Bimby Aquino Yap
Born
James Aquino Yap Jr.

(2007-04-19) April 19, 2007 (age 16)
Makati, Philippines
Other namesBimby, Bimb, Baby James
EducationBrent International School (home schooled)
Occupations
Years active2010–present
Notable work
Parents
Relatives

James "Bimby" Aquino Yap Jr. (Tagalog: [ˈbimbɪ aˈkino jɐp]; born April 19, 2007) is a Filipino media personality and former child actor. He made his film debut in My Little Bossings (2013).[4]

Early life

Yap was born to television host and actress Kris Aquino and basketball player James Yap.

Personal life

He is currently home schooled.[5] In 2016, he experienced a concussion on the head.[6] In October 2020, Yap was reported to be 6 feet (1.8 m) tall and still growing, according to an Instagram post by his mother Kris Aquino.[7]

Career

Before Yap's movie debut in My Little Bossings, he first appeared in TV commercials and billboards together with his mother, such as Nido, San Marino Corned Tuna.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Film Productions Ref.
2010 Noy Himself/Cameo Star Cinema [8]
2013 My Little Bossings Justin/Tintoy OctoArts Films
APT Entertainment
M - Zet Productions
K Productions 		[9]
2014 The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Bimbee ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc.
Viva Films 		[10]
2015 All You Need Is Pag-ibig Jake ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. [11]

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010 Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo Michael De Jesus Crisanto Special Participation

Accolades

Year Award Category Notable Work Result Ref.
2013 Baby & Family Expo Philippines 2013 Golden Kids of the Year (with Ryzza Mae Dizon) My Little Bossings Won [12]
39th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Child Performer Nominated [13]
2014 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Phenomenal Child Star (with Ryzza Mae Dizon) Won [14]
62nd FAMAS Awards Best Child Performer Nominated
40th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Child Performer The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Nominated [15]
2015 Platinum Stallion Media Awards Best Child Male Film Actor Won [16]
SKAL Tourism Awards Youngest Tourism Media Personality Kris & Bimby Summer TV Won
5th EdukCircle Awards Most Influential Film Child Star of the Year The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Won
2016 Platinum Stallion Media Awards Best Child Male Film Actor All You Need Is Pag-Ibig Won [17]

Ancestry

References

  1. ^ Quiñones, Klarenz (December 1, 2018). "Francisco Sumulong". Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  2. ^ Dulay, Toti (2012). "Chapter 3 : Marikina".
  3. ^ "The Sauza-Berenguer de Marquina Official Website".
  4. ^ "Ninoy Aquino watches Bimby's movie debut". Philnews. December 25, 2013. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  5. ^ "Kris Aquino's son Bimby gets straight A's in report card". GMA Network. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  6. ^ "Anak ni Kris Aquino na si Bimby, naaksidente sa eskwelahan". GMA News Online (in Filipino). Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  7. ^ "LOOK: Bimby now 6 feet tall at 13 years old, towers over mom Kris Aquino". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 4, 2020. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  8. ^ "'Noy' rated 'A' by Cinema Evaluation Board". TV Patrol World. June 1, 2010.
  9. ^ "Vic: Success of 'My Little Bossings' for Bimby, Ryzza". ABS-CBN News. December 23, 2013. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  10. ^ "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2 Official Trailer". ABS-CBN Star Cinema. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  11. ^ "MMFF 2015: 5 Things to know about 'All You Need is Pag-ibig'". Rappler. December 24, 2015. Archived from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  12. ^ "Bimby and Ryzza awarded as Golden Kids of the Year 2013". Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  13. ^ "39th Metro Manila Film Festival for Best Child Performer". Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  14. ^ "Complete List of Winners: 45th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2014". The Summit Express. Retrieved 2014-05-019.
  15. ^ "Complete List of Winners: 40th Metro Manila Film Festival: Complete List of Winners". ABS-CBNnews. Retrieved 2014-12-028.
  16. ^ "ABS-CBN at DZMM, wagi sa Platinum Stallion Media Awards" Archived April 19, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. ABS-CBNnews. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  17. ^ "ABS-CBN wagi sa Platinum Stallion Media Awards 2016". Star Cinema. Retrieved February 7, 2016.

Footnotes

  1. ^ Diokno's ancestor is Demetria Sumulong who was born in Antipolo before moving south, her common ancestor with Aquino Yap is Francisco Sumulong (born 1695).[1][2][3]
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