Bimby Aquino Yap

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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).[1]

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.[2][3] When he was 3 years old, they separated and had their marriage eventually annulled when he was 4.[4] He is currently homeschooling since elementary.[5] He attended junior high school at Brent International School.[6]

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.[7] 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.[8][9]

Personal life

Yap is Catholic.[10][11] In 2016, Yap experienced a concussion on the head.[12] 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.[13]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNoteRef.
2010NoyHimself/CameoSpecial participation[14]
2013My Little BossingsJustin/TintoyMain role, Official 39th Metro Manila Film Festival entry[15]
2014The Amazing Praybeyt BenjaminBimbee Pineda ChuaMain role, Official 40th Metro Manila Film Festival entry[16]
2015All You Need Is Pag-ibigJakeSupporting role, Official 41st Metro Manila Film Festival entry[17]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2010Kung Tayo'y MagkakalayoMichael de Jesus CrisantoSpecial Participation[18]
2011-2016Kris TVHimselfGuest/Host
2013, 2026Eat Bulaga!Guest/Co-host[19]
2013Vampire ang Daddy KoGuest[8]

Accolades

YearAwardCategoryNotable WorkResultRef.
2013Baby & Family Expo Philippines 2013Golden Kids of the Year (with Ryzza Mae Dizon)My Little BossingsWon[20]
39th Metro Manila Film FestivalBest Child PerformerNominated[21]
2014GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment AwardsPhenomenal Child Star (with Ryzza Mae Dizon)Won[22]
62nd FAMAS AwardsBest Child PerformerNominated
40th Metro Manila Film FestivalBest Child PerformerThe Amazing Praybeyt BenjaminNominated[23]
2015Platinum Stallion Media AwardsBest Child Male Film ActorWon[24]
SKAL Tourism AwardsYoungest Tourism Media PersonalityKris & Bimby Summer TVWon
5th EdukCircle AwardsMost Influential Film Child Star of the YearThe Amazing Praybeyt BenjaminWon
2016Platinum Stallion Media AwardsBest Child Male Film ActorAll You Need Is Pag-IbigWon[25]

Ancestry

References

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  2. 2."Baby James' baptismal". PEP. May 6, 2008. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  3. 3.Bonifacio, Julie E. (April 19, 2007). "Kris Aquino gives birth to baby James!". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  4. 4.Pasajol, Anne (June 21, 2023). "Kris Aquino hints son Bimby is 'rebuilding relationship' with dad James Yap". Cebu Daily News. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  5. 5."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.
  6. 6.Biong, Ian (February 3, 2021). "Kris Aquino lauds Bimby for getting 1st honor in grade 7". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
  7. 7.Javier, Kristian Eric (June 29, 2023). "Is Bimby Aquino Yap ready to enter showbiz?". GMA Network (entertainment). GMA Network, Inc. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  8. 8.[8.2]Rula, Gorgy (November 27, 2013). "Kris Aquino thrilled by son Bimby's "loveteam" with Ryzza Mae Dizon". PEP. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  9. 9.Brosas, Alex (June 18, 2026). "Eat Bulaga welcomes Bimby Yap". Daily Tribune. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  10. 10."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.
  11. 11.Quilingguing, Uriel C. (November 26, 2015). "James, Kris reunite for son's first communion". SunStar. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
  12. 12."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.
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  21. 21."39th Metro Manila Film Festival for Best Child Performer". Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved January 9, 2014.
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