Noel Sean

Noel Sean (born 28 November 1982) is an Indian rapper and actor working in the Telugu cinema and Telugu music. Known as the first rapper in Telugu Music Industry as well as an actor, music producer, television host, Radio Jockey, lyricist and composer. In 2020, he participated in a Telugu reality TV show Bigg Boss 4 as contestant.

Early and personal life
Noel was born on 28 November 1982 in Hyderabad to Samuel and Sarah. He has three siblings. Noel went on to pursue the Bachelor of Fine arts in SVCFA and became a web designer successfully. He worked for Cognizant as a trainee until he joined the film industry. Noel married Indian actress Ester Noronha in January 2019 after being engaged for a year. On 31 October 2020, they made it public on social media that they had been officially divorced after being separated for a year.

Career
While he was still studying, Noel had met a famous archery coach Pallela Ravishankar who encouraged and guided him into the film industry where he introduced Noel to Ramanand who worked as the casting director for Teja. It is then that he made his first appearance on screen in the Sambhavami Yuge Yuge during which he met Krishna who later introduced Noel to the music director M. M. Keeravani who gave him the first break as a Rapper in the Telugu movie Vikramarkudu directed by the ace director S. S. Rajamouli.

This brought Noel recognition, thus marking his title as the 'First Telugu Rapper' after which there was no looking back. In 2007, he did his first on screen appearance along with Charmy Kaur in the movie Mantra for the famous number "Maha Maha". During the same period, Noel also got into Radio Jockeying for 93.5 Red FM and gained recognition. He then consecutively appeared in minor roles in various films.

It was in 2015, that tables turned around for Noel as an actor, when he was signed for the movie Kumari 21F under Director Sukumar's production in which he played the role of Shankar, the antagonist. His performance in the movie was applauded for both by the critics as well as the audience. He soon debuted as a lead actor (Hero) in the film Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends opposite Hebah Patel. The movie did well and added yet another feather on his hat. In 2020 Sean Participated in the Telugu reality TV show Bigg Boss 4 hosted by Nagarjuna Akkineni.

Music
Noel has produced several independent songs and released them on his official YouTube channel. He has also established a Telugu Band named 'THE SHAKE GROUP' along with the very famous lyricist Ananta Sriram. Singers Ramya Behara, Mohana, Damini, Mounima, Adire Abhi, Aditya and Arun are also a part of this band.

Film songs

 * Vikramarkudu - 2006
 * Chandamama - 2007
 * Mantra - 2007
 * Victory - 2008
 * Andamaina Manasulo - 2008
 * Vishaka Express - 2008
 * Krishnarjuna - 2008
 * Premabhishekam - 2008
 * Kadhalna Summa Illai - 2009 (Tamil)
 * Indumathi - 2009
 * Life Style - 2009
 * Ooha Chitram - 2009
 * Seetharamula Kalyanam - 2010
 * Rama Rama Krishna Krishna - 2010
 * Andari Bandhuvaya - 2010
 * Aha Naa Pellanta - 2011
 * Babloo - 2011
 * Vykuntapali - 2011
 * Lovely - 2012
 * All The Best - 2012
 * Poola Rangadu - 2012
 * Disco - 2012
 * Rey - 2015
 * Krishnashtami - 2016
 * O Manasa - 2016
 * Jai Simha - 2018