Bimby Aquino Yap

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Aquino and the surname or paternal family name is Yap.

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]

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)
Occupations	Host actor
Years active	2010–present
Notable work	My Little Bossings The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin Kris & Bimby Summer TV
Parents	James Yap (father) Kris Aquino (mother)
Relatives	Benigno Aquino III (uncle) Cojuangco family Aquino family Jose W. Diokno (8th cousin)^[a] Sumulong family

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

Ancestors of Bimby Aquino Yap

8. ? Yap 4. Carlos Yap 9. ? Relate 2. James Yap 10. ? Agravante 5. Annie Agravante 11. ? S. 1. Bimby Yap 24. Servillano Aquino 12. Benigno Aquino, Sr. 25. Guadalupe Quiambao 6. Benigno Aquino Jr. 26. Agapito Aquino 13. Aurora Aquino 27. Gerarda Lampa 3. Kris Aquino 28. Melecio Cojuangco 14. Jose Cojuangco 29. Tecla Chichioco 7. Corazon Cojuangco 30. Juan Sumulong 15. Demetria Sumulong 31. Salome Sumulong

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. 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. from the original on September 18, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
12. . 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" 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]