Yayan Ruhian
- Actor
- Additional Crew
- Stunts
Yayan Ruhian was born in Tasikmalaya (West Java) on October 19, 1968.
He found his passion in Pencak Silat and other martial arts, becoming a
professional martial arts instructor. Ruhian is also known as an
instructor of an inner breathing technique designed to condition of the
body to withstand any impact. In 1988, he began teaching at Perguruan
Silat Tenaga Dasar Indonesia (Inner Breathing Technique Silat School in
Indonesia). During his term as an instructor he traveled regularly to
teach in different cities and abroad.
Ruhian was a member of a demonstration team who performed at Festival des Arts Martiaux de Paris Bercy in Paris, France, while also participating at Institude Judo Paris in France to showcase Silek Minang (West Sumatra - Minang-style Silat.)
In 2008, Ruhian was hired as one of the choreographers for Merantau as a specialist in both Silat Harimau and Silat Minang. While casting the role of Eric, Gareth was unable to find an actor who would handle both the acting and fighting required for the role. Ruhian auditioned and won the co-starring role.
Ruhian was a member of a demonstration team who performed at Festival des Arts Martiaux de Paris Bercy in Paris, France, while also participating at Institude Judo Paris in France to showcase Silek Minang (West Sumatra - Minang-style Silat.)
In 2008, Ruhian was hired as one of the choreographers for Merantau as a specialist in both Silat Harimau and Silat Minang. While casting the role of Eric, Gareth was unable to find an actor who would handle both the acting and fighting required for the role. Ruhian auditioned and won the co-starring role.
