Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Trini 101
Even all these years later, Trini continues to be a beloved part of Power Rangers history, and for [...]
Even all these years later, Trini continues to be a beloved part of Power Rangers history, and for good reason.
Trini was one of the most practical people on the team, but she never let that trait take over her understanding and sweet demeanor. She was an expert in martial arts and combat, but also had no issue understanding and improving on Billy's scientific ideas.
She was friendly to all of the Rangers, though specifically Kimberly and Billy. She became a compassionate ear for Kimberly and a translator of sorts for Billy, but both were considered her best friends.
As the Yellow Ranger, Trini commanded the Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord and wielded the Power Daggers. She would eventually get an upgrade once the Dinozords were destroyed, commanding the Griffin Thunderzord from that point on.
Trini has been played by three different actresses over time. The original Trini was played by Audri Dubois, but only for one episode. The second was Thuy Trang, who played the character throughout the Morphin years until she gave up the power of the Yellow Ranger to Aisha. The third Trini was recently played by Becky G in the live-action Reboot.
Sadly Thuy Trang died in a car accident on September 3rd, 2001. She was 27 years old at the time, and Saban later dedicated the Circuit Unsure episode of Time Force to her.
While the Yellow Ranger has been represented by females in the states, the character started out as male in the original Super Sentai series. The series upon which Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is based is called Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger, and the part of Boi is played by Takumi Hashimoto.
The character's popularity continues all these years later, so hit the next slide to find out more about Trini's Power Rangers career.
Mighty Morphin Era Pilot
In the original pilot of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, there was actually a different actress playing Trini.
That part was played by actress Audri Dubois, and her take on Trini didn't just look different but acted differently as well. Dubois played up the more tomboy aspects of her character, opting for a much shorter haircut and less stylish clothing.
The next version of Trini is more about being defensive and cautious, but Dubois' version was a bit more aggressive and had no qualms with becoming a Power Ranger at all. She also fought more like Jason, as opposed to the next version which focused on Mantis style Kung-Fu.
Mighty Morphin Era Full Series
During Trini's time on the team, she would be looked upon as the group's rock, even in the face of her own fears.
She had a reputation for overcoming her fears, even conquering her fear of heights to save Billy from a Putty attack. Rita would also try and put her under a spell that drained her confidence, but she was able to overcome this as well.
Trini was always very patient and compassionate towards the other Rangers, Billy in particular, as well as her family members who would make appearances like Uncle Howard and her cousin Sylvia. In both cases, she would have to save them from Rita's meddling, but she never lost her bright spark.
While she would translate for Billy, she also helped him design his various scientific devices, like when she helped free the Dinozords from Lord Zedd thanks to her and Billy's signal blocker. She was also very supportive of Billy when he was trying to gain his confidence and learn martial arts, and showed a great love for the environment and humanity overall.
That's why it made sense for her to leave with Jason and Zack to attend the World Peace Summit. Trini would choose frequent ally of the team Aisha to take her place as the Yellow Ranger and transferring her powers.
Power Rangers Super Megaforce: Legendary Battle
It isn't made clear if this is Trini or Aisha, but assuming that the rest of the original team is around, it being Trini would make sense.
The Super Megaforce Rangers fought their hardest against Emperor Mavro, but were on their last legs and without Zords as he made his final assault. A Legendary assembly of Rangers would arrive to help them fight off the final invasion, including the original Black Ranger and his power axe.
They ultimately pushed back the XBorg and Bruiser army and would return to the past as quickly as they appeared.
Power Rangers Fan Film
In Adi Shankar and Joseph Kahn's unofficial short film, the Power Rangers were given a much grittier makeover, and Trini was highlighted during the film.
Spoilers for the fan film incoming, so you've been warned.
A funeral is shown for the character during one of Kimberly's flashback sequences as she's being interrogated by Rocky, the former Red Ranger. It is revealed that she died during the treaty negotiations between the Machine Empire and the rest of the world after the Power Rangers failed to push them back.
Power Rangers Reboot
The character of Trini returned for the live-action reboot of Power Rangers, but she did receive some changes.
This Trini is played by actress Becky G, and is much more of a loner than the previous Trini. In fact, it takes the prodding on of Zack and Kimberly to get her to even come along once they discover the Power Coins. This Trini also reveals later on that she is gay, the first openly gay Power Ranger in series' history.
Another significant change is the lack of martial arts experience, but that is true of all of the Rangers this time around.
She is much more guarded than Trini with her fellow Rangers as well, but she also isn't as close to her family as the previous Trini was, which is revealed during the film through some difficult family sequences.
