Richard Yap

This is both a Chinese and Filipino name. The middle name Uy, which is the mother's maiden name, is based on the naming standards in the Philippines while the surname is Yap.
Richard Yap
Born Richard Edison Uy Yap
(1967-05-18) May 18, 1967
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines[1]
Other names Papa Chen
Sir Chief
Alma mater Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu
De La Salle University
Occupation
Years active 1984–present
Agent Star Magic (2011–present)
Height 5'9
Parent(s) Alfredo Yu Yap
Felisa Toh Yu[1]

Richard Edison Uy Yap (born May 18, 1967)[1] is a Filipino actor 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.

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 to be full-blooded chef in his younger years.

Career

In 2011, Yap launched his career in ABS-CBN via My Binondo Girl where he played Kim Chiu's father, Chen Sy. Little did he know that through this role he would gain wide recognition from fans of the series.[2]

In 2012, Yap made several appearances in the network. He played a recurring character in Walang Hanggan as Henry de Dios.[3] From 2012-2014, he played the lead role in the morning teleserye Be Careful With My Heart Richard "Sir Chief" Lim alongside Jodi Sta. Maria as Maya dela-rosa Lim.

Filmography

Television

Television
Year Title Role Network
Someone to Watch Over Me (TV series) Edison Gan ABS-CBN
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
2013 Gandang Gabi, Vice! Himself/Guest
2012–2014 Be Careful With My Heart Richard "Sir Chief" Lim
2012 Kapamilya Deal or No Deal Himself/Player
Walang Hanggan Henry de Dios
It's Showtime Himself/Judge
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gayuma Edgar
2011–2012 My Binondo Girl Chen "Papa Chen" Sy
2010 Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine Jandy/Guest Cast

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 (film) Glicerio Santos

Music

Popular music by Richard Yap

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Film # 007878418 Image Film # 007878418; ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSWW-MQ75-8 — FamilySearch.org". Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  2. ↑ Richard Yap on his instant popularity as Papa Chen: "It's really very flattering na kinu-consider akong gano'n at my age." (Pep.ph, 20.04.12)
  3. ↑ One good role deserves another (Inquirer.net, 20.04.12)
  4. ↑ "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Pep.ph. Retrieved 2014-05-19.
  5. ↑ "Complete List of Winners: 45th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2014". The Summit Express. Retrieved 2014-05-019.

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