Advent Bangun
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Born
12 October 1952
Advani Rangua
12 October 1952
Kabanjahe, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Died10 February 2018 (aged 65)
Jakarta, Indonesia
OthernamesYohanes Thomas Advent Bangun
OccupationsPastor & Christian activist
Former film actor & karateka
Former film actor & karateka
Advent Bangun | |
|---|---|
| Born | Advani Rangua 12 October 1952 Kabanjahe, North Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Died | 10 February 2018 (aged 65) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Other names | Yohanes Thomas Advent Bangun |
| Occupations | Pastor & Christian activist Former film actor & karateka |
| Years active | 1976–2001 (as actor) |
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.[1]
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.
