Age, Biography and Wiki
Richard Yap (Richard Edison Uy Yap) was born on 18 May, 1967 in Cebu City, Philippines, is a Filipino actor, singer, model and businessman (born 1967). Discover Richard Yap's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?
| Popular As |
Richard Edison Uy Yap |
| Occupation |
Actor
singer
businessman
model |
| Age |
56 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
18 May, 1967 |
| Birthday |
18 May |
| Birthplace |
Cebu City, Philippines |
| Nationality |
Philippines
|
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 56 years old group.
Richard Yap Height, Weight & Measurements
At 56 years old, Richard Yap height is 5′ 9″ .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5′ 9″ |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Richard Yap's Wife?
His wife is Melody Leva Yap (m. 1993)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Melody Leva Yap (m. 1993) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Richard Yap Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Richard Yap worth at the age of 56 years old? Richard Yap’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Philippines. We have estimated Richard Yap's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Richard Yap Social Network
Timeline
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.
In 1993, he married Melody Yap, with whom he has two children, Ashley and Dylan.
In 2011, Yap launched his acting career in ABS-CBN via My Binondo Girl where he played Kim Chiu's father, Chen Sy.
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 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, 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 and Till I Met You.
– 2012 Sarah G Live (TV Series) (performer – 1 episode)
(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")
– 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")
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.
Yap 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.
Yap ran once again for the same congressional seat in the 2022 elections under the National Unity Party but did not win.
Yap 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.
He owns/co-founded several food businesses, such as a gastropub and Asian cuisine restaurant.
On December 16, 2020, he signed his management contract with GMA Artist Center.
