Madhawa Wijesinghe

Wijesinghe Pathirage Harindra Madhava Wijesinghe, born on June 18, 1988 (Sinhala: මාධව විජේසිංහ), widely recognized as Madhava Wijesinghe, is a multifaceted talent in the realm of Sri Lankan cinema, theater, television, and television presenting. Emerging as a child artist, Wijesinghe ascended to become a prominent television presenter in Sri Lanka, renowned for his engaging hosting of the reality show "Derana Little Star" and the musical chat program "Champions Stars."

Personal Life:

Born on June 18, 1988, in Sri Jayewardenepura, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Madhava Wijesinghe holds the distinction of being the second child in his family. His father, Wijesinghe Pathirage Padmasena Perera, holds the esteemed position of Deputy General Manager at the State Mortgage and Investment Bank. His mother, Kahandawa Appuhamillage Malkanthi Kahandawa, serves as a dedicated state employee. Among his family members is his brother, Gayan Wijesinghe, who occupies the role of an assistant accountant. His educational journey encompassed primary education at Maharagama Dharmashoka College, followed by secondary education at Lumbini College.

In 2011, Wijesinghe achieved a Diploma in Writer-ship and Communication from The Department of Sinhala and Mass Communication within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Further enriching his skills, he completed a Diploma in Television Program Production Techniques and Video Technology through the National Youth Services Council, Maharagama.

Madhava Wijesinghe tied the knot with Nanduni Ranasinghe on October 26, 2020. Nanduni, a graduate of Tianjin Medical University, China, hails from an artistic lineage, with veteran actor Douglas Ranasinghe as her paternal uncle, and renowned radio personality Thileka Ranasinghe as her paternal aunt. Notably, her cousin is the esteemed actor Saranga Disasekara, and her sister-in-law is the acclaimed actress Dinakshie Priyasad.

Career:

At the tender age of five in 1993, Wijesinghe embarked on his acting journey, making his debut in the critically acclaimed movie "Chanda Kinnari," directed by Asoka Handagama. This significant venture saw him portraying the role of the 'youngest son' alongside renowned lead actors Swarna Mallawarachchi and Hemasiri Liyanage.

Engaging actively in the State Children's Drama Festival, he ventured into hosting student programs on Independent Television Channel and Sirasa TV. He also graced numerous commercials. Wijesinghe's prowess earned him a merit certificate for his lead role in the State Drama Festival. His remarkable acting skills further earned him the lead role in an award-winning play produced by Gayathri Heenatigama for the State Drama Festival.

In 2005, Wijesinghe made his entry into TV Derana as a presenter, taking on the role of hosting the children's reality show "Little Star" alongside Sachini Nipunsala. This dynamic duo continued to captivate audiences across ten seasons of the show. He presently co-hosts the musical chat program "Derana Champions Stars Unlimited" alongside Nipunsala and Peshala Manoj. Notably, he starred in the television series "Wassana Sihinaya" in 2009, sharing the lead role of 'Kasun' with Dinakshie Priyasad. The series, directed by Janaka Siriwardana, was based on a novel by Upul Shantha Sannasgala.

His pivotal role as 'Anuhas' in the television serial "Thurya" marked a turning point in his career in 2011. Subsequently, he added to his repertoire with roles in various serials, including "Hima Kandu" (2013), "Rana" (2014), "Sujatha" (2014), "Salsapuna" (2017), "Sanda Pini Wessa" (2018), "Thodu" (2019), and "Neela Pabalu" (2019). In addition, Madhava Wijesinghe delved into cinema, starring in the biographical film "Anagarika Dharmapala Srimathano" directed by Sanath Abeysekara. His on-screen impact extended to music videos, where he featured in over 50 creations for singers like T. M. Jayaratne, Roshan Fernando, Prasanga Thisera, Raween Kanishka, Laksman Wijesekara, and Ruwan Fernando. Notably, he also established the production company 'INNOV 8 Sri Lanka,' responsible for producing television shows, music videos, and commercials.

Madhava Wijesinghe's dynamic presence continues to shape the entertainment landscape of Sri Lanka across various mediums.