Anuj Ranasinghe

Anuj Eranda Ranasinghe (Sinhala: අනූජ් රණසිංහ; Born 5 June 1986) is a Sri Lankan film actor, film producer, businessman, and former model.
He has won the Best Male Model title of Sri Lanka in 2010 and represented Best Male Model World in Spain and emerged as 1st Runner up. He represented Mister International 2011 in Bangkok Thailand and ranked in the Final Top 15. He won 2nd runners up, Best National Costume & Best Talent in Mr. Pan Continental 2015 which was held in the Philippines.
After modeling for numerous ramp shows and Television advertisements, he made his debut Teledrama with Sayuri ((Sinhala: සයුරි) (2014).
His debut movie Me Wage Adarayak ((Sinhala: මේ වගේ ආදරයක්) (2015) was his first commercial success, which earned him a Most Popular Actor nomination on Hiru Golden Film Awards. Wassanaye Sanda (Sinhala: වස්සානයේ සඳ) Moon of the Autumn(Sinhala: සේද මාවතේ) (2020)
Anuj is the founder and the managing director of AR Entertainment which he produced Sedha Mawathe (Sinhala: සේද මාවතේ) (2020) Movie. He is also the founder of GHLAm Beauty cosmetics which is a blooming cosmetics store in Sri Lanka ,Pure Berry Skin Care is one of the leading Ayurvedic herbal range goes under it.
Anuj Ranasinghe was born on 5th of June 1986, in Panadura. His Father Meegamuwage Buddhadasa Ranasinghe is a former Sri Lankan Air Force officer and his mother Kumudu Ranasinghe is a retired Teacher. His Sister Yawanthi Ranasinghe is a Businessperson located in Dubai. 
He attended Grade 1 to Grade 4 in St. Jhon's private School in Panadura, then up to grade 11 (O/L) he studied at Panadura Sri Sumangala College. He did his Advanced Level in Math stream at St. Peters College Colombo 04. He was a lively athlete in school days and won provincial level medals on high jump & long jump events. Played for under 15 & under 17 school cricket teams showing up the skilled personality in extracurricular activities as a schooler. He studied eastern music in class and played violin within the school orchestra being a senior violinist, emphasizing the esthetic and musical talents of him. He also actively participated in school events representing the school orchestra.
Since his father is an Air force officer and sees pictures with aircraft his childhood ambition was to be a pilot and an aviation enthusiast.
He had his education in IDM Computer studies and got his 2nd upper degree in Business IT from the University of Greenwich UK. 
Started his career in 2009 as a lecture on the IDM Computer campus Sri Lanka, late become a Software Developer & Business Development Manager.
=== Modeling ===
He began venturing to his dream right after the advanced level examination. His beginning appearance Before a camera was to a music video called OBA GENA ADARE when he is in his 20's. His driving constrain to be a model proceeded, whereas he was engaging in higher studies, he involved preparing in the gym and begun a controlled diet, practiced yoga and meditation, he was a hard worker to endeavor his objective sooner.
==== Recognitions ====
* Won Best Male Model of Sri Lanka in 2010
* Represented the Best Male Model World in Spain and emerged as the 1st Runner up
* Top 16 at Mister International 2011 which was held in Thailand
* Won 2nd runners up, Best National Costume & Best Talent in Mister Pan Continental 2015 which held in Philippines
==== Fashion Shows ====
* Ramp modeled in major catwalk shows organized by "Bizzarro Addictive" in Spain Benidrom during the International Best Male Model competition in 2010.
* Modeled for "PReT 2011" under top Indian designers Rocky Star, Vikram Padnis, Mandira Wirk, Anand & Rakesh.
* Modeled for James Ferreira's exclusive limited edition collection for Cotton Collection.
* Modeled for Hameedia on "En Vous" which was a Fashion show held on Mahawali Reach Kandy.
* Walked on the runway at Colombo Fashion Week 2011/2012/2013 representing wide range of local & foreign designers.
*Modeled for AOD Fashion Week consecutively in the year 2010 & 2011.
==== TV Commercials ====
Year	TVC 	Reference
2011	DULUX LIGHT & SPACE 	
2011	BLACK NIGHT NEW AGE 	
2011	LANKA TILE 	
2012	FAIR & LOVELY MAX PRO 	
2013	ETISALAT PER SECOND 	
2014	BLUE MOUNTAIN LAND COMPANY 	
2014	COMMERCIAL BANK ACHIEVES ACCOUNT	
2014	SRI LANKA INSURANCE MOTORPLUS 	
2014	CEAT BYKE TYRE 	
2014	LINK KESHA HAIR COOL 	
2015	MOBIL LUBRICANTS 	
2015	SLIC HEALTH COVER 	
2018	GOVERNOR SHIRT 	
Year	Film 	Role 	Language	Notes
2015	Me Wage Adarayak 	Roshan 	Sinhala 	Nominated Best Actor Award on Hiru Golden Film Awards
2018	Wassanaye Sanda 	Sandesh 	Sinhala 	
2019	Goree (film) 	Desmond 	Sinhala 	
2019	President Super Star	King 	Sinhala 	
2020	Sedha Mawathe 	Pawan Senanayaka	Sinhala 	
2020	Sheleena 	Suraj 	Sinhala 	
Year	Film 	Role 	Language	Ref
2020	Sedha Mawathe	Pawan Senanayaka	Sinhala 	
Year	TV Series 	TV Program 	TV Station 	Notes 	Ref
2014	Sayuri 	-NA- 	Swarnavahini 	NA 	
2016	-NA- 	Mega Star Season 1	Hiru TV 	Perfomer 	
2016	-NA- 	Mangalam 	Hiru TV 	Presenter	
2017	Bawa Harana	-NA- 	Independent Television Network	NA 	
2018	-NA- 	Mega Star Season 2	Hiru TV 	Perfomer 	
2018	-NA- 	Hari Raha 	Sirasa TV 	Presenter	
Category:Sri Lankan producers
Category:Sri Lankan actors
Category:Sri Lankan male models