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Bimby Aquino Yap
Born
James Aquino Yap Jr.

(2007-04-19) April 19, 2007 (age 17)
Makati, Philippines
Other names Bimby, Bimb, Baby James
Education Brent International School (home schooled)
Occupation
Years active 2010–present
Notable work
  • My Little Bossings
  • The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin
  • Kris & Bimby Summer TV
Parents
Relatives
  • Benigno Aquino III (uncle)
  • Cojuangco family
  • Aquino family
  • Jose W. Diokno (8th cousin)
  • Sumulong family

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.

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 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, San Marino Corned Tuna.

Filmography

Film

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

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
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
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