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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Hanya Namamu Dalam Doaku
Character: Dr. Junio
MOVIE • 2025
Jodoh 3 Bujang
Character: Mustafa
MOVIE • 2025
Dasim
Character: Kyai Hasan
MOVIE • 2025
Trinity of Tales
Character:
MOVIE • 2025
Whispers in the Dabbas
Character:
MOVIE • 2025
A Gift for My Father
Character: Papi
MOVIE • 2024
Tale of the Land
Character: Tuha
MOVIE • 2024
The Shadow Strays
Character: Soemitro
MOVIE • 2024
Possession: Kerasukan
Character: Toni
MOVIE • 2024
Two Blue Hearts
Character: Rudy - Bima's Father
MOVIE • 2024
Grave Torture
Character: Pandi
MOVIE • 2024
Badrun & Laundry
Character: Badrun
MOVIE • 2023
Wakaf
Character: Abuya
MOVIE • 2023
Rencana Besar
Character: Surya Nawasena
TV • 2023
Mantra Surugana
Character: Arman
MOVIE • 2023
An Eternity
Character:
MOVIE • 2023
Anwar: The Untold Story
Character: Tan Sri Hasan
MOVIE • 2023
Khanzab
Character: Pak Sentot
MOVIE • 2023
Kutukan Cakar Monyet
Character:
MOVIE • 2023
The Making of AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2023
Crew
