A relative newcomer to showbiz, Richard became a household name when he played the role as Papa Chen in My Binondo Girl. He further proved his mass appeal when his role as Sir Chief in Be Careful With My Heart also became a big hit among Kapamilya viewers. When asked about the key to his success, Richard shared that it’s never too late to learn new skills even at the age of 45 years old.
“We should not close our minds to other possibilities. Like acting, it was a new possibility for me. So I learned how to act, I did workshops, I learn from other people. Hindi pwede yung, ‘Ah alam ko na ‘yan!’ You should be open to criticisms. You shouldn’t let success or fame get into your head. Humility is a trait you should always cultivate.”
It was all worth the hard work though especially now that Be Careful With My Heart has been extended until June of next year. “I was a bit surprised actually kasi we were expecting until first quarter of next year. It’s a good surprise for us,” he added in a recent interview with Push.com.ph.
More than anything, Richard feels blessed because of all the viewers who keep giving positive feedback about the show. “We wanted to show our appreciation not only to the supporters, but also to God above. It’s such a blessing to be an inspiration to all the people watching us. We cannot always help people financially, but helping them emotionally and spiritually, that’s the best thing that we can give.”
Check out The Buzz Magazine December issue for more revelations about Richard Yap a.k.a. Sir Chief.
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