Richard Yap
{{Short description|Filipino actor, singer, model and businessman (born 1967)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2022}}
{{Use Philippine English|date=September 2022}}
{{family name hatnote|Yap (Chinese patronymic surname), and his middle name is Uy (Chinese matronymic surname)}}
{{Family name hatnote|Yap|lang=Chinese}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Richard Yap
| image =
| caption =
| birth_name = Richard Edison Uy Yap
| other_names = Papa Chen
Sir Chief
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1967|05|18|mf=yes}}
| birth_place = Cebu City, Philippines
| nationality = Filipino
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Actor
- singer
- businessman
- model
}}
| height =
| years_active = 2010–present
| agent = {{plainlist|
- Regal Entertainment (2015–present)
- Sparkle GMA Artist Center (2020–present)
}}
| education = Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu
| alma_mater = De La Salle University
| spouse = {{marriage|Melody Leva Yap|1993}}
| children = 2
| parents =
| website =
| party = NUP (2021–present)
| otherparty = PDP–Laban (2018–{{circa|2019}})
BARUG (2018–{{circa|2019}})
}}
Richard Edison Uy Yap (born May 18, 1967) is a Filipino actor and recording artist. He is best known for portraying Richard "Sir Chief" Lim in Be Careful with My Heart and "Papa Chen" in My Binondo Girl. And from 2022 to 2024, he portrays Dr. RJ "Obeng" Tanyag in Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.
Career
In 2011, Yap launched his acting career in ABS-CBN via My Binondo Girl where he played Kim Chiu's father, Chen Sy.{{cite news|title=Richard Yap on his instant popularity as Papa Chen: "It's really very flattering na kinu-consider akong gano'n at my age."|trans-title=Richard Yap on his instant popularity as Papa Chen: "It's really very flattering that they considered me (as popular) at my age."|url=http://www.pep.ph/news/32562/Richard-Yap-on-his-instant-popularity-as-Papa-Chen:-Its-really-very-flattering-na-kinu-consider-akong-ganon-at-my-age|access-date=April 9, 2016|work=Philippine Entertainment Portal|date=April 20, 2012|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303131149/http://www.pep.ph/news/32562/Richard-Yap-on-his-instant-popularity-as-Papa-Chen:-Its-really-very-flattering-na-kinu-consider-akong-ganon-at-my-age|url-status=live}}
In 2012, Yap played a recurring character in Walang Hanggan as Henry de Dios.[http://entertainment.inquirer.net/34983/one-good-role-deserves-another One good role deserves another] (Inquirer.net, 20.04.12) 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.{{Cite web |last=Choa |first=Kane Errol |date=November 28, 2014 |title=Be Careful bids farewell, thanks viewers |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2014/11/28/1396613/be-careful-bids-farewell-thanks-viewers?nomobile=1 |access-date=2025-03-11 |website=Philstar.com}}
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{{cite news|last1=Bonoan|first1=Regee|title=Sir Chief at Jodi, magtatambal uli sa bagong serye|trans-title=Sir Chief and Jodi, will pair up again in a new series|url=http://balita.net.ph/2016/04/09/sir-chief-at-jodi-magtatambal-uli-sa-bagong-serye/|access-date=April 9, 2016|publisher=Balita|date=April 9, 2016|language=tl, en}} 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.
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.
On December 16, 2020, he signed his management contract with GMA Artist Center.{{cite web| url = https://mb.com.ph/2020/12/16/richard-yap-starts-journey-as-a-kapuso-signs-with-gma-artist-center/| title = Richard Yap starts journey as a Kapuso, signs with GMA Artist Center – Manila Bulletin| website = Manila Bulletin| date = December 16, 2020| access-date = June 22, 2021| archive-date = June 24, 2021| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210624205518/https://mb.com.ph/2020/12/16/richard-yap-starts-journey-as-a-kapuso-signs-with-gma-artist-center/| url-status = live}}
Filmography
=Television=
{{BLP unsourced section|date=December 2013}}
| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" | |||||
| Year | Title | Role | Network | {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010
| Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Jandy | rowspan="13" |{{Center|ABS-CBN}} | | | |||||
| 2011–2012
| Chen "Papa Chen" Sy | | | |||||
| 2012–2020
| ASAP | Himself/Performer | | | |||||
| rowspan="2" | 2012
| Edgar | | | |||||
| Walang Hanggan
| Henry De Dios | | | |||||
| 2012–2014
| CEO Richard "Ser Chief/Ricardo/Ricky" Lim | | | |||||
| rowspan="3" | 2015
| Dr. Richard Dee | | | |||||
| Wansapanataym: My Kung Fu Chinito
| Peter Tan/Mang Bai/former Kungfu Chinito | | | |||||
| Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita
| Carlo Asuncion | | | |||||
| 2015–2016
| Philip Tang | | | |||||
| 2016
| Delta/original Super D | | | |||||
| 2018
| Martin Co | | | |||||
| 2019–2020
| Kadenang Ginto (Season 3) | Leonardo "Leon" Herrera | | | |||||
| rowspan="5" | 2021
| Dear Uge Presents: Jing, Ang Bato | Julio Abril | rowspan="3" |{{Center|GMA Network}} | | | |||||
| All-Out Sundays
|Himself/Guest | | |||||
| I Can See You: On My Way to You!
| George Alfonso | | | |||||
| Almost Paradise
| {{Center|—}} | {{Center|Kapamilya Channel / A2Z}} | | | |||||
| Magpakailanman: Gwa ai Di, I Love You: The Richard and Melody Yap Story
| Himself/Guest | rowspan="5"|{{Center|GMA Network}} | | | |||||
| 2021–2022
| Tonito Wenceslao III | | | |||||
| 2022–2024
| Dr. Robert Jose "RJ/Obeng" Tanyag | |||||
| rowspan="2" | 2023
| Matteo "Matt" Zhang | |||||
| Magandang Dilag
| Dr. Robert Jose "RJ" Tanyag | | | |||||
| 2024
| Himself/Guest | {{Center|Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ALLTV / GMA Network / GTV}} | | Guest Hurado on Kalokalike: Face 4 |
=Film=
{{BLP unsourced section|date=December 2013}}
| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ekstra | Himself (cameo) |
| rowspan="2"|2014 | Past Tense | Old Babs |
| The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | General Wilson Chua | |
| rowspan="2"|2015 | You're Still The One | Vincent |
| Felix Manalo | Glicerio Santos | |
| rowspan="3"|2016 | Just the 3 of Us | Capt. Alex Gatchalian |
| The Achy Breaky Hearts | Frank Sison | |
| Mano Po 7: Chinoy | Wilson Wong, Sr. | |
| rowspan="2" |2025 | ||
| Happy Homes
| |
Music
| class="wikitable"
|+Richard Yap (2013) !Track No. !Title !Time |
| 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 |
| class="wikitable"
|+Richard X Richard: The Chinito Crooners (2016) !Track No. !Title !Artist !Time |
| 1
|Love Boat | rowspan="5" |Richard Poon |2:45 |
| 2
|Can't Smile Without You |2:36 |
| 3
|Grow Old With You |2:41 |
| 4
|The Last Time |3:56 |
| 5
|Goodbye |4:06 |
| 6
|You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine | rowspan="5" |Richard Yap |4:28 |
| 7
|Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You |4:07 |
| 8
|You Can't Hurry Love |2:49 |
| 9
|Don't Know What to Do, Don't Know What to Say (She's The One Movie Soundtrack) |3:16 |
| 10
|Promise Ain't Enough |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
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.{{cite news |work=Rappler|last1=Macasero |first1=Ryan |title=Cebuano actor Richard Yap fails to unseat Del Mar from congressional seat |url=https://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2019/230595-cebu-results-richard-yap-fails-unseat-del-mar-congressional-seat |access-date=June 10, 2020 |agency=Rappler |date=May 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102235002/https://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2019/230595-cebu-results-richard-yap-fails-unseat-del-mar-congressional-seat |archive-date=January 2, 2020}}{{cite news |work=ABS-CBN News|title='Very disappointing end': Richard Yap concedes in race for Cebu City rep |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/14/19/very-disappointing-end-richard-yap-concedes-in-race-for-cebu-city-rep |access-date=June 10, 2020 |agency=ABS-CBN News |date=May 14, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200126121444/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/05/14/19/very-disappointing-end-richard-yap-concedes-in-race-for-cebu-city-rep |archive-date=January 26, 2020}}
Yap ran once again for the same congressional seat in the 2022 elections under the National Unity Party but did not win.{{cite news |last1=Tangcawan |first1=Alan |title=Misis mi-file sa COC para ni Yap pagka kongresista sa Cebu City |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1909167/Superbalita-Cebu/Balita/Misis-mi-file-sa-COC-para-ni-Yap-pagka-kongresista-sa-Cebu-City |access-date=November 4, 2021 |work=Superbalita Cebu |publisher=SunStar Publishing Inc. |date=October 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20211104072327/https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1909167/Superbalita-Cebu/Balita/Misis-mi-file-sa-COC-para-ni-Yap-pagka-kongresista-sa-Cebu-City#selection-965.0-965.16 |archive-date=November 4, 2021 |language=ceb}}{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/05/15/2181102/celebrities-who-won-and-lost-2022-polls|title=Celebrities who won and lost in 2022 polls|first=|last=|work=The Philippine Star|date=May 15, 2022|access-date=June 4, 2022|archive-date=May 25, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525170957/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/05/15/2181102/celebrities-who-won-and-lost-2022-polls|url-status=live}}
Personal life
Yap was born and raised in Cebu City. He graduated from Sacred Heart School in Cebu and then to De La Salle University for College. Coming from a family who loves to cook, Yap aspired a to be chef in his younger years.{{Cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/02/20/14/throwback-richard-yap-tv-ad-model-1990|title=Throwback: Richard Yap as TV ad model in 1990|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=May 29, 2018}} He owns/co-founded several food businesses, such as a gastropub and Asian cuisine restaurant.{{Cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/07/30/14/after-wangfu-richard-yap-opens-pinoy-restaurant|title=After Wangfu, Richard Yap opens Pinoy restaurant|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=May 29, 2018}}
In 1993, he married Melody Yap, with whom he has two children, Ashley and Dylan.{{Cite news|url=http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/28/16/breaking-traditions-richard-yap-fought-to-marry-a-filipina|title=Breaking traditions, Richard Yap fought to marry a Filipina|work=ABS-CBN News|access-date=May 29, 2018|archive-date=May 30, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180530035549/http://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/28/16/breaking-traditions-richard-yap-fought-to-marry-a-filipina|url-status=live}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|id=4566140}}
- https://www.gmanetwork.com/sparkle/artists/richardyap
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