Richard Yap

Acting

Richard Yap

Born May 18, 1967 · Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines (age 59)

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.

Known For

Ang Happy Homes ni Diane HilarioAng Happy Homes ni Diane Hilario · 2025
Ang Happy Homes ni Diane Hilario
2025
MovieMysteryThriller
A story of ordinary, happy people living in a tenement is suddenly shaken by a string of conspicuous deaths. Unfortunate and unrelated deaths continue, and they think a killer is living among them.
The Amazing Praybeyt BenjaminThe Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin · 2014
The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin
3.02014
MovieDramaComedy
A soldier who once saved the entire country is assigned to guard a genius child whose intellect is needed to foil the plans of an evil villain.
Past TensePast Tense · 2014
Past Tense
7.52014
MovieRomanceComedy
A woman's future self is nothing like she expected herself to be.
The Bit PlayerThe Bit Player · 2013
The Bit Player
7.42013
MovieComedyDrama
A single mother working as a film extra dreams of landing bigger roles while struggling with the harsh realities of the entertainment industry.
Felix ManaloFelix Manalo · 2015
Felix Manalo
3.72015
MovieHistoryWar
Felix Yzagun Manalo is a sprawling historical epic that traces the origin of Iglesia Ni Cristo (The Church of Christ) which is established in the Philippines from its humble beginnings in 1914 through the present day.
FatherlandFatherland · 2025
Fatherland
2025
Movie
A young man from the U.S. returns to the Philippines to search for his long-lost father, only to uncover a past filled with secrets, identity struggles, and danger—leading to a heartbreaking reunion in the midst of violence.
Just the 3 of UsJust the 3 of Us · 2016
Just the 3 of Us
7.22016
MovieComedyDrama
An unlikely love story between polar opposites Uno and CJ two strangers, and how one night changes their lives forever. Unforeseen circumstances collide and force Uno and CJ to live under the same roof as they both deal with their sense of responsibility and their yearning for security. Uno is motivated by his sense of family while CJ is governed by an unconditional love that should put her first above everything else. The unlikely thing that binds Uno and CJ together paves the way for them to find in each other the kind of love they never thought they needed.
You're Still The OneYou're Still The One · 2015
You're Still The One
5.52015
MovieDramaRomance
Years after their college relationship fell apart, Jojo and Ellise meet again, but Jojo is already engaged to Racquel so Ellise decides to contain her feelings for Jojo to herself. The two remained as friends, constantly denying the feelings that they have for one another. Ellise starts dating Vincent but she will soon have to decide if she should choose the right love that came at the wrong time or the wrong love that came at the right time.

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The Achy Breaky HeartsThe Achy Breaky Hearts · 2016
The Achy Breaky Hearts
7.02016
MovieRomanceComedy
Chinggay, a jewelry shop manager, is one of the single women in their 30’s who feels the pressure to find love. She goes out on dates with men but none of them seem to make the cut. You may blame her high standards but the pain from her previous relationship could also be affecting her judgment on men. Now, her love life is suffering a drought for seven years. Everything changes when suddenly, two men are interested to be with her. Ryan bought an engagement ring from Chinggay only to be rejected by his girlfriend. Chinggay helps Ryan to get back with his girlfriend but they end up losing the ring and becoming good friends. On the other hand, Chinggay’s ex-boyfriend Frank is persistent to redeem himself and to prove that he deserves a second chance with Chinggay. Chinggay finds herself torn between two kinds of love.

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