Acting
Willy Dozan
Billy Chong, originally known as Willy Dozan, was born on February 10, 1957, in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. He is a prominent martial artist of Chinese heritage whose cinematic journey began in 1977 with his role in the Indonesian action film, *Pembalasan Si Pitung* (*Pitung's Revenge*).
Chong's career flourished as he took on various roles in action films across Indonesia, Hong Kong, and the United States. Among his most distinguished works are *Crystal Fist* and *A Fistful of Talons*, which contributed to his reputation as a skilled actor in the action genre. By 1995, he had solidified his status as a household name in Indonesia with the popular television series *Deru Debu*, where he not only starred but also directed most of the episodes. He later showcased his multifaceted talents in the 2000 series *Sapu Jagad*, where he took on the roles of star, director, and producer.
Chong's personal life includes a marriage to the famous Indonesian pop singer Betharia Sonata, though they divorced in 2002. Together, they have two children, Mohammad Leon Rahman Dozan and Nabila Rahman Dozan. Throughout his career, Billy Chong has made significant contributions to the Indonesian film industry, leaving a lasting legacy in martial arts cinema.
