Bimby Aquino Yap facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bimby Aquino Yap
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James Carlos Aquino Yap Jr.
April 19, 2007 Makati, Philippines
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| Other names | Bimby, Bimb, Baby James |
| Education | Homeschooled |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
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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).
Early life
Yap was born to television host and actress Kris Aquino and basketball player James Yap. When he was 3 years old, they were separated and eventually annulled when he was 4.
Personal life
He is currently home-schooled. In 2016, he 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.
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 and San Marino Corned Tuna.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Film Productions | Ref. |
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| 2010 | Noy | Himself/Cameo | Star Cinema | |
| 2013 | My Little Bossings | Justin/Tintoy | OctoArts Films APT Entertainment M - Zet Productions K Productions |
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| 2014 | The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin | Bimbee | ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. Viva Films |
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| 2015 | All You Need Is Pag-ibig | Jake | ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2010 | Kung Tayo'y Magkakalayo | Michael de Jesus Crisanto | Special Participation |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Notable Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 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 Awards | Best Child Performer | Nominated | |||
| 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 |
