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
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'' and "Papa Chen" in ''
My Binondo Girl
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via ''
My Binondo Girl
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In 2012, Yap played a recurring character in '' Walang Hanggan'' as Henry de Dios. But his role as Richard "Sir Chief" Lim in the daytime drama ''
Be Careful with My Heart
''Be Careful with My Heart'' is a 2012 Philippine television drama series starring Jodi Sta. Maria and Richard Yap. The series aired on ABS-CBN's ''PrimeTanghali'' noontime block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel from July 9, 2012 to Novem ...
'' 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
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, and ''
FPJ's Ang Probinsyano
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'', portraying a
criminal underworld
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character by the name of Philip Tang, and had a special participation in ''
My Super D
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'' 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
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.
Filmography
Television
Film
Music
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
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of
Cebu City
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2019 elections
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. Running under BARUG- PDP–Laban, he failed to unseat the incumbent Raul del Mar. Yap finished second out of four candidates.
Yap ran once again for the same congressional seat in the 2022 elections under the National Unity Party but did not win.
Personal life
Yap was born and raised in
Cebu City
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. 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. He owns/co-founded several food businesses, such as a gastropub and Asian cuisine restaurant.
In 1993, he married Melody Yap, with whom he has two children, Ashley and Dylan.