Richard Yap
| Richard Yap | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Richard Edison Uy Yap May 18, 1967 (age 49) Cebu City, Philippines |
| Other names |
Papa Chen Sir Chief |
| Alma mater |
Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu De La Salle University |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2010-present) |
| Height | 5'9 |
Richard Edison Uy Yap (born May 18, 1967) is a Filipino actor, model and businessman, best known for his role as "Papa Chen" in My Binondo Girl and in the television drama Be Careful With My Heart as Richard "Sir Chief" Lim.
Career
In 2011, Yap launched his career in ABS-CBN via My Binondo Girl where he played Kim Chiu's father, Chen Sy.[1]
In 2012, Yap made several appearances in the network. He played a recurring character in Walang Hanggan as Henry de Dios.[2] But it was his role as "Sir Chief, where he co-starred alongside Jodi Santamaria in the daytime drama Be Careful With My Heart that catapulted him to fame spreading to other countries and made him a household name. The show ran from 2012-2014 due to its large following and loyal fanbase. Be Careful With My Heart would go on to have worldwide tours, concerts, an album, and has been aired in numerous other continents.
After his stint with Be Careful With My Heart, Yap had no regular roles and had brief stints such as in Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita where his character was paired with Vina Morales, Ang Probinsyano portraying as an antagonistic character by the name of Philip, and will guest in My Super D.[3]
It was reported in April 2016 that ABS-CBN is planning the reunion projects for Yap and his Be Careful With My Heart leading lady Jodi Sta. Maria. Along with Ian Veneracion, they will topbill an upcoming Star Cinema romantic comedy.[3]
Filmography
Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2016 | Till I Met You | Oliver | ABS-CBN |
| My Super D | Delta / original Super D | ||
| 2015–2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Philip Tang | |
| 2015 | Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita | Carlo Asuncion | |
| Wansapanataym: My Kung Fu Chinito | Chairman Peter Tan/Mang Bai/former Kungfu Chinito | ||
| Home Sweetie Home | Dr. Richard Dee | ||
| 2012–2014 | Be Careful With My Heart | Richard "Sir Chief" Lim | |
| 2012 | Walang Hanggan | Henry De Dios | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gayuma | Edgar | ||
| 2011–2012 | My Binondo Girl | Chen "Papa Chen" Sy | |
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Jandy | |
Movies
| Movies | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role |
| 2013 | Ekstra | Himself (cameo) |
| 2014 | Past Tense | Old Babs |
| 2014 | Praybeyt Benjamin 2 | General Wilson Chua |
| 2015 | You're Still The One | Vincent |
| 2015 | Felix Manalo | Glicerio Santos |
| 2016 | Just the 3 of Us | Alex Gatchalian |
| 2016 | The Achy Breaky Hearts | Frank Sison |
| 2016 | Mano Po 7 | |
Music
Popular music by Richard Yap
- Popular Music by "Richard Yap" Album
- Promise Ain't Enough
- I Think I'm in Love Again
- Don't Know What to Say (Don't Know What to Do)
- Can Find No Reason
- You Take My Breath Away
- Chasing Cars
- High
- After Glow
- Oh Babe (Chinese Version)
- Please Be Careful With My Heart (w/ Jodi Sta. Maria)
- Salamat
Awards and nominations
| Awards and Nomination | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
| 2012 | Golden Screen TV Awards | Breakthrough Performance of an Actor | My Binondo Girl | Won |
| 26th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | Nominated | ||
| Anak TV Seal Awards | Favorite Anak TV Makabata Stars (shared with Jodi Sta. Maria) | N/A | Won | |
| 2013 | Gawad Tanglaw Awards | Best Ensemble Performance (shared with Be Careful with My Heart cast) | Be Careful With My Heart | Won |
| GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Love Team on Television (shared with Jodi Sta. Maria)[4] | Won | ||
| 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Drama Actor | Won | ||
| 2014 | 1st Paragala Central Luzon Media Awards | Best Television Actor | Won | |
| GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Popular Love Team on Television (shared with Jodi Sta. Maria)[5] | Won | ||
Personal life
Yap was born and raised in Cebu City. He graduated from Sacred Heart School and De La Salle University. Coming from a family who loves to cook, Richard aspired a to be chef in his younger years.
As he said in one of his interviews, he is a full-blooded Chinese that was born and raised in the Philippines.
References
- ↑ "Richard Yap on his instant popularity as Papa Chen: "It's really very flattering na kinu-consider akong gano'n at my age."" [Richard Yap on his instant popularity as Papa Chen: "It's really very flattering that they considered me (as popular) at my age."]. PEP.ph. 20 April 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ↑ One good role deserves another (Inquirer.net, 20.04.12)
- 1 2 Bonoan, Regee (9 April 2016). "Sir Chief at Jodi, magtatambal uli sa bagong serye" [Sir Chief and Jodi, will pair up again in a new series] (in Taglish). Balita. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- ↑ "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
- ↑ "Complete List of Winners: 45th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2014". The Summit Express. Retrieved 2014-05-019.