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]

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)
• 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