Bimby Aquino Yap

Bimby Aquino Yap
Yap in 2024
Born
James Carlos Aquino Yap Jr.

(2007-04-19) April 19, 2007 (age 19)
Makati, Philippines
Other nameBaby James
EducationHomeschooled
Occupations
  • Television host
  • actor
Years active2010–2016, 2026–present
Notable work
Parents
Relatives

James Carlos "Bimby" Aquino Yap Jr. (Tagalog: [ˈbimbɪ ʔɐˈxiː.no jap]; born April 19, 2007) is a Filipino television host, media personality and former child actor. He made his film debut in My Little Bossings (2013).

Early life and education

Bimby Aquino Yap was born as James Carlos Aquino Yap Jr. at 4:50 pm on April 19, 2007 at Makati Medical Center in Makati, to television host and actress Kris Aquino and basketball player James Yap. When he was 3 years old, they separated and had their marriage eventually annulled when he was 4. He is currently homeschooling since elementary. He attended junior high school at Brent International School.

Acting career

Yap started his acting career in 2010. He made his first appearance on TV Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo as a guest role alongside his mother. He made his first movie Noy as a cameo role. In 2013, he made appearance on TV Vampire ang Daddy Ko as a guest role alongside his mother followed by the debut movie in My Little Bossings.

Personal life

Yap is Catholic. In 2016, Yap experienced a concussion on the head. In October 2020, Yap was reported to be 6 feet (1.8 m) tall (nearly as tall as his father) and still growing, according to an Instagram post by his mother, Kris Aquino.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Note Ref.
2010 Noy Himself/Cameo Special participation
2013 My Little Bossings Justin/Tintoy Main role, Official 39th Metro Manila Film Festival entry
2014 The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Bimbee Pineda Chua Main role, Official 40th Metro Manila Film Festival entry
2015 All You Need Is Pag-ibig Jake Supporting role, Official 41st Metro Manila Film Festival entry

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2010Kung Tayo'y MagkakalayoMichael de Jesus CrisantoSpecial Participation
2011-2016 Kris TV Himself Guest/Host
2013, 2026 Eat Bulaga! Guest/Co-host
2013 Vampire ang Daddy Ko Guest

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
39th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Child Performer Nominated
2014 GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Phenomenal Child Star (with Ryzza Mae Dizon) Won
62nd FAMAS AwardsBest Child PerformerNominated
40th Metro Manila Film Festival Best Child Performer The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Nominated
2015 Platinum Stallion Media Awards Best Child Male Film Actor Won
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

References

  1. ↑ Quiñones, Klarenz (December 1, 2018). "Francisco Sumulong". Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
  2. ↑ Dulay, Toti (2012). "Chapter 3 : Marikina". Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  3. ↑ "The Sauza-Berenguer de Marquina Official Website". Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Ninoy Aquino watches Bimby's movie debut". Philnews. December 25, 2013. Archived from the original on December 29, 2013. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  5. ↑ "Baby James' baptismal". PEP. May 6, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  6. ↑ Bonifacio, Julie E. (April 19, 2007). "Kris Aquino gives birth to baby James!". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  7. ↑ Pasajol, Anne (June 21, 2023). "Kris Aquino hints son Bimby is 'rebuilding relationship' with dad James Yap". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Kris Aquino's son Bimby gets straight A's in report card". GMA Network. Archived from the original on August 15, 2018. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  9. ↑ Biong, Ian (February 3, 2021). "Kris Aquino lauds Bimby for getting 1st honor in grade 7". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  10. ↑ Javier, Kristian Eric (June 29, 2023). "Is Bimby Aquino Yap ready to enter showbiz?". GMA Network (entertainment). GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  11. 1 2 Rula, Gorgy (November 27, 2013). "Kris Aquino thrilled by son Bimby's "loveteam" with Ryzza Mae Dizon". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  12. ↑ Brosas, Alex (June 18, 2026). "Eat Bulaga welcomes Bimby Yap". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Kris at James, nagkalinawan sa First Communion ni Bimby" [Kris and James come to terms with Bimby's First Communion]. Balita. November 26, 2015. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  14. ↑ Quilingguing, Uriel C. (November 26, 2015). "James, Kris reunite for son's first communion". SunStar. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  15. ↑ "Anak ni Kris Aquino na si Bimby, naaksidente sa eskwelahan". GMA News Online (in Filipino). Archived from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  16. ↑ "LOOK: Bimby now 6 feet tall at 13 years old, towers over mom Kris Aquino". Philippine Daily Inquirer. October 4, 2020. Archived from the original on June 27, 2021. Retrieved June 27, 2021.
  17. ↑ "'Noy' rated 'A' by Cinema Evaluation Board". TV Patrol World. June 1, 2010. Archived from the original on September 19, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  18. ↑ "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.
  19. ↑ "The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin 2 Official Trailer". ABS-CBN Star Cinema. December 4, 2014. Archived from the original on December 6, 2014. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  20. ↑ "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.
  21. ↑ "ON THE SET: Baby James in "Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo"". PEP. March 31, 2010. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
  22. ↑ Brosas, Alex (June 18, 2026). "'Eat Bulaga' welcomes Bimby Yap". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
  23. ↑ "Bimby and Ryzza awarded as Golden Kids of the Year 2013". Archived from the original on January 9, 2014. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  24. ↑ "39th Metro Manila Film Festival for Best Child Performer". Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
  25. ↑ "Complete List of Winners: 45th Guillermo Mendoza Box-Office Entertainment Awards 2014" Archived March 26, 2016, at the Wayback Machine. The Summit Express. Retrieved 2014-05-019.
  26. ↑ "Complete List of Winners: 40th Metro Manila Film Festival: Complete List of Winners" Archived October 12, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. ABS-CBNnews. Retrieved 2014-12-028.
  27. ↑ "ABS-CBN at DZMM, wagi sa Platinum Stallion Media Awards" Archived April 19, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. ABS-CBNnews. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
  28. ↑ "ABS-CBN wagi sa Platinum Stallion Media Awards 2016" Archived January 4, 2019, at the Wayback Machine. 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).