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 on 2001.Acting career
In 2001, she is invited to act in the teledrama ''Irabatu Tharuwa'' bySelected television serials
* ''Abhisamaya'' * ''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'' * ''Ukusso'' * ''Visirunu Renu'' * ''Wara Mal'' * ''Yakada Pahanthira'' * ''Yasa Isuru'' * ''Yes Boss'' as RoshiniSelected 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 actressFilmography
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''.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 , ,References
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