Francisco "Koko" Trinidad was a Filipino executive, radio announcer, producer, film actor, and theater director.
Koko Trinidad | |
|---|---|
| Born | Francisco Trinidad October 10, 1915 |
| Died | January 21, 2001 (aged 85) |
| Spouse | Lina Flor |
| Children | 4 (including Noel) |
Early life
editTrinidad was born on October 10, 1915.[1]
Career
editAfter graduating from high school, Trinidad joined the Far Eastern Broadcasting Company working as an announcer and program arranger. He rose ranks to become chief of program arrangers, appointed as a production coordinator, and became a production manager. During World War II, he directed stage presentations at the Avenue, Lyric, and Strand Theaters. From 1945 to 1947 he worked as a producer-announcer for the US Office of War Information and program director for the US Information Service.[1] He was also part of the Barangay Theater Guild.[2]
Trinidad worked for the government at the Philippine Broadcasting Service (PBS) from 1947 until 1970 when he retired as a general manager. He promoted the use of distance learning through the use of radio broadcast. He would work at the University of the Philippines as an instructor from 1970 to 1980 where he taught aspirant broadcasters.[1]
He would become Secretary-General of the UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines from 1986 to 1990, and a program director for the international service of Radio Veritas Asia.[1]
Death
editHe died on January 21, 2001.[1]
Personal life
editTrinidad was married to Lina Flor who was known for writing the radio drama series Gulong ng Palad.[3] They had four children,[4] including actor Noel.
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Francisco "Koko" Trinidad was born October 10, 1915". The Kahimyang Project. 10 October 2011. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ ""A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino" to be staged, Jan 16 -Feb 8". PEP.ph. Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. 4 January 2009. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
- ^ Bautista, Mario (10 December 2022). "Noel plays first lead role at 81". Journal Online. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ "Lina Flor: The woman is sorely missed". Lifestyle.INQ. Philippine Daily Inquirer. 26 October 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
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