Nethmi Nisheka Roshel Rogers (born November 6, 1998) is a Sinhalese Sri Lankan actress, model, and TV presenter based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She completed her education at Bomiriya Central College and graduated from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. A fluent Sinhala speaker, she represents Sinhalese ethnicity and Sri Lankan nationality. Known on Instagram as @roshelrogers, she captivates an audience of 600K+ followers, sharing her mantra: “Be happy. Be bright. Be YOU ✨.”
Roshel made her television debut as Jayawathi in Sakkaran (2019), but it was her role as Aksha in the long-running hit series Deweni Inima that made her a household name. She earned critical acclaim for her role as Parami in the romantic film Adaraneeya Prarthana (2022), followed by her gripping portrayal of Samadhi in the thriller Kambili (2024). Her credits also include Rosa, Nikini Kusum, Paaradeese, and web shorts like Cherry Blossoms. As a face of multiple commercial brands including Tecno Camon and Nescafé, she’s a fast-rising star in Sri Lankan media.
In 2019, Roshel won the Miss Photogenic title at the Jathika Rupavahini Awurudu Kumariya pageant. Her TV Derana “Hot Seat” interview showed her bold personality and firm belief in women’s independence: “If a girl is financially stable, there’s no problem.” She also participates in animal welfare drives and charity campaigns like “Feed A Child.” Despite her rising fame, she has kept her personal relationships private
