Noah Yap
| Noah Yap | |
|---|---|
| Chinese name | 叶荣耀 (simplified) |
| Pinyin | Yè Róng Yào (Mandarin) |
| Birth name | Noah Yap Rong Yew |
| Born |
4 November 1993 Singapore |
| Occupation | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Noah Yap (born November 4, 1993) is a Singaporean actor and singer. Yap has become a local celebrity after the successes of Ah Boys to Men movie series by director Jack Neo.
Yap's entertainment career got kickstarted in 2012 when he appeared in the first Ah Boys to Men film and started his YouTube channel. His parents supported his decision to drop out of school to pursue a career in entertainment.
In 2016, Yap was jailed for nine months in Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) detention barracks on Wednesday, 2 March 2016 for the consumption of cannabis. Responding to media queries, the Defence Ministry confirmed that Yap was found guilty under Section 8(b)(ii) of the Misuse of Drugs Act. Yap was sentenced at the SAF Court Martial Centre. If found guilty, first-time offenders can be jailed between nine and 15 months. Repeat offenders can be jailed and caned.
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