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. At present, he portrays Dr. RJ "Obeng" Tanyag in Abot-Kamay na Pangarap.
Richard Yap | |
|---|---|
| Born | Richard Edison Uy Yap May 18, 1967 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Papa Chen Sir Chief |
| Education | Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu |
| Alma mater | De La Salle University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agents |
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| Political party | NUP (2021–present) |
| Other political affiliations | BARUG-PDP–Laban (2018–c. 2019) |
| Spouse |
Melody Leva Yap (m. 1993) |
| Children | 2 |
Career
editIn 2011, Yap launched his acting 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.[citation needed]
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.
On December 16, 2020, he signed his management contract with GMA Artist Center.[4]
Filmography
editTelevision
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (December 2013) |
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Kristine | Jandy | Minor Role | ||
| 2011–2012 | My Binondo Girl | Chen "Papa Chen" Sy | Support Role | ||
| 2012–2020 | ASAP | Himself/Performer | Main performer | ||
| 2012 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Gayuma | Edgar | Episode guest | ||
| Walang Hanggan | Henry De Dios | Minor Role | |||
| 2012–2014 | Be Careful with My Heart | CEO Richard "Ser Chief/Ricardo/Ricky" Lim | Main Role | ||
| 2015 | Home Sweetie Home | Dr. Richard Dee | Guest Role | ||
| Wansapanataym: My Kung Fu Chinito | Peter Tan/Mang Bai/former Kungfu Chinito | Support Role | |||
| Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita | Carlo Asuncion | Guest Role / Protagonist | |||
| 2015–2016 | FPJ's Ang Probinsyano | Philip Tang | Minor Role | ||
| 2016 | My Super D | Delta/original Super D | Guest role | ||
| 2018 | Sana Dalawa ang Puso | Martin Co | Main Role / Protagonist | ||
| 2019–2020 | Kadenang Ginto (Season 3) | Leonardo "Leon" Herrera | Supporting Cast / Anti-Hero / Protagonist | ||
| 2021 | Dear Uge Presents: Jing, Ang Bato | Julio Abril | Episode guest | ||
| All-Out Sundays | Himself/Guest | [5] | Guest member | ||
| I Can See You: On My Way to You! | George Alfonso | Support Role | |||
| Almost Paradise | —
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Guest Role | |||
| Magpakailanman: Gwa ai Di, I Love You: The Richard and Melody Yap Story | Himself/Guest | Episode guest | |||
| 2021–2022 | I Left My Heart in Sorsogon | Tonito Wenceslao III | Main Role | ||
| 2022–2024 | Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Dr. Robert Jose "RJ/Obeng" Tanyag | |||
| 2023 | Unbreak My Heart | Matteo "Matt" Zhang | |||
| Magandang Dilag | Dr. Robert Jose "RJ" Tanyag | Episode guest | |||
| 2024 | It's Showtime | Himself/Guest | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ALLTV / GMA Network / GTV | Guest Hurado on Kalokalike: Face 4 |
Film
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (December 2013) |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ekstra | Himself (cameo) |
| 2014 | Past Tense | Old Babs |
| The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | General Wilson Chua | |
| 2015 | You're Still The One | Vincent |
| Felix Manalo | Glicerio Santos | |
| 2016 | Just the 3 of Us | Capt. Alex Gatchalian |
| The Achy Breaky Hearts | Frank Sison | |
| Mano Po 7: Chinoy | Wilson Wong, Sr. |
Music
edit| 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 |
| Track No. | Title | Artist | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Love Boat | 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 | 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
edit– 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
edit| 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) |
— | 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 | ||
| 2023 | 12th Northwest Samar State University Students' Choice Awards for Radio and Television | Best Supporting Actor (shared with Abot-Kamay na Pangarap cast) |
Abot-Kamay na Pangarap | Won |
Politics
editYap 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.[8][9]
Yap ran once again for the same congressional seat in the 2022 elections under the National Unity Party but did not win.[10][11]
Personal life
editYap 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.[12] He owns/co-founded several food businesses, such as a gastropub and Asian cuisine restaurant.[13]
In 1993, he married Melody Yap, with whom he has two children, Ashley and Dylan.[14]
References
edit- ^ "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)
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Richard Yap starts journey as a Kapuso, signs with GMA Artist Center – Manila Bulletin". Manila Bulletin. December 16, 2020.
- ^ AOS family welcomes the newest kapuso, Richard Yap | Opening Prod, February 10, 2021, retrieved November 5, 2022
- ^ "44th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards". Pep.ph
- ^ "Complete List of Winners: 45th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2014". The Summit Express
- ^ 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.
- ^ Tangcawan, Alan (October 3, 2021). "Misis mi-file sa COC para ni Yap pagka kongresista sa Cebu City". Superbalita Cebu (in Cebuano). SunStar Publishing Inc. Archived from the original on November 4, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
- ^ "Celebrities who won and lost in 2022 polls". The Philippine Star. May 15, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
- ^ "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.