Masayu Anastasia Debuts as a Film Producer, Says Offers Have Been Coming for a Long Time

Kapanlagi.com - Actress Masayu Anastasia has finally taken a big step in her career by stepping behind the scenes. Not only as an actress, she is now officially taking on the role of producer for the Indonesia-Australia horror film, RITUAL GAIB: NYAI RANDASURA.

Masayu revealed that the offer to become a producer had actually come to her a long time ago. However, due to various considerations, she always postponed it until she felt truly ready and called to take on that big responsibility.

"Wow, it's been a long time. Someone offered it to me back in 2010, but I said maybe later," said Masayu Anastasia when met during the promotion of her film in the Kemang area, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (28/10/2025).

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1. The Right Moment

Masayu Anastasia/© KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

After more than a decade, Masayu finally feels that this is the right moment. She considers the opportunity that has come this time as a "calling" that she can no longer refuse, marking a new chapter in her journey in the film industry.

"Until maybe, yes maybe now, I feel called like this," she said.

2. Horror Becomes a Popular Genre

Masayu Anastasia/© KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

One of the factors that solidified her decision is the genre being presented. Although her decision is not solely based on the genre, she cannot deny that horror films have a very strong market and are always in demand in Indonesia. This has become a strategic consideration for her as a debut producer.

"We can't deny that horror in Indonesia is still, definitely the number one among others, the most sought after," explained Masayu.

Now, with her dual role as an actress and producer, Masayu Anastasia is ready to bring a new color. The film RITUAL GAIB: NYAI RANDASURA is not only a platform to prove her acting skills but also her first work born from her vision and hard work behind the scenes.

3. The Glorious Career Journey of Masayu Anastasia

Masayu Anastasia began her career as an actress in 2001 through the popular soap opera "Indera Keenam." She has starred in many other popular films and soap operas.

Her decades of experience in the entertainment industry have become a valuable asset when Masayu Anastasia became a film producer, proving her versatile abilities.

4. Selected Filmography of Masayu Anastasia

Throughout her career, Masayu Anastasia has starred in several successful feature films in the market. Some of them have become favorites among Indonesian film fans.

• "Buruan Cium Gue" (2004)
• "Selamanya" (2007)
• "Kawin Kontrak" (2008)
• "Pengantin Topeng" (2010)
• "Laskar Pemimpi" (2010)
• "Susah Jaga Keperawanan di Jakarta" (2010)
• "Cinta di Saku Celana" (2012)
• "Rayya, Cahaya Diatas Cahaya" (2012)

5. Popular Soap Operas Starring Masayu Anastasia

Besides films, Masayu is also very active on screen, starring in many beloved soap operas. She is known for various iconic and memorable roles.

• "Indera Keenam" (2001)
• "Gengsi Gede-Gedean"
• "Putri yang Ditukar"
• "Cinta di Langit Taj Mahal" (2015)
• "Terbelenggu Rindu" (2024)

6. Masayu Anastasia's Personal Life

Masayu Anastasia was once married to musician Lembu Wiworo Jati and they have a daughter named Samara Anaya Amandari. Although they have separated, they maintain a good relationship for the sake of their child.

(kpl/ums)