Richard Yap
| Richard Yap | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Richard Edison Uy Yap May 18, 1967 (age 49) Cebu City, Philippines |
| Other names | Papa Chen Sir Chief |
| Alma mater |
Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu De La Salle University |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2010-present) |
| Height | 5'9 |
Richard Edison Uy Yap (born May 18, 1967) is a Filipino actor, model and businessman, best known for his role as "Papa Chen" in My Binondo Girl and in the television drama Be Careful With My Heart as Richard "Sir Chief" Lim.
In 2011, Yap launched his career in ABS-CBN via My Binondo Girl where he played Kim Chiu's father, Chen Sy.
In 2012, Yap made several appearances in the network. He played a recurring character in Walang Hanggan as Henry de Dios. But it was his role as Richard "Sir Chief" Lim, where he co-starred alongside Jodi Santamaria in the daytime drama Be Careful With My Heart that 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 his stint with Be Careful With My Heart, Yap starred in Nasaan Ka Nang Kailangan Kita, where his character was paired with Vina Morales, and Ang Probinsyano, portraying as an antagonistic character by the name of Philip, and had a special participation in My Super D 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 fellow chinito crooner Richard Poon collaborated in an album and a major concert.
He topbilled the last installment of Regal Films' Filipino-Chinese drama Mano Po 7: Chinoy. He is also set to do a teleserye next year.
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