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
Born
Richard Edison Uy Yap

(1967-05-18) 18 May 1967
Cebu City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Other namesPapa Chen
Sir Chief
Alma materSacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu
De La Salle University
Occupation
  • Actor
  • Singer
  • Businessman
  • Model
Years active2010–present
AgentABS-CBN (2010–2020)
Regal Entertainment (2015–present)
GMA Network (2020–present)
GMA Artist Center (2020–present)
Spouse(s)
Melody Yap
(m. 1993)
Children2

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
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2021I Left my Heart in SorsogonWilliamGMA Network
Dear Uge Presents: Jing, ang bato: Part 1Julio Abril
2019Kadenang GintoLeonardo "Leon" HerreraABS–CBN
2018Sana Dalawa ang PusoMartin Co
2016My Super DDelta / original Super D
2015–2016FPJ's Ang ProbinsyanoPhilip Tang
2015Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan KitaCarlo Asuncion
Wansapanataym: My Kung Fu ChinitoPeter Tan /Mang Bai /former Kungfu Chinito
Home Sweetie HomeDr. Richard Dee
2012–2014Be Careful with My HeartRichard "Sir Chief" Lim
2012Walang HangganHenry De Dios
Maalaala Mo Kaya: GayumaEdgar
2012–2017ASAPHimself
2011–2012My Binondo GirlChen "Papa Chen" Sy
2010Precious Hearts Romances Presents: KristineJandy

Movies

Movies
YearTitleRole
2013EkstraHimself (cameo)
2014Past TenseOld Babs
2014 Praybeyt Benjamin 2General Wilson Chua
2015You're Still The OneVincent
2015Felix ManaloGlicerio Santos
2016Just the 3 of UsCapt. Alex Gatchalian
2016The Achy Breaky HeartsFrank Sison
2016Mano Po 7: TsinoyWilson Wong, Sr.

Music

Richard Yap (2013)
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
Richard X Richard: The Chinito Crooners (2016)
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
YearAward Giving BodyCategoryNominated WorkResults
2012Golden Screen TV AwardsBreakthrough Performance of an ActorMy Binondo GirlWon
26th PMPC Star Awards for TelevisionBest New Male TV PersonalityNominated
Anak TV Seal AwardsFavorite Anak TV Makabata Stars
(shared with Jodi Sta. Maria)
N/AWon
2013Gawad Tanglaw AwardsBest Ensemble Performance
(shared with Be Careful with My Heart cast)
Be Careful with My HeartWon
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost Popular Love Team on Television
(shared with Jodi Sta. Maria)[6]
Won
27th PMPC Star Awards for TVBest Drama ActorWon
20141st Paragala Central Luzon Media AwardsBest Television ActorWon
GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsMost 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

  1. "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.
  2. One good role deserves another (Inquirer.net, 20.04.12)
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. "'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.
  6. "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Pep.ph. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  7. "Complete List of Winners: 45th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2014". The Summit Express. Retrieved 2014-05-019.
  8. "Throwback: Richard Yap as TV ad model in 1990". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  9. "After Wangfu, Richard Yap opens Pinoy restaurant". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  10. "Breaking traditions, Richard Yap fought to marry a Filipina". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
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