Advent Bangun (born Advani Rangua; October 12, 1952 – February 10, 2018) was a 12-time

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ka champion. He gave up his career in karate pursue a career in

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. He died on February 10, 2018, due to diabetes.Advent Bangun Meninggal karena Diabetes dan Penyakit Komplikasi

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

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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 ''Si Buta Lawan Jaka Sembung'' (also titled ''The Warrior II'' and ''The Warrior Against Blind Swordsman'' for international distribution) is a 1983 Indonesian fantastique martial arts movie and a sequel to 1981 film Jaka Sembung. Supporting c ...

'' (1983) * ''Mawar berbisa'' (1984) * ''

Golok setan ''The Devil's Sword'' (Indonesian: ''Golok Setan'') is a 1984 Indonesian sword and sorcery film directed by Ratno Timoer. The film stars Indonesian action star Barry Prima who appears in such films as '' Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters'' and '' ...

'' (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 ''Lady Dragon'' is a 1992 martial arts film starring actress and martial artist Cynthia Rothrock. Plot Kathy Galagher is on mission of revenge against ruthless crime boss Ludwig Hauptman. Who ordered the death of her husband on the day of her w ...

'' (1990) as Ringo * ''

Stone Age Warriors ''Stone Age Warriors'' (, ''Moh yu fei long'') is a 1991 Cantonese-language Hong Kong action film directed by Stanley Tong. Plot After Hiroshi Nakamura and other treasure hunters in New Guinea are found and attacked by natives, Hong Kong insura ...

'' (1991) * ''Without Mercy'' (1995) as Tomo

References

External links

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Advent Bangun biography at Bahasa Indonesia
1952 births 2018 deaths People of Batak descent Karo people Kyokushin kaikan practitioners Indonesian male film actors Indonesian male karateka Indonesian religious leaders Indonesian activists Indonesian Christians Indonesian Protestants Indonesian Lutherans People from North Sumatra {{Indonesia-karate-bio-stub