Noel Comia Jr.

Noel M. Comia Jr.
Noel Comia Jr., with his award for Best Actor at Cinemalaya 2017
Noel Comia Jr., with his award for Best Actor at Cinemalaya 2017
Background information
Born (2004-05-29) May 29, 2004 (age 20)
Batangas City, Philippines
GenresPop, OPM, musical theatre
OccupationsSinger, actor, model, host, voice actor
InstrumentsVocals, piano, keyboard, guitar, ukulele, violin, drums, harmonica, recorder
Years active2010–present

Noel Marasigan Comia Jr. (born May 29, 2004) is a Filipino actor, commercial model, singer, TV events host, and voice talent who won Cinemalaya's Best Actor Award 2017 for movie Kiko Boksingero (the youngest of which to do so)[1] and joined as a contestant in the third season of The Voice Kids under Team Lea with his coach Lea Salonga.[2][3] Prior to his appearance on The Voice Kids, this multi-talented child actor has appeared in numerous theater productions and TV commercials.[4]

He is dubbed as the 'wonderboy' as he is excellent not just in the field of performing arts, but in the field of music as well, as he can play several musical instruments.[5][6][4]

Personal life

Noel Comia Jr. was born to Filipino businessman Noel C. Comia Sr. and Elisa M. Comia.

when he was 6 years old, his parents took notice of his musical talents as he belted out songs on their karaoke machine, and playing harmonies on several musical instruments.[4] His parents then decided to take him to music and theater acting workshops to further develop his talent for music and acting.

In 2011, at the age of 6, Noel Jr attended his first musical theater class in 'Kids Acts Philippines' TheCampArt Performing School, a professional children's theater company in the Philippines. There, he was trained as a scholar and has been a student and actor of the theater company ever since.[4]

Career

Noel Jr. began his career in musical theater and commercial modeling, first appearing as the lead role in a television commercial for a popular powdered milk brand.

At 7 years old, he was cast as a member of the ensemble for KAPI's theater production of the popular childhood fairytale, "Hansel and Gretel". This experience fueled his passion for theater and acting, and since then, he has performed in more than 20 theater productions.

On top of theater performance and modeling, Noel Comia Jr. is also a talented singer, and was a part of The Voice Kids (Philippines season 3). He was one of Team Lea's top 8 artists, and was eliminated in the Sing-offs part of the competition.

In March 2017, Noel Jr., together with his fellow The Voice Kids alum and label mate Elha Nympha, released a cover duet of John Legend and Ariana Grande's "Beauty and the Beast" produced by MCA Music Inc.

In August 2017, he released a cover of "The Show" by Lenka.[7] at the age of 12, Noel Jr. was awarded the Best Actor Award at the Cinemalaya 2017 for his performance in the independent Filipino film Kiko Boksingero. He is currently the youngest person to receive the award.

He was cast as "Jeremy Potts" in the Manila production of Ian Fleming's "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila which opened October 27, 2017.[8]

In 2018, he participated in the second season of Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids.

In 2021, Noel is now on TV5 for his new and also his 1st acting teleserye drama series, "Nina Niño," with co-stars Teleserye "Primetime Majesty[9]" Maja Salvador, and Empoy Marquez. He also starred in the Thriller "Tenement 66," with co-stars Francine Diaz and Francis Magundayao.

Filmography

Television appearances

Year Title Role Network Notes
2012 Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition 4 One of 5 Pinoy Big Bulilits ABS-CBN
2014 Umagang Kay Ganda Bulilit Host
2015 Wansapanataym Erickson Episode: "I Heart Kuryente Kid"
2016 The Voice Kids (season 3) Himself Contestant (Team Lea)
2017–2018 Team Yey! (season 2) Yey! Sound Check host
2017 ASAP Guest performer ABS-CBN
Maalaala Mo Kaya Young Noven Belleza Episode: "Tubuhan"[10][better source needed]
Maalaala Mo Kaya Young Allan Episode: "Tape Recorder"[10]
Tabi Po Pedrito Sari Sari Channel Episodes: 1.1 to 1.6
2018 Ipaglaban Mo! Atong ABS-CBN Episode: "Angkin"[11]
The Good Son Young Anthony Episode: March 2, 2018
Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids (season 2) Himself Contestant / Performer
2019 Dok Ricky, Pedia Willy Semi-regular cast
Project Feb 14 (TV Mini-series) Young Cody iWant.ph Episode 1 & Episode 5
Maalaala Mo Kaya Estong ABS-CBN Episode: "Youth Center"
Parasite Island Young Gary Special participation
I Am U (TV Mini-series) Young Tristan iWant.ph
2021 Niña Niño Niño TV5/Netflix Philippines On-going
2023 Drag You and Me Richie iWant.ph
2024 Ang Himala ni Niño Niño TV5 Special Participation

Movies/Short Films/Indie Films

Year Title Role Director Notes
2013 Bingoleras Ron Bryant CineFilipino Entry
2014 2nd Best Roan Asidera La Salle Film Festival Entry
2016 This Time Young Coby Martinez Nuel Naval
Ang Tatay Kong Sexy Jose Javier Reyes
2017 Kiko Boksingero Main Role Thop Nazareno Cinemalaya 2017 Entry
2018 Rainbow's Sunset Rufus, grandson of Ramon, son of Mayor Georgina Joel Lamangan An entry to the 2018 Metro Manila Film Festival
2019 The Last Interview: The Mayor Antonio Halili Story Young Antonio Halili Ceasar Soriano
Children of the River Elias, Main Role Maricel Cabrera-Cariaga Cinemalaya 2019 Entry
Damaso Basilio Joven Tan
2019, 2021 Gitarista Young Marcelo, Main Role Jason Orfalas Kolkata International Film Festival 2019-Kolkata, India

40th Fantasporto International Film Festival -Oporto, Portugal International Film Festival Manhattan[12]

2020 Death of Nintendo Paolo Raya Martin Berlinale 2020 Entry[13]
2021 Tenement 66 Ron-Ron Rae Red 25th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival[14]
Versus Nico Ralston Jover Kashish Mumbai International Queer Film Festival[15]
2024 Boys at the Back Kevin Rayn Brizuela Puregold Cinepanalo Film Festival
Fruitcake Jagson Joel Ferrer

TV Commercials/Online Ads/Print Ads

Year Title Product Role Notes
2010 "Race" Bonakid Pre-school Lead Role
2011 Johnson & Johnson's Baby Powder Supporting Role
2012 "Race" Bonakid Pre-school (Indonesia Airing) Lead Role
Tide Detergent Powder Supporting Role
2013 Ascof Lagundi Cough Syrup Lead Role
"Burst" Dutchmill Yogurt Drink Lead Role
"Bike to the Future" Skyflakes Lead Role
"Rope" Dutchmill Yogurt Drink Lead Role
"Superman" Jollibee Kid's Meal Lead Role
2014 "Rainbow" Tang Lead Role
"50's" Ligo Sardines Lead Role On-line/Print Ad
"The Sweetest Case" Cheez Whiz Milky Delight Lead Role
"Supermoms" KFC Lead Role On-line
"Pamana" Ceelin Supporting Role
2015 "Archipelago" Magnolia Ice Cream Lead Role
"Basta Family Bonding, Go! Go! Sogo!" Sogo Hotel Lead Role
2016 "Pasobra Award" Rebisco Crackers Supporting Role
"Red Nose" Disudrin Lead Role
2017 "Patok" Boysen Roof Guard Lead Role
"Tuloy"
"Salu-Salo"
2021 Lush Candy Lead Role On-line

Music Videos

Year Title Role Label
2015 "Sa Piling Mo" by Silent Sanctuary[16] Guest Artist Ivory Music & Video
2017 The Show[7] Main Role MCA Music Inc.
Beauty and the Beast Cover with Elha Nympha[17]
2019 "Dito sa Barangay 143" by Gloc-9[18] Guest Artist

Stage credits

Year(s) Production Role Director Theater/Company
2011, 2012 "Hansel and Gretel" Ensemble Luigi Nacario Lucky Chinatown Atrium

Eastwood Mall

Alphaland Southgate Mall

Star Theater and St. Cecilia's Hall – KAPI

2012–2013 "Peter Pan, A Musical Adventure in Neverland" Michael Luigi Nacario Star Theater, Pasig & Alabang – KAPI
2012, 2013,

2014, 2015

"Jack and the Beanstalk" Jack/Giant Luigi Nacario Venice Piazza, SM Southmall,

Alphaland Southgate Mall

CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute

Star Theater – KAPI (Giant)

2013 "Cinderella" Kid Ensemble Michael Stuart Williams Resorts World Manila
2013, 2014 "Munting Saranggola" Jun–Jun Melvin Lee PETA Theater;

& PCMC Grounds – PETA

"Wizard of Oz" Wizard Luigi Nacario Star Theater – Alphaland Southgate Mall &

CCP Tanghalang Huse Batute

2013, 2015 "Hua Mulan" Mulan's Brother Luigi Nacario Alphaland Southgate Mall

SM Southmall

Venice Piazza

Lucky Chinatown Atrium

Star Theater – KAPI

2013,2014, 2015 "Alice in Wonderland" Mr. Rabbit/ Ensemble Luigi Nacario St. Cecilia's Hall, St. Scholastica's College, MNL Eastwood Mall,

CCP Tanghalang Huse Batute

Alphaland Southgate Mall & Star Theater – KAPI (Ensemble)

"Rated: PG" Tonton Mae Quesada-Medina PETA Theater; Valenzuela and Cainta, Rizal – PETA
2014 "Aladdin and the Magic Lamp" Genie of the Lamp Luigi Nacario Star Theater – KAPI
"Pinocchio" Pinocchio Joy Virata Onstage, Greenbelt 1, Makati City –

Repertory Philippines

"Scrooge" Young Ebenezer Scrooge/Urchin Baby Barredo Onstage, Greenbelt 1, Makati City –

Repertory Philippines

2014 "Hansel and Gretel" Hansel Luigi Nacario SM Fairview
2015 "Beauty and the Beast" Brother of Beauty Luigi Nacario Lucky Chinatown Mall and Eastwood Mall

– KAPI

"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Mosquito/Fred Joy Virata Onstage, Greenbelt 1, Makati City – Repertory Philippines
"The Secret Garden" Colin Craven Anton Juan Onstage, Greenbelt 1, Makati City- Repertory Philippines
"Prinsipe Munti" Munti Tuxqs Rutaquio CCP Tanghalang Huseng Batute, Pasay

Assumpta Theater, Assumption College, Antipolo City

Teatrino, Greenhills, San Juan City – Tanghalang Pilipino

2016 "Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko" Lito Paul Alexander Morales CCP Main Theater, Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo

– Ballet Philippines

2016, 2017 "Pinocchio" Pinocchio Luigi Nacario Globe Auditorium

St.Cecilia's Hall, St. Scholastica's College

CCP Pasinaya, Tanghalang Huseng Batute – KAPI

"Fun Home" John Bechdel Bobby Garcia Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati City – Atlantis Theatrical
"Tagu-Taguan, Nasaan Ang Buwan" Jepoy/Popoy Melvin Lee/
Dudz Terana 		PETA Theater/Star Theater – PETA
2017 "Noli Me Tangere The Opera Manila" Basilio Jerry Sibal CCP Main Theater, Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Pasay – J&S Productions
"Peter Pan" Peter Pan Luigi Nacario CCP Pasinaya, Tanghalang Huseng Batute – KAPI
"Cinderella" Ensemble Luigi Nacario Globe Auditorium, BGC, Taguig – KAPI
"Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" Jeremy Potts Jaime del Mundo NPAT, Resorts World Manila – Full House Productions
"Ang Buhay ni Galileo" Young Andrea/ Narrator Rody Vera Rajah Sulayman Theater – PETA
2018 "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" Jeremy Potts Jaime del Mundo NPAT, Resorts World Manila – Full House Productions
"Ang Buhay ni Galileo" Young Andrea/ Narrator Rody Vera PETA Theater – PETA
2019 "Noli Me Tangere The Opera Manila" Basilio Jerry Sibal CCP Main Theater, Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, Pasay – J&S Productions
"Love Does Not Hurt: Sining Aruga Para sa Pamilyang Valenzuelano" Host PETA Valenzuela Amphitheater and City Hall Park
"Love Does Not Hurt" Host PETA Quezon City Memorial Circle
"Sino’ng Bayani" Diego Maribel Legarda National Museum of Natural History, Manila - PETA
2020 "Tabing-Ilog The Musical" Sammy Topper Fabregas Dolphy Theater, ABS-CBN Compound, Mo. Ignacia, Quezon City – Teatro Kapamilya
"Blackpink" Bunso Tyrone Casumpang Online Platform-CCP FB Page, VLF FB Page & Vimeo - Virgin Labfest 2020
”Lola Doc” Noel Layeta Bucoy-Writer Online Platform - Tanghalang Pilipino FB Page & YouTube Channel - Tanghalang Pilipino
”Gabay Guro” Noel Dexter M. Santos Online Platform - Gabay Guro FB Page & YouTube Channel - PLDT Home
”Gabay Kalikasan” Noel Dexter M. Santos Online Platform - Gabay Kalikasan FB Page & YouTube Channel - PLDT Home
2022 "Bayang Pinapangarap" Noel Floy Quintos The Metropolitan Theater, Manila
2023 "Halimaw" Alberto Raffy Tejada Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium, DLSU, Taft, Manila - DLSU Harlequin Theater Guild
"Silver Lining" Young Anton Maribel Legarda Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati - Rockitwell Studios & MusicArtes Inc.
2024 "Buruguduystunstugudunstuy" Tikmol Dexter Santos Newport Performing Arts Theater
"Jepoy and the Magic Circle" Jepoy Joy Virata REP Eastwood Theater

Discography

Singles

Year Song Label
2017 Alaalarawan MCA Music Inc.
The Show
Parating na ang Pasko
Laman Ng Isip Universal Records (Philippines)

Accolades

Year Award Category Work Result
2014 27th Aliw Awards Best Child Performer[19] KAPI's Hua Mulan Won
2016 2015 Philstage Gawad Buhay! Male Featured Performance in a Musical[20] Repertory Philippines’ Secret Garden Cited
Outstanding Male Lead Performance in a Musical[21] Tanghalang Pilipino's Prinsipe Munti Nominated
29th Aliw Awards Best Child Performer[22] Repertory Philippines’ Secret Garden Won
2017 2016 Philstage Gawad Buhay! Male Featured Performance in a Musical[23] Ballet Philippines’ Awitin Mo at Isasayaw Ko Cited
Cinemalaya 2017 Best Actor[1] Kiko Boksingero Won
30th ALIW Awards Best Child Performer[24] Atlantis Productions' Fun Home Won
2018 The 2017 BroadwayWorld Regional Award Best Actor (Musical)[25] PETA's Tagu-Taguan, Nasaan Ang Buwan? Won
34th PMPC Star Awards For Movies Movie Child Performer of the Year[26] Kiko Boksingero Nominated
2017 Philstage Gawad Buhay! Male Featured Performance in a Play[27] PETA's Ang Buhay ni Galileo Nominated
FAMAS 2018 Best Actor[28] Kiko Boksingero Nominated
GAWAD URIAN 2018 Best Actor[29] Kiko Boksingero Nominated
Awit Awards 2018 Best Song Written for Movie/TV/Stage play[30] Alaalarawan (Kiko Boksingero) Nominated
Young Critics Circle Best Performance[31] Kiko Boksingero Nominated
Urduja Film Festival 2018 Best Young Actor[32] Kiko Boksingero Won
31st Aliw Awards Hall of Fame Awardee[33] Best Child Performer Won
2019 35th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Best Child Performer[34] Rainbow's Sunset Nominated
2021 YCC Film Desk's 31st Annual Circle Citations for Distinguished Achievement in Film for 2020 Best Performance (ensemble)[35] Death of Nintendo Won
International Film Festival Manhattan Jury Award Best Ensemble in Acting[36] Gitarista Won
2022 FDCP Film Ambassadors' Night (FAN) Award Film Ambassador (Actor)[37] Gitarista (Guitarist) Honoree
Gawad Pasado 2022 Pinakapasadong Katuwang na Aktor 2021 Tenement 66 Nominated
2023 36th Aliw Awards Best Lead Actor in a Musical[38] DLSU Harlequin Theater Guild’s Halimaw Nominated
The 35th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Drama Actor[39] Niña Niño Nominated

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