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Richard Yap receives heartfelt birthday message from daughter Ashley Sandrine

By Dianne Mariano
Published May 19, 2026 2:19 PM PHT

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Ashley Sandrine Yap, Richard Yap


Lifestyle content creator Ashley Sandrine Yap to her dad, actor Richard Yap, on his special day: “Thank you for being my fiercest protector, best friend, coffee buddy and best support system all in one.”

Richard Yap recently turned a year older as he celebrated his birthday.

In an Instagram post, the versatile actor shared photos and a video of his birthday celebration at a restaurant with his family.

“I don't measure life by the number of years, but in the number of lives that I've touched,” he wrote.

A post shared by Richard Yap (@iamrichardyap)

Richard also received birthday greetings from his fellow celebrities as well as loved ones like his daughter, lifestyle content creator Ashley Sandrine Yap.

As seen on her Instagram account, Ashley uploaded photos of her with her dad and expressed his gratitude and love for him to mark his special day.

“Happiest birthday, daddy! Thank you for being my fiercest protector, best friend, coffee buddy and best support system all in one. I love you so much! Hope I look as good as you when I reach your age,” she wrote.

A post shared by Ashley Sandrine Yap (@ashleysandrine)

In the comments section, Richard thanked his daughter by saying, "Thank you for being my daughter. I love you so much!"

Meanwhile, Richard Yap is a part of the action-drama series Never Say Die, which airs every Monday to Friday, 8:50 p.m., on GMA Prime.

Related Gallery: Father-daughter moments nina Richard Yap at Ashley Sandrine