Nai Djenar Maesa Ayu (born January 14, 1973 in Jakarta) is an Indonesian novelist, short story writer, actress, screenwriter, and filmmaker.

KNOWN FOR

Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams
2024
The Corpse Washer
2024
Suzzanna: Witchcraft
2026
Grave Torture
2024
Pertaruhan: The Series
2022
Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
2021
Sianida
2021
On Your Lap
2025
Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra
2025
Suri
2017
The Book of Sijjin & Illiyyin
2025
Danyang Wingit Jumat Kliwon
2025

FILMOGRAPHY

All
Movies
TV
Acting
53
Directing
7
Writing
7
Producing
6
Crew
1
2026
Suzzanna: Witchcraft
as Nyi Gayatri
2025
THE RAGE, Blood From The Sea
as Mbak Endang
2025
Gowok: Javanese Kamasutra
as Rahayu
2025
Pamali: The Little Devil
as Ambar
2025
Sammi, Who Can Detach His Body Parts
as Lian
2025
The Book of Sijjin & Illiyyin
as Ambar
2025
Trinity of Tales
2025
On Your Lap
as Karaoke Lady
2025
Danyang Wingit Jumat Kliwon
as Mbok Ning
2024
Harlot's Prayer
as Aminatun Rohayah
2024
Grave Torture
as Inayah Putri
2024
The Corpse Washer
as Bu Siti
2024
Marni: The Story of Wewe Gombel
as Sumiyati
2024
The Mediterranean Sea
as Maya
2024
Janji Darah
as Ibu Dinda
2024
Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams
as Manager
2023
Night of Hell
as Marni
2023
Mangkujiwo 2
as Nyi Kenanga
2022
Ghost Writer 2
as Kirana Widuri
2022
Kenapa Gue?
as Ibu Nora
2022
Pertaruhan: The Series
as Mamamia
2021
Tersanjung: The Movie
as Bobby Sadewo's Mother
2021
Death Knot
as Hari's Mom
2021
Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash
as Rona Merah
2021
Pesan di Balik Awan
as Nenek
2021
The Women Crowned with Crescent Moon
as Mama Clara
2021
Twisted 2
as Nyai Jatmiko
2021
Sianida
as Vania
2020
Mangkujiwo
as Nyi Kenanga
2020
Di Bawah Umur
as Mrs. Kusuma
2020
Bidadari Mencari Sayap
as Andrea
2019
Gundala
as Rich Woman
2019
Lampor: The Flying Casket
as Mrs. Endro
2018
Daysleepers
as Niken
2018
Kafir: A Deal with the Devil
as Dokter RS
2018
Kenapa Harus Bule?
as Nay / Villa Owner's Wife
2018
Something In Between
as Maya's Mom
2018
Dancing in the Rain
as Katrin
2018
Asih
as Sekar
2018
Keira
as Gadis Pantai
2017
Remember The Flavor
as Citra Dewi / Ibu Melodi
2017
Kartini: Princess of Java
as RA. Moeryam
2017
Suri
as Suri
2011
Purple Love
as Bu Lela
2010
Melodi
as Wita
2009
SAIA
as Saia/Woman
2009
Chased by Satan
2009
Ai Lop Yu Pul
as Penulis
2008
Love Potpourri
as Nila
2007
Anak-anak Borobudur
as Mi
2006
The Lost Suitcase
as Noni
1985
Opera Jakarta
Sumur Jiwo 1977
as Laksmi Suwiryo