Arswendy Bening Swara

Biography

Arswendy Beningswara Nasution (born on November 22, 1957) is an Indonesian actor, acting coach, and director of Mandailing descent. He studied Performing Arts at the Jakarta Institute of the Arts (IKJ) from 1978 to 1982. His career began in theater, joining Teater Mandiri, led by Putu Wijaya. His film debut was Opera Jakarta in 1985. In addition to acting, Arswendy is also known as an acting coach for various films, such as Denias, Senandung Di Atas Awan and Merah Putih. Some of his most notable films include Satan’s Slaves (2017) as Ustad, Two Blue Stripes (2019) as Rudy, and Missing Home (2022) as Pak Domu. His role in Autobiography (2022) earned him the Best Actor award at the Marrakech International Film Festival. In his personal life, Arswendy is the father of Eno Bening, a well-known Indonesian YouTuber. With over three decades of experience, Arswendy Beningswara Nasution continues to make significant contributions to the Indonesian film and theater industry.

Most Known For

On Your Lap

as Special Appearance

The Shadow Strays

as Soemitro

Jakarta Undercover

as Taxi Driver

Haunted Hotel

as Kiyai Abdul

I

as Bisma Baskoro

Satan's Slaves

as Ustad

Lost in the Spotlight

as Sudibyo

Folklore

MatiAnak

as Gus

Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor

Sianida

as Robert

Cadong

as Drajat

Impetigore

as Old Man in Bus

An Eternity

Wakaf

as Abuya

Cemara's Family

as Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)

Saidjah & Adinda

as Abah Saidjah (Saidjah's Father)

Grave Torture

as Pandi

Kafir: Gerbang Sukma

as Kakek

Khanzab

as Pak Sentot