Lutesha Sadhewa, widely recognized as Lutesha, is an accomplished Indonesian actress and model.
She is best known for her versatile performances in acclaimed films such as My Generation (2017) as Suki, Photocopier (2021) as Farah Natia, The Big 4 (2022) as Alpha, Jalan yang Jauh, Jangan Lupa Pulang (2023) as Honey, Ali Topan (2023) as Anna Karenina, Cinta Tak Seindah Drama Korea (2024) as Dhea, and Goodbye, Farewell (2024) as Vanya.
With a career that blends strong supporting and leading roles in drama, action, horror, and romance, she has earned nominations including the Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Big 4 and Maya Awards recognition.
Profile
- Full Name: Lutesha Sadhewa
- Stage Name: Lutesha
- Born: 23 June 1994
- Age: 31 years old
- Birthplace: Jakarta, Indonesia
- Nationality: Indonesian
- Occupation: Actress, and Model
- Height: 1.65m
- Parents: Mr. Sadhewa and Mrs. Sadhewa
- Siblings: 2
- Spouse: Cahyo Arswandaru (m. 2022)
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $2 million
Early Life and Education
Lutesha Sadhewa was born on June 23, 1994, in Jakarta, Indonesia, to parents referred to as Mr. Sadhewa and Mrs. Sadhewa.
She grew up as the second child of three siblings in a family, though their names are unknown.
She completed high school at SMA Plus Pembangunan Jaya and earned a bachelor’s degree in Dutch Literature from the Faculty of Humanities at Universitas Indonesia. She is Indonesian with Aceh-Banten roots, and she practices Islam.
Career
Lutesha began her career in modeling, entering the GoGirl! Look 2013 magazine competition at age 19 while in university, later appearing as a cover model for Go Girl.
She also interned in marketing at fashion company Tinkerlust in 2016 and worked in social media and graphic design roles, including at an art gallery in Bali.
After an unsuccessful audition for Galih & Ratna in 2017, she made her acting debut that year as Suki in My Generation, earning a nomination for Best New Actress at the Maya Awards.
This early role introduced her to audiences and led her to focus more on acting while maintaining design work in Jakarta.
Her career advanced with supporting roles that showcased her range in various genres, including Nona in Ambu (2019), Suci Eliana in Glorious Days (Bebas) (2019), Kristi in May the Devil Take You Too (2020), and Farah Natia in Photocopier (2021).
These projects built her reputation for nuanced portrayals and opened doors to higher-profile work, such as her breakthrough as the fierce assassin Alpha in the Netflix action hit The Big 4 (2022), which brought her a Citra Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
She also starred in web series like Virgin the Series (2022) as Raya Fitri and contributed to soundtracks, demonstrating her growing versatility.
Lutesha continues to thrive with prominent roles in recent films like Honey in Jalan yang Jauh, Jangan Lupa Pulang (2023), Anna Karenina in Ali Topan (2023), Dhea in Cinta Tak Seindah Drama Korea (2024), and Vanya in Goodbye, Farewell (2024).
Her consistent presence in quality projects, along with honors like serving as an ambassador for festivals including Festival Film Indonesia 2024, underscores her influence as a thoughtful performer who elevates Indonesian stories across mainstream and independent cinema.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @lutesha
- Facebook Handle: Unknown
- Twitter Handle: @Lutesha
Personal Life
Lutesha Sadhewa married musician and illustrator Cahyo Arswandaru on March 23, 2022, after dating for eight years since around 2014.
The couple keeps their relationship private but shares a supportive bond rooted in their creative fields.
She has no children and focuses on a low-key lifestyle that reflects her introverted nature, often prioritizing personal time, travel, and artistic pursuits alongside her professional commitments.
Filmography
- My Generation (2017)
- Glorious Days (2019)
- May the Devil Take You Too (2020)
- Photocopier (2021)
- The Big 4 (2022)
- 13 Bombs (2023)
- Ali Topan (2023)
- Cinta Tak Seindah Drama Korea (2024)
- Goodbye, Farewell (2024)
Net Worth
Lutesha Sadhewa has an estimated net worth of $2 million. She builds her income mainly through acting fees from films, web series, and television projects, supplemented by modeling contracts, brand endorsements, and occasional soundtrack contributions.
Her rising success in popular Netflix and theatrical releases supports her solid financial standing in the Indonesian entertainment industry.
