TJ Trinidad

Raul "TJ" Fenstad Trinidad Jr. (born January 22, 1976) is a Filipino actor and businessman.

Early life Trinidad graduated high school from Colegio de San Agustin and studied marketing at De La Salle University. As a student, Trinidad joined two rock bands as a vocalist and also participated in school plays. Trinidad was also a member of a parish youth theater group in Alabang, mostly doing fundraising plays for the holiday seasons.

Career Trinidad's acting career began when he was accepted for a supporting role in the 2003 primetime TV series Basta't Kasama Kita, which starred Judy Ann Santos. In 2004, Trinidad also played supporting roles in the film Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita and in the sci-fi fantasy series Krystala, both of which also starred Santos. In later interviews, Trinidad credited Santos for helping him further hone his acting skills.

In 2006, Trinidad landed a breakout role when he was cast in the lead role of Cardin" Medel opposite Kristine Hermosa in the 2006 drama series Gulong ng Palad. In 2008, Trinidad moved to GMA Network at the suggestion of Eddie Gutierrez who was a good friend of Trinidad's father. Gutierrez's wife Annabelle Rama also became Trinidad's manager.

Trinidad made his directorial debut in 2010 when his indie film Mga Kinahinatnan ng Aking Kabalbalan was featured in the 2010 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.

Trinidad starred as Robert Naval in Jerrold Tarog's 2013 Cinemalaya film Sana Dati, for which he won his first acting award as Best Supporting Actor. In 2019, Trinidad made his last television appearance in The Gift as a guest star.

Personal life Trinidad married businesswoman Margarita Valdes in a private ceremony in Tagaytay in 2011. They have two children.

In 2013, Trinidad ran for the position of 1st district councilor during the 2013 Pasay local elections but was not elected.

Business ventures Trinidad has been involved in the aviation industry since 2018, when he became the director of business development for aviation at International Container Terminal Services. In 2019, he became the vice president of Aviation Concepts Technical Services, an aerospace company based in Subic Bay. Smaller and Smaller Circles Deputy Jake Valdez

Sin Island Stephen The Eternity Between Seconds Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral Manuel L. Quezon 2019 My Letters to Happy Albert Television Year Title Role

2003–2004 Basta't Kasama Kita John Paul 2003–2009 ASAP Himself / co-host / Performer 2004–2005 Krystala Gino Salvador 2006–2007 Komiks Presents: Da Adventures of Pedro Penduko Pantas

Gulong ng Palad Carding Medel Your Song Marco Episode: "Kung Paano"

Sineserye Presents: Hiram na Mukha Dr. Hugo Roldan Rounin Xander Walang Kapalit Dr. Victor Hizon 2007–2008 Prinsesa ng Banyera Eric Fragante

Maalaala Mo Kaya Jordan Episode: "Cellphone" Your Song Aris Episode: "I'll Take Care of You"

Zorro Captain Ramon Pelaez SRO Cinemaserye: Rowena Joy Gino Stairway to Heaven Tristan Aragon / Charlie Matias Originally by Korean actor Shin Hyun-joon 2009–2010 Sana Ngayong Pasko Stephen Dionisio

Dear Friend Rommel Episode: "Almost a Love Story" Diva Martin Valencia Claudine Lemuel Episode: "Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas" 2010–2011 Beauty Queen Marc Sandoval

Captain Barbell: Ang Pagbabalik Gregor Javier / Metal Man Supporting Cast / Antagonist

Stephen Lee Episode: "Nuno sa Feng Shui" Hector Episode: "Sanggol" 2011–2012 Ruben Marcelino's Kokak Carl Lorenzo

Spooky Valentine Nestor Episode: "Maestra" Makapiling Kang Muli Javier Lagdameo 2012–2013 Aso ni San Roque Police C / Insp. Mateo Salvador

Magpakailanman Prolen Episode: "The Prolen Banacua Story" One Day, Isang Araw Orly Episode: "Gamer Girl" Genesis Paolo De Guzman†

The Borrowed Wife Earl Villaraza† Magpakailanman Rommel Episode: "A Mother's Sacrifice" 2014–2015 Strawberry Lane Jonathan "Jun" Morales

The Rich Man's Daughter Gabriel Tanchingco