Noel Flores Trinidad (born ) is a Filipino television, film, and theater actor, comedian and singer.
Early life and education Noel Trinidad was born in the early 1940s to Francisco "Koko" Trinidad and Lina Flor, both of whom were regarded as pioneers of the Philippines radio industry. Flor is known for writing the radio drama series Gulong ng Palad.
Trinidad attended the Ateneo de Manila University from grade school to college, with his best friend Subas Herrero as his batchmate throughout his time in Ateneo.
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.
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 as a teenager in the 1950s, and later the Repertory Philippines upon its formation in the 1960s. In the 1950s, Trinidad was given the role of a young José Rizal in the one-act play Her Son, Jose Rizal, directed by Avellana and written by Leonor Orosa Goquingco.
Trinidad was best known for being part of a comedy duo with Subas Herrero, especially in the 1980 television series Champoy, which aired on Radio Philippines Network (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 1976 film Sinta! Ang Bituing Bagong Gising. He also acted in the 1982 film Batch '81.
On February 24, 1986, at the height of the People Power Revolution, Trinidad joined Herrero, Johnny Manahan, June Keithley and others in the reopening of the Maharlika Broadcasting System television station as the People's Television Network (PTV). On that afternoon, Trinidad and Herrero led the staging of an impromptu show outside the station building with other entertainers and waved the Philippine flag.
In 1994, Trinidad was cast in a lead role opposite Lou Veloso in film critic Emmanuel A. Reyes' comedy film Suwapings.
He starred in the film Family Matters, which premiered at the 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival. Trinidad was remarked that the film could be his last due to his hearing issues by this time.
Personal life Noel Trinidad is married to Milagros "Lally" Laurel, who served as the representative from Batangas's 3rd district from 1987 to 1998. She is the daughter of former House Speaker Jose Laurel Jr., and granddaughter of former President Jose P. Laurel.
He has a son named Joel, who is also an actor. Trinidad previously worked in an advertising agency.
Filmography Theatre Year Title Role Venue Ref. 1955 Her Son, Jose Rizal Young José Rizal
Film + Film performances Year Title Role Notes . 1976 Sinta! Ang Bituing Bagong Gising 1981 Pabling 1982 Batch '81 Prof. Santi Santillan 1987 Once Upon a Time 1988 Haw Haw de Karabaw Alega Gang: Public Enemy No.1 of Cebu Alega gang member 1990 Paikot-ikot Titser's Enemi No.1 Bakit Ikaw Pa Rin? Too Young 1991 Barbi for President 1992 Sam & Miguel (Your Basura, No Problema) Ben Gilagid Nang Gabing Mamulat si Eba (Jennifer Segovia Story) Iisa Pa Lamang Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal Arturo 1993 Kumusta Ka, Aking Mahal? Paniwalaan Mo Pulis Patola 1994 Suwapings Luis Macario Binibini ng Aking Panaginip Bala at Lipistik Congressman Tengco Da Young Asiong Aksaya Swindler's List Greggy en' Boogie: Sakyan Mo Na Lang, Anna 1995 Baby Love Henry Laperal Run Barbi Run Maj. Velarde 1996 Radio Romance Bong Cordero Milyonaryong Mini Cedie Mr. Jefferson Nag-iisang Ikaw Noel Alejo Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita? 1997 Computer Kombat Laging Naroon Ka Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot Wanted Perfect Murder 1998 My Guardian Debil Mr. Dom Gangland Chua 2000 Ex-Con Lim 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 2024 Senior Moments
Television + Television performances Year Title Role Notes 1980–1985 Champoy 1988 A Dangerous Life Jimmy Ongpin Miniseries 1991 Abangan ang Susunod Na Kabanata Fernando Tengco 1993 Milagro Television film 1994 Private Affairs Himself (guest host) 1996 1896 1997 Home Along Da Riles Resort manager 2005 Maging Akin Muli Priest Television film 2006–2007 John en Shirley Rene Ramirez 2010 Pepito Manaloto Attorney Guest role 2011 100 Days to Heaven Tagabantay/Saint Peter 2012–2013 Be Careful with My Heart Roberto Lim Recurring 2025 Incognito Tomas' neighbor
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