Semini Iddamalgoda

Semini Dinusha Palihawadana née Iddamalgoda (born June 19, 1973, as සේමිණි ඉද්දමල්ගොඩ) [Sinhala]), popularly 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 for reality programs Sirasa Dancing Stars and then for 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 on 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 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 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.

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 || Won
 * 2012 ||| Ithin Mata Awasarai || Merit Award || Won
 * 2012 ||| Ithin Mata Awasarai || Merit Award || Won
 * 2012 ||| Ithin Mata Awasarai || Merit Award || Won

Sarasaviya Awards

 * 2001 ||| Yakada Pihatu || Merit Award || Won
 * 2001 ||| Yakada Pihatu || Merit Award || Won

State Drama Festival Awards

 * ||| Punchi Adara Balakirima || Best Actress || Won
 * ||| Punchi Adara Balakirima || Best Actress || Won

Presidential Film Awards

 * 2015 ||| Sinahawa Atharin || Best Actress ||
 * 2015 ||| Sinahawa Atharin || Best Actress ||