Noel Trinidad

Noel Trinidad (born 1940 or 1941[1][2]) is a Filipino television, film, and theater actor and comedian.

Noel Trinidad
Born1940 or 1941 (age 81–82)
OccupationActor
Notable workChampoy (1981)
SpouseLally Laurel
Parents

Career

Trinidad started his acting career on radio. He read lines for radio before a live audience which he used to improve upon his facial expressions.[3]

His first film appearance was for a work of Lamberto Avellana which revolved around the Hukbalahap Rebellion. Trinidad portrayed the son of the protagonist. He also joined Avellana's Barangay Theater Guild, and later the Repertory Philippines upon its formation in the 1960s.[3]

Trinidad was best known for being part of a comedy duo with Subas Herrero, especially in the 1981 television series Champoy which aired in RPN. The two are childhood friends who often acted in plays as part of a glee club in school. Their first professional act together was in the 1970s film Sinta.[4]

He also acted in the 1982 film Batch '81 which was directed by Mike de Leon.[3]

He would star in the film Family Matters which is set to premiere at the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival.[5] Trinidad was remarked that the film could be he last due to his hearing issues by this time.[6]

Personal life

Noel Trinidad is married to Lally Laurel.[7]

He has Joel as his son, who is also an actor. Trinidad also previously worked in an advertising agency.[8]

His father is Francisco "Koko" Trinidad while his mother is Lina Flor who are regarded for being pioneers of the Philippines radio industry. Flor is known for writing the radio drama series Gulong ng Palad.[5]

Filmography
Film performances
Year Title Role Notes
1970s Sinta
1982 Batch '81 Prof. Santi Santillan
2020 Magikland Lakay Baldo
2020 Suarez: The Healing Priest Bishop
2022 Family Matters Francisco
Television performances
Year Title Role Notes
1981–? Champoy

References
  1. Jose, Nica (December 28, 2022). "Noel Trinidad's illustrious career as radio/theater/movie/television actor". PEP.ph (in Filipino). Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  2. Olea, Jerry (December 8, 2022). "Noel Trinidad, 81, considers lead role in Family Matters as last hurrah". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc.
  3. de Jesus, Totel V. (November 16, 2013). "Noel and Joel Trinidad–father and son bond onstage and off". Lifestyle.INQ. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  4. "Noel Trinidad recalls last moments with Subas Herrero". ABS-CBN News. March 15, 2013. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  5. Bautista, Mario (December 10, 2022). "Noel plays first lead role at 81". Journal Online. Retrieved December 21, 2022.
  6. Policarpio, Allan (December 16, 2022). "MMFF entry may be Noel Trinidad's 'last hurrah'". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  7. Ramos, Ethel (December 14, 2022). "Noel Trinidad, Liza Lorena give performance of a lifetime in 'Family Matters'". Malaya.
  8. Sicam, Edmund L. (April 17, 2005). "Joel Trinidad: Like Father, Like Son". The Philippine Star.
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