Richard Yap
Richard Edison Uy Yap (born May 18, 1967) is a Filipino actor, singer, model and businessman of Chinese descent. He is best known for portraying Richard "Sir Chief" Lim in Be Careful with My Heart and "Papa Chen" in My Binondo Girl.
Richard Yap | |
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| Born | Richard Edison Uy Yap 18 May 1967 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Papa Chen Sir Chief |
| Alma mater | Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu De La Salle University |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent | ABS-CBN (2010–2020) Regal Entertainment (2015–present) GMA Network (2020–present) GMA Artist Center (2020–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Melody Yap (m. 1993) |
| Children | 2 |
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 played a recurring character in Walang Hanggan as Henry de Dios.[2] But his role as Richard "Sir Chief" Lim in the daytime drama Be Careful with My Heart catapulted him to fame spreading to other countries and made him a household name. The show ran from 2012 to 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 Be Careful with My Heart, Yap starred in Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita, where his character was paired with Vina Morales, and FPJ's Ang Probinsyano, portraying a criminal underworld character by the name of Philip Tang, and had a special participation in My Super D[3] and Till I Met You.
In 2016, he and Sta. Maria reunited onscreen and topbilled the romantic film The Achy Breaky Hearts which was a box office success. Because of this, there is a strong clamor for them to also reunite on television.[3]
On his singing career, Yap along with Richard Poon collaborated in an album and a major concert.
He topbilled the 2016 installment of Regal Films' Mano Po 7: Chinoy.
In 2020, he transferred to GMA Artist Center.
Politics
Yap was a candidate for representative of Cebu City's north district in the 2019 elections. Running under BARUG-PDP–Laban, he failed to unseat the incumbent Raul del Mar. Yap finished second out of four candidates.[4][5]
Filmography
Television
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2021 | I Left my Heart in Sorsogon | William | GMA Network |
| Dear Uge Presents: Jing, ang bato: Part 1 | Julio Abril | ||
| 2019 | Kadenang Ginto | Leonardo "Leon" Herrera | ABS–CBN |
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Martin Co | |
| 2016 | 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 | 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 | ||
| 2012–2017 | ASAP | Himself | |
| 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 | Capt. Alex Gatchalian |
| 2016 | The Achy Breaky Hearts | Frank Sison |
| 2016 | Mano Po 7: Tsinoy | Wilson Wong, Sr. |
Music
| Track No. | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Promise Ain't Enough | 5:01 |
| 2 | I Think I'm in Love Again | 4:01 |
| 3 | Don't Know What to Do | 3:18 |
| 4 | Can't Find No Reason | 3:02 |
| 5 | You Take My Breath Away | 3:20 |
| 6 | Chasing Cars | 4:00 |
| 7 | High | 4:41 |
| 8 | After Glow | 3:02 |
| 9 | Oh Babe – Chinese Version | 3:12 |
| 10 | Please Be Careful with My Heart (ft. Jodi Sta. Maria) | 3:42 |
| 11 | Salamat | 4:34 |
| Track No. | Title | Artist | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love Boat | Richard Poon | 2:45 |
| 2 | Can't Smile Without You | Richard Poon | 2:36 |
| 3 | Grow Old With You | Richard Poon | 2:41 |
| 4 | The Last Time | Richard Poon | 3:56 |
| 5 | Goodbye | Richard Poon | 4:06 |
| 6 | You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine | Richard Yap | 4:28 |
| 7 | Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You | Richard Yap | 4:07 |
| 8 | You Can't Hurry Love | Richard Yap | 2:49 |
| 9 | Don't Know What to Do, Don't Know What to Say (She's The One Movie Soundtrack) | Richard Yap | 3:16 |
| 10 | Promise Ain't Enough | Richard Yap | 4:58 |
Soundtracks
– 2013 She's the One (Film) (performer: "Don't Know What to Do, Don't Know What to Say")
– 2013 Four Sisters and a Wedding (Film) (performer: "Salamat")
– 2012 Sarah G Live (TV Series) (performer – 1 episode)
– Robi Domingo/Richard Yap/K Brosas/Ate Gay/Kedebon Colim/Cacai Bautista/Bb. Gandanghari (2012) ... (performer: "The Way You Look Tonight")
– 2012 Be Careful with My Heart (TV Series) (performer – 1 episode)
– Maya Is Determined to Chase Her Dreams (2012) ... (performer: "Please Be Careful with My Heart")
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)[6] | 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)[7] | 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.[8] He owns/co-founded several food businesses, such as a gastropub and Asian cuisine restaurant.[9]
In 1993, he married Melody Yap, with whom he has two children, Ashley and Dylan.[10]
As he said in one of his interviews, he is a full-blooded Chinese who 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."]. Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 20, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
- One good role deserves another (Inquirer.net, 20.04.12)
- Bonoan, Regee (April 9, 2016). "Sir Chief at Jodi, magtatambal uli sa bagong serye" [Sir Chief and Jodi, will pair up again in a new series] (in Tagalog and English). Balita. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
- Macasero, Ryan (May 14, 2019). "Cebuano actor Richard Yap fails to unseat Del Mar from congressional seat". Rappler. Rappler. Archived from the original on January 2, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- "'Very disappointing end': Richard Yap concedes in race for Cebu City rep". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN News. May 14, 2019. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
- "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Pep.ph. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
- "Complete List of Winners: 45th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2014". The Summit Express. Retrieved 2014-05-019.
- "Throwback: Richard Yap as TV ad model in 1990". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- "After Wangfu, Richard Yap opens Pinoy restaurant". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
- "Breaking traditions, Richard Yap fought to marry a Filipina". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
