iddamalgoda". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 17 July 2019.

[27] ""Maya Agni" portrays a family in distress". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.

[28] "'Nethra Mangallaya': another formula tale". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 September 2019.

[29] "'Nim Walalla' : A tale of a widow and three daughters". Sunday Times. Retrieved 12 December 2019.

[30] "A voyage from here to eternity". Sunday times. Retrieved 17 November 2017.

[31] "'Pawara Menuwara':Woman athlete's story". Sunday times. Retrieved 17 November 2017.

[32] "A novelist goes in search of a plot". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.

[33] "'Rangana Vijithaya' : Suspense story". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 September 2019.

[34] "'Ran Mehesi':Lady Without a halo". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 August 2019.

[35] "'Samanala Yaya': A failed trick". Sunday Times. Retrieved 4 December 2019.

[36] "Muhurath ceremony for 'Sathya'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 5 May 2019.

[37] "Sudath shows prowess with 'Swayanjatha'". sudathrohana.com. Retrieved 17 July 2019.

[38] "'Tharupaba': Love life of a journalist". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.

[39] "Ukusso swoop on ITN". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.

[40] "'Visirinu Renu' shows the worlds of six women". Sunday Times. Retrieved 30 July 2019.

[41] "Sirasa changes face". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.

[42] "Yakada Pahanthira, a weekend treat". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 17 July 2019.

[43] "'Yasa Isuru' tackles avarice of man". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 December 2019.

[44] "'Semini Samaga Mathaka mawatha' on Derana". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 December 2019.

[45] "Now, Damitha demands Rs. 100 mn from Semini". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 17 July 2019.

[46] "Damitha, Semini settle their dispute". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 17 July 2019.

[47] "Kusum Renu filmography". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 9 August 2018.

[48] "Semini Iddamalgoda filmography". IMDb. Retrieved 17 July 2019.

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[50] "'Parasathu Uyana' gets Udayakantha's touch". Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 October 2016.

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[53] "Sulanga screened in Kurunegala today". Daily News. Retrieved 11 March 2017.

[54] "Nilambare: 'Love has no bounds'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 24 February 2017.

[55] "Sanjaya enters cinema with 'Samara'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 December 2019.

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Semini Iddamalgoda
සේමිණි ඉද්දමල්ගොඩ
Born	Semini Dinusha Palihawadana (1973-06-19) June 19, 1973 (age 52) Colombo
Nationality	Sri Lankan
Education	Niyagama Primary School
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1994–present
Spouse	Dhammika Keerthi Bandara (m. 1994)
Children	Kumali Aseka
Parent(s)	K.M.P. Bandara (father) Nesta Palihawadana (mother)