Lutesha Sadhewa (born 23 June 1994) is an Indonesian actress and model. Lutesha is an acronym for La Luna Tesha.[1] She is the granddaughter of Indonesian diplomat and naval officer Idrus Nasir Djajadiningrat. Lutesha has appeared in a number of Indonesian films, including the Netflix feature The Big 4 (2022), and co-starred in Virgin the Series (2022) on Disney+.
Lutesha | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lutesha Sadhewa June 23, 1994 |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Alma mater | University of Indonesia |
| Occupations | |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
| Relatives | Idrus Nasir Djajadiningrat (grandfather) |
Early life
editLutesha was born on June 23, 1994, in Jakarta, Indonesia.[2] She is the second child of three siblings, and the granddaughter of Indonesian diplomat and naval officer Idrus Nasir Djajadiningrat.[3] She is often called Ute.[4] She attended high school at SMA Plus Pembangunan Jaya, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Dutch literature from the University of Indonesia.[5][6]
Career
editLutesha began modeling by participating in a magazine modeling competition when she was 19.[7] She interned in the marketing department at fashion company Tinkerlust in 2016.[6] She also worked as an account executive and social media manager at an art museum and digital agency when living in Bali. Her career in acting began with the role of Suki in the film My Generation (2017), for which she was nominated Best New Actress in the Indonesian annual Maya Awards. After shooting My Generation, Lutesha remained in Jakarta, working as a graphic designer.[8][9] Over the course of her first four films, My Generation, Ambu, Glorious Days, and May the Devil Take You Too, Lutesha continued working as a graphic designer.[7] In 2022, Lutesha co-starred as Alpha, a member of the titular team of assassins in the Netflix feature, The Big 4,[10] and as Raya Fitri, one of a group of high school students investigating the death of a classmate, in the mini-series, Virgin the Series, on Disney+.[11] In 2023, she appeared in 13 Bombs in Jakarta, and co-starred in Ali Topan. NME noted of 13 Bombs, "Lutesha struggles to be a team player and keep her natural charisma in check, ... underlining how restraint remains her Achilles’ heel as an actor", and that she "proves in Ali Topan that she has the potential to be among the finest actors of her generation."[12][13]
Personal life
editOn March 23, 2022, Lutesha married artist Cahyo Arswandaru.[14][15] She considers herself introverted, and says she can have a hard time watching her own film performances.[7]
Filmography
editFilm
editOriginal Indonesian titles in parentheses.
| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | My Generation | Suki | |
| 2019 | Ambu | Nona | |
| Glorious Days (Bebas; lit. Free) | Suci Eliana | ||
| 2020 | May the Devil Take You Too (Sebelum Iblis Menjemput Ayat 2) | Kristi | |
| 2021 | Photocopier (Penyalin Cahaya) | Farah Natia | |
| 2022 | Keramat 2: Caruban Larang | Ute | |
| Piknik Pesona | Aya | Segment: "S(Aya)" | |
| The Big 4 | Alpha | ||
| 2023 | A Long Way to Come Home (Jalan yang Jauh, Jangan Lupa Pulang) | Ani Suryani / Honey | |
| Dear David | Anya | ||
| Panduan Mempersiapkan Perpisahan | Demetria Florencia / Demi | ||
| Ketika Berhenti di Sini | Untari Rahmadini | ||
| Ali Topan | Anna Karenina | ||
| 13 Bombs in Jakarta (13 Bom di Jakarta) | Agnes | ||
| 2024 | Goodbye, Farewell (Sampai Jumpa, Selamat Tinggal) | Vanya | |
| Love Unlike In K-Dramas | Dhea |
Short film
edit| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Junk Society | N/A | Short film by Chelsea Islan |
| 2021 | You and Me in Low Angle | Leila | |
| 2023 | Mushi Hime | Insect Princess |
Web series
edit| Year | Title | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Halustik | Niki O'Brian | |
| 2019 | Unscripted Man | Anjani | |
| 2022 | Virgin the Series | Raya Fitri | |
| TBA | Broken Mirror | Sani |
Music videos
edit- "Jalan Terus" - Afgan (2016)
- "True Love" - Elephant Kind (2017)
- "Konon Katanya" - Kunto Aji (2018)
- "Inamorata" - Bam Mastro (2018)
- "Fana Merah Jambu" - Fourtwnty (2018)
- "Mendekati Lugu" - NOAH (2021)
- "Perjumpaan Kita" - Chandra Darusman and Dian Sastrowardoyo (2021)
- "Terang" - Biru Baru (2022)
- "Janji Palsu" - Hindia (2023)
- "Mengertilah Kasih" - Afgan and Andi Rianto (2023)
- "Last Night's Kiss" - MANJA (2023)
- "Am I Bothering You?" - Reality Club (2023)
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Maya Awards | Best New Actress | My Generation | Nominated |
| Dahsyatnya Awards | Outstanding Model in a Music Video | "Jalan Terus" (performed by Afgan) | Nominated (with Afgan) | |
| 2019 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Regional Winner | Halustik | Won |
| 2023 | Maya Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | The Big 4 | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Lutesha". Sharonangelia.com. 9 August 2017.
- ^ Dubey, Shreya (Jan 13, 2022). "Netflix 'Photocopier': 5 things you didn't know about Shenina Cinnamon". MEAWW. Retrieved Aug 18, 2023.
- ^ Muthalib, Erni (2013-04-18). "Silsilah Panembahan Singaperbangsa". Silsilah Keluarga. Archived from the original on 2018-01-06.
- ^ Trinoviana, Anindita (18 March 2019). "10 Pesona Lutesha Sadhewa, Model yang Bermain dalam Film 'Bebas'". Akurat.co. Retrieved Aug 19, 2023.
- ^ "LUTESHA – Pangkalan Data Pendidikan Tinggi". PDDikti.
- ^ a b "Lutesha". Retrieved August 18, 2023 – via LinkedIn.
- ^ a b c Juristiawan, Rivan (13 Apr 2023). "Lebih Dekat Mengenal Lutesha, Si Duyung Senja Lulusan Sastra Belanda yang Ternyata Sudah Menikah". Fimela.com. Retrieved Oct 20, 2023.
- ^ Nurin, Fajarina; Cofans Rantung, Revi (May 19, 2019). "Interview: Cerita Lutesha Sadhewa dari Anak Kantoran hingga Jadi Artis". Suara.com.
- ^ Hastutik, Agus Dwi (Oct 16, 2017). "Book worm: Lutesha: 'Into romance and fiction novels'". Jakarta Post. Retrieved Aug 19, 2023.
- ^ Chute, Harrison (Jan 3, 2023). "Netflix's 'The Big 4' Is Racking Up Millions of Views, But Are You Watching?". Collider. Retrieved Aug 19, 2023.
- ^ "Virgen the Series". Disney+. Retrieved Aug 18, 2023.
- ^ Martua, Felix (December 28, 2023). "'13 Bombs in Jakarta' review: straight-shooting, zero-fucks-given fun". NME. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Martua, Felix (February 15, 2024). "'Ali Topan' review: a punchy, yet superficial punk romance". NME. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Cahyo Arswandaru – Pangkalan Data Pendidikan Tinggi". PDDikti.
- ^ Mario, Vincentius (24 March 2022). Aditia, Andika (ed.). "Selamat, Lutesha Resmi Menikah dengan Arswandaru". Kompas.com. Retrieved 24 March 2022.