Advent Bangun (born Advani Rangua; October 12, 1952 – February 10, 2018) was a 12-time Indonesian karateka champion. He gave up his career in karate pursue a career in cinema. He died on February 10, 2018, due to diabetes.[1]

Advent Bangun
Born
Advani Rangua

(1952-10-12)October 12, 1952
DiedFebruary 10, 2018(2018-02-10) (aged 65)
Jakarta, Indonesia
NationalityIndonesian
Other namesYohanes Thomas Advent Bangun
Occupation(s)Pastor & Christian activist
Former film actor & karateka
Years active1976–2001 (as actor)
Known forIndonesian actor in the 1980s

Life and career

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Bangun (Rangua) became the national champion in karate in 1971 and represented Indonesia at the international level. He began his acting career in the mid-1970s, mainly due to fame and success achieved in martial arts. He appeared in many action films. After his acting career, Bangun became a pastor under the name Thomas Bangun and consequently came into prominence as a Christian activist.

Filmography

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Television

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  • Singgasana Brama Kumbara (1996)
  • Sapu jagad (2000) as Tiger

Film

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  • Rajawali Sakti (1976)
  • Dua Pendekar Pembelah Langit (1977)
  • Krakatau (1977) as Bodyguard
  • Ken arok – Ken dedes (1983) as Tunggul Ametung
  • Si Buta Lawan Jaka Sembung (1983)
  • Mawar berbisa (1984)
  • Golok setan (1984) as Banyujaga
  • Gadis berwajah seribu (1984)
  • No Time to Die [de] (1984) as Handoko
  • Si buta dari gua hantu (1985)
  • Residivis (1985)
  • Putri duyung (1985)
  • Noda X (1985)
  • Komando samber nyawa (1985)
  • Gantian dong (1985)
  • Darah perjaka (1985)
  • Carok (1985)
  • Petualangan cinta nyi blorong (1986)
  • Menumpas teroris (1986)
  • Langganan (1986)
  • Siluman srigala putih (1987)
  • Pendekar bukit tengkorak (1987)
  • Neraka perut bumi (1987)
  • Kelabang seribu (1987)
  • Siluman kera (1988)
  • Pendekar ksatria (1988)
  • Mandala penakluk satria tar tar (1988)
  • Malaikat bayangan (1988)
  • Bangkitnya Si Mata Malaikat (1988)
  • Si pahit lidah dans si mata empat (1989)
  • Pembalasan si mata elang (1989) as Mata Elang
  • Buronan (1989)
  • Lady Dragon (1990) as Ringo
  • Stone Age Warriors (1991)
  • Without Mercy (1995) as Tomo

References

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