Buddhika Jayaratne

Buddhika Jayaratne (බුද්ධික ජයරත්න) is a Sri Lankan film and television actor, scriptwriter, and director. He made his international cinema debut in 2023, starring in Arugam Bay by Marco Carmal (an Israeli production) and Sunny's Mansion by Herman Perera (an Australian production). This achievement marked him as one of the few Sri Lankan actors to venture into the international film arena.
Jayaratne made his directorial debut with with the romantic film Dedunu Wessa in 2020, a film that he also wrote and co-produced by Colombo Pictures and Piyal Seneviratne.
Jayaratne received the Best Actor (Negative) award in 2013 for his outstanding performance in Senasuru Maruwa at the Derana Film Awards.
==Personal life==
Don Andrikku Jayaratne Buddhika Nirodha Dananjaya Jayaratne, was born on 1 August 1974, in Ragama, Sri Lanka, as the only child of Daya and Sumithra Jayaratne. His mother, Sumithra, served as a Nursing Sister In charge at King Fahd University Hospital in Saudi Arabia until her retirement, while his father worked for the Coconut Cultivation Board in Sri Lankahttps://www.coconutsrilanka.lk/ for 40 years and retired as the Deputy General Manager.
Jayaratne completed his primary education at Kumara xx, Colombo, and attended Ananda College, Colombo, for his secondary education. After completing his education, Jayaratne joined the aviation industry. He also worked as a freelance fashion designer and conducted a few fashion shows during this time. His career in the aviation industry ended when he transitioned to the film industry in 2001, but he continued his passion for dress designing by contributing to film productions as a costume designer. Rosa Wasanthaya, Dedunu Wessa, and Amuthu Minissu are a few of his productions for which Jayaratne served as the costume designer.
Jayaratne married Upachala Harankahadeniya in 2014, and their son, Thejaan Jayaratne, was born in 2015.
Jayaratne, who is keen on sustainable living, launched a small business in 2019, Artha by Buddhika Jayaratne. The business designs, manufactures, and sells upcycled furniture and rustic furniture made of reclaimed wood, while also supporting tradesmen who have lost their livelihoods due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
==Acting career==
Jayaratne made his acting debut in Rosa Wasanthaya, directed by , in 2001, which he initially joined the production as the costume designer. Jayaratne continued to work with Warnasuriya in several projects, including Senasuru Maruwa, for which he won the Best Actor (Negative) Award for his role at the 2019 Derana Film Awards.
In 2002, Jayaratne ventured into the Sri Lankan teledrama industry with the role of Depath Nai, a teledrama by Eranga Senarathna. Subsequently, Jayaratne received several jury awards for his performances in teledramas. Throughout his career, he collaborated with renowned Sri Lankan teledrama and film directors such as Jayantha Chandrasiri, Senesh Dissanaike, and Sanjaya Nirmal.
In 2023, Jayaratne made his first international appearance in Arugam Bay, directed by Marco Carmel and produced by United Channel Movies (UCM) in Israel. His second international feature film, Sunny's Mansion, produced by Zayan Productions in Australia, is scheduled to be released in 2023. The film was written and directed by award winning Australian director and film writer Herman Perera.
==Filmography==
YEAR	FILM 	ROLE
2001	Rosa Wasanthe 	Gihan
2003	Le Kiri Kandulu 	Upendra
2004	Randiya Dahara 	Captain Cyril
2006	Dedunu Wessa 	
2006	Samaara 	Shane
2008	Hathara Denama Surayo	Podde Ayya
2009	Sinasuna Adaren 	Thiwanka
2012	Matha 	Damitha (Guest appearance)
2012	Senasuru Maruwa 	Viraj
2013	Butterfly Symphony 	Guest appearance
2013	Raja Horu 	OIC Kapila
2016	Puthandiya 	Vimukthi
2018	The Frozen Fire 	
2019	Katha Karana Heena 	
2019	Vijayaba Kollaya 	
2020	Suparna 	
2021	Aale Corona 	
2021	The Game 	
2021	Nobody Knows 	
2022	MonaLisa 	Gihan
2023	Midunu Vishwaya 	Duncan
TBA 	Arugam Bay 	OIC
TBA 	Sunny's Mansion 	Dhar
TBA 	Sri Siddha 	
TBA 	Seeruwen 	Example
TBA 	Kidnap< 	Police Officer
==Teledramas==
* Chandoli
* Deweni Inima
* Divyadari
* Koombiyo
* Depath Nai
* Kedella ne unusum
* Serisra Lihini
* Pulina Prasada
* Sathara Denek Senpathiyo
* Doni
* Amuthu Minissu
* Adare Suwanda Aran
==Awards==
===Derana Film Awards===
Year	Nominee / work 	Award 	Result
2013	Senasuru Maruwa	Best Actor (Negative)	Won
===State Tele Awards===
Year	Nominee / work 	Award 	Result
2009	Sathara Denek Senpathiyo	Special Jury Award	Won
===SIGNIS International Tele Awards===
Year	Nominee / work 	Award 	Result
2009	Sathara Denek Senpathiyo	Special Jury Award	Won
===Sumathi Tele Awards===
Year	Nominee / work	Award 	Result
2009	Amuthu Minissu	Special Jury Award		Won
Category:1974 births
Category:Sri Lankan people
Category:Film actors
Category:Screenwriters
Category:Directors