Don't Miss Out! Actor Dwi Sasono Shares Knowledge and Tips About the Acting World

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Rachel Carisa Oswandi

Dwi Sasono, a top actor in Indonesia who has been in the industry for approximately 17 years, is having an increasingly brilliant career.Recently, he even played a role in a film directed by Wregas Bhanuteja, BUDI PEKERTI which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023.The film, which also stars Angga Yunanda and Prilly Latuconsina, received 17 nominations at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival, one of which was Dwi Sasono's nomination for Best Supporting Actor 2023.

Previously, Dwi Sasono has received numerous other awards throughout his acting career.He was nominated for Best Actor at the Indonesian Film Festival in 2006 and 2007 for the films MENDADAK DANGDUT (2006) and MENGEJAR MAS MAS (2007). Thanks to his role in the film MENGEJAR MAS MAS (2007), Dwi won the Outstanding Male Lead Actor in a Cinema Film award at the 2008 Bandung Film Festival, and he has achieved many more awards. 

As an actor and the husband of Widi Mulia, Dwi is also proficient in almost all film genres, ranging from comedy, romance, action, to horror.In addition to feature films, Dwi is also known for his funny role as Mas Adi in the sitcom TETANGGA MASA GITU? which ended in 2017 after a total of 2 seasons.In the TALKPOD program on NET TV, this highly experienced actor shares knowledge and tips about the acting world.For KLovers who want to follow in the footsteps of Dwi Sasono, let's learn acting together with this renowned Indonesian actor, which we have summarized below!

1. The Beginning of Love for Acting

Dwi Sasono in 'BUDI PEKERTI' (imdb.com)

It turns out that Dwi Sasono started to become interested in the acting world since he was young. He said that when he was in elementary school, his father often took him to watch movies every weekend. After watching a movie, Dwi immediately acted as if he was one of the characters in the film.

"After watching a movie, I would walk like the hero," said Dwi to the hosts of TALKPOD.

Because of his love for movies, he even skipped extra classes after school to watch movies in the cinema. He could even watch 3 movies in a day. Although he watched movies frequently at that time, he revealed that his interest in becoming an actor had not yet emerged.

He only realized his acting talent when he pretended to faint during a school ceremony.

"I have this acting talent, it turns out when I was in junior high school, I started pretending to faint during ceremonies," said Dwi.

2. Working Wholeheartedly

Dwi Sasono on TALKPOD (youtube.com/TALKPOD)

It is not uncommon to hear that in order to survive in a job, we must do it wholeheartedly. The top actor, also shares the same opinion. Dwi Sasono believes that whatever the job is, a person should feel happy while doing it. 

"If we only look at the money, of course we won't do it wholeheartedly. We won't enjoy doing it. What's important is to be happy first," said Dwi.

He also added "If you want to be an actor but your goal is to become famous, to become a star, then it's better not to." 

3. Need for Awareness

Dwi Sasono on TALKPOD (youtube.com/TALKPOD)

For KLovers who want to try acting but are afraid of looking bad and not fitting the facial angle, don't worry. Because the concerns you have are considered important by Dwi Sasono. The father of three mentioned that in acting, actors need awareness.

"Indeed, in acting, when we are in a film, awareness is needed," said Dwi.

He also added that without awareness, our acting will be out of control.

"If we're not aware, we will be out of control. We won't know our position."

4. Acting is Not About Yourself

Dwi Sasono on TALKPOD (youtube.com/TALKPOD)

In acting, a person also works with other important elements such as the film script, set, and other actors. Dwi believes that acting is not about ourselves, but about what we want to convey. So while playing a role, we must be able to collaborate with other actors and not just prioritize ourselves.

“What we want to convey is a synergy. When we act, we have a scene partner, we have to be in sync, we can't always want to win and stand out alone,” Dwi Sasono explained to the hosts.

5. Character Searching for Actors

Dwi Sasono on TALKPOD (youtube.com/TALKPOD)

The 43-year-old actor has tried various types of characters throughout his acting career. He never regrets any role he has taken because he believes that whatever he portrays is the best for him.

TALKPOD host, Indra Jegel, commented that, “There is a term, you know, the character is looking for its actor.”

“That's true, because when the writer creates the script, they also give energy in the script. And then those characters will also search for energies that are in harmony,” Dwi Sasono said.

(kpl/rcl)