Noel Trinidad

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Noel Trinidad
Born1940or1941(age 82–83)
OccupationActor
Notable workChampoy (1981)
SpouseLally Laurel
Parents

Noel Trinidad (born 1940or1941 [1] [2] ) is a Filipino television, film, and theater actor and comedian.

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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
YearTitleRoleNotes
1970sSinta
1982 Batch '81 Prof. Santi Santillan
1988 Alega Gang: Public Enemy No.1 of Cebu Alega gang member
A Dangerous Life Jimmy Ongpin Television film
1992 Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal Arturo
1993MilagroTelevision film [9]
1995 Run Barbi Run Maj. Velarde
1996 Radio Romance Bong Cordero
Cedie Mr. Jefferson
Nag-iisang Ikaw Noel Alejo
1998 My Guardian Debil Mr. Dom
2000Ex-ConLim Ket Sung
2002 Got 2 Believe Judge Villacosta
2006 The Hunt for Eagle One: Crash Point Robert Gomez
2008 Dayo: Sa Mundo ng Elementalia Lolo Miong
2010 Miss You like Crazy Ulysses
2013 Tuhog Carding Dacanay
2015 You're My Boss Lolo
2017 Ang Larawan Don Miguel
Paki
2020 Magikland Lakay Baldo
Suarez: The Healing Priest Bishop
2022 Family Matters Francisco
Television performances
YearTitleRoleNotes
1981–?Champoy

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References

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