Advent Bangun

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

Life and career

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

Film 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) (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