Darryl Yap

Darryl Yap
Born (1987-01-07) January 7, 1987 (age 37)
Olongapo, Zambales, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Education
Occupations
  • film director
  • screenwriter
Years active2017–present

Darryl Yap (born January 7, 1987) is a Filipino film director, screenwriter and producer.

Biography

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Early life and education

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Yap was born in Olongapo, Zambales to his parents who are school teachers. He graduated in Manila's Centro Escolar University with a mass communication degree and later enrolled at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore to pursue a degree in public administration.[1]

Career

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Yap started his directing career with the short film Squatterina that highlighted the similarities between a typical illegal settler in Olongapo and the disciplines of ballet.[2] It was followed by his first full film #Jowable in 2018 which is about a troubled young woman named Elsa (starring Kim Molina) who yearns for a mature and intimate relationship.[3] The film gained mixed reviews from critics.[3][4][5]

In May 2020, Yap released a television series entitled Sakristan about two men coming to terms in finding love despite being church servants.[6] He received widespread criticism before the release of Sakristan due to the nature of the title and posters.[7] There were calls online for Sakristan to be cancelled due to its disrespectful and offensive content to the Catholic Church.[8][9] The series was released through YouTube.[10][11]

In January 2021, Viva Films released When I Grow Up, I Want to be a Pornstar which Yap wrote and directed. It tells the story of a group of former pornstars gathered to teach an aspiring teen actress on how to be a pornstar, with a cash reward should the actress be launched.[12] The film was prohibited to be shown to the general public by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) due to its sexual and explicit content.[13] A sequel titled Pornstar 2: Pangalawang Putok was released on December 3, 2021, on Vivamax.[14]

Yap released another film entitled Gluta in July 2021 about an Aeta girl who dreams of winning the Miss Universe pageant but faces discrimination from people including her own indigenous community.[15][16] It was followed by a comedy Revirginized in August 2021 about a mother (starring Sharon Cuneta) who never had a proper coming of age experience.[17][18]

On 2022, Yap directed a fictional drama film entitled Maid in Malacañang which was about the Marcos family's last three days in the Malacañang Palace before they were forced to flee to Hawaii during the People Power Revolution in 1986. Because of its controversial portrayal of the Marcoses and of People Power Revolution figurehead Corazon Aquino, it was dubbed as the most controversial film of the year,[19] receiving numerous negative reviews from critics and audiences.[20][21][22][23] A prequel Martyr or Murderer is slated to release in late February 2023. Isko Moreno will play the role of Ninoy Aquino,[24][25] while Marco Gumabao, Jerome Ponce and Cindy Miranda will portray the younger versions of Ferdinand Marcos, Ninoy Aquino and Imelda Marcos respectively.[26][27][28]

Personal life

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Yap is a polarizing and controversial figure in the Philippine film industry. He is openly gay and Roman Catholic despite his opposing views on the church's teachings.[1] He was declared persona non grata by the Quezon City Council, alongside actress Ai-Ai delas Alas, for an episode of Yap's VinCentiments where the Seal of Quezon City was defaced and Delas Alas portrayed Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte in a negative way.[29][30]

Controversies

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Sexual assault and pedophilia claims

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In 2020, Yap drew controversy for his film Ayudamn, which was condemned on social media for having a remark that was "offensive to single parents". Amidst this, a social media user posted a thread showing supposed screenshots of grooming him when he was 16 years old. The user also claimed that Yap's videographer Vincent Asis also had relationships with minors.[31]

Yap responded to the claim with a similar thread of screenshots, claiming that during the conversations, the user was allegedly telling him that he was a rape victim. He stated that the user had edited and manipulated the screenshots to maliciously portray him as a child groomer.[31]

A user on Facebook had also accused him of perpetuating pedophilia and child abuse amidst the lockdown put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yap threatened to file legal complaints against the Facebook user for spreading false information against him, asserting that he is not a pedophile nor has abused children.[31]

Yap also drew backlash for an old tweet in 2017 which he stated "masarap ang bata" (lit. 'Children are delicious'). Among them was former Commission on Elections commissioner Rowena Guanzon, who called on the public to boycott Yap's movies and report him to his films' financiers.[31]

Maid in Malacañang

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Main article: Maid in Malacañang

Yap's film, Maid in Malacañang, drew controversy due to several controversial scenes in the fictional historical film.[32] In one scene shown in the film's trailer, Corazon Aquino (portrayed by Giselle Sanchez) was shown telling government forces via telephone to immediately deport the Marcoses from the country while playing mahjong with the Carmelites in Cebu.[33]

The accuracy of the scene was debunked by Corazon Aquino's daughter Kris Aquino for lacking context. Her fan page on Twitter shared an account from former Supreme Court associate justice Cecilia Muñoz-Palma of a phone call between Aquino and United States Ambassador Stephen W. Bosworth. During their conversation, Bosworth informed Aquino that Ferdinand Marcos was ready to leave for exile to the United States but requested to stay for a few days in Paoay. The account stated that Aquino felt pity for Marcos and wanted to grant him the two days' stay against the advice of her companions. In the end, Aquino called Bosworth to inform Marcos that his request would not be granted and should just leave the country. Bosworth called Aquino back to inform her that Marcos had left the country. The account stated that after Aquino informed her companions of the departure of the Marcoses, the room was in celebration while Aquino remained silent.[34]

18th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival

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Yap was booed by filmmakers at the 18th Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival after his name appeared on-screen in the credits of a Cinemalaya film that he helped create. He stated that he was unable to promote the film due to his work on Maid in Malacañang.[35][36]

Filmography

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Feature films

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Table featuring films directed by Darryl Yap
Year Title Director Writer Producer Genre
2019 #Jowable Yes Yes No comedy
2021 Paglaki Ko, Gusto Kong Maging Pornstar Yes Yes No comedy
Tililing Yes Yes No comedy
Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam Yes Yes No comedy
Gluta Yes Yes No drama
Revirginized Yes Yes No comedy
69+1 Yes Yes No comedy
Ang Manananggal na Nahahati ang Puso Yes Yes No comedy
Sarap Mong Patayin Yes Yes No comedy
Barumbadings Yes Yes No action, comedy
Pornstar 2: Pangalawang Putok Yes Yes No comedy
2022 Maid in Malacañang Yes Yes No political drama
2023 Martyr or Murderer Yes Yes No political drama
Mabuhay Aloha Mabuhay Yes Yes No political drama
2024 Seoulmeyt Yes Yes No romantic comedy

Television series

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Table featuring television series directed by Darryl Yap
Year Title Director Writer Producer Genre
2020 Sakristan Yes Yes No BL drama
2021 Kung Pwede Lang (KPL) Yes Yes No comedy

References

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  1. ^ a b Nick Aguila (June 10, 2022). "Who Is Darryl Yap and What Do We Think of His Brand of 'Shock' Videos?". Esquire Magazine. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "Squatterina (Short 2017)". VinCentiments. October 27, 2018. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Oggs Cruz (September 29, 2019). "'#Jowable' review: Funny to a fault". Rappler. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  4. ^ Jocelyn Valle (February 27, 2019). "REVIEW: Jowable lacks cohesiveness but provides plenty of laughs and insights about love". pep.ph. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  5. ^ Fred Hawson (September 29, 2019). "Movie review: Kim Molina is distressingly desperate in 'Jowable'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  6. ^ Laurena, Kobe Adam Joshua. "Jowable director Darryl Yap to helm and write Filipino boys love (BL) limited series | Pikapika | Philippine Showbiz News | Entertainment News | Trending Balita | Celebrity Lifestyle | Artista | Fashion | Beauty Tips | Chika | Philippine Hollywood Stars Celebrities". pikapika.ph. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  7. ^ Series “Sakristan”, Darryl Yap Biography-Director Behind Controversial BL (June 16, 2016). "Darryl Yap Biography - Director Behind Controversial BL Series "Sakristan"". Philippine News. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  8. ^ Balleras, Care (June 2, 2020). "Sakristan: Forbidden love and religion". Daily Tribune. Archived from the original on October 31, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  9. ^ Salterio, Leah C. (June 6, 2020). "'Jowable' director Darryl Yap courts controversy anew with LGBT online series". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  10. ^ Salterio, Leah C. "Darryl Yap on Sakristan series: 'I'm ready for backlash'". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  11. ^ Eusebio, Aaron Brennt. "LIST: Boys Love-themed series worth watching". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  12. ^ "Different generations of daring actresses to star in a new movie 'Paglaki ko, gusto kong maging Pornstar'". LionhearTV. August 21, 2020. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  13. ^ "Director Darryl Yap hindi naniniwalang laos na ang mga bida niya sa Pornstar". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  14. ^ "Paglaki Ko Gusto Kong Maging Pornstar sequel, umarangkada na". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  15. ^ "Darryl Yap redefines beauty in new film 'Gluta'". Manila Standard. July 13, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  16. ^ Jan Milo Severo (June 5, 2021). "Darryl Yap under fire anew for his movie 'Gluta'". philstar.com. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  17. ^ Dumaual, Mario (February 28, 2021). "Sharon Cuneta takes on 'bold' role in new movie 'Revirginized'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  18. ^ Wang, Nickie (August 12, 2021). "Darryl Yap reveals real inspiration of Carmela in 'Revirginized'". Manila Standard. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  19. ^ VIVA Films (June 26, 2022). "Maid in Malacañang Digital Media Conference | July 20 In Cinemas Worldwide". Facebook. Facebook, Inc. Event occurs at 0:24. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  20. ^ Yong Ping, Teng (July 19, 2022). "Cory Aquino scene in Maid In Malacañang trailer shown to be inaccurate". Yahoo! News. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  21. ^ "Nuns with Cory during Edsa 'not amused' with 'Maid in Malacañang' trailer". CNN Philippines. August 1, 2022. Archived from the original on August 3, 2022. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
  22. ^ Vestil, Justin K. (August 1, 2022). "Nuns with Cory during Edsa 'not amused' with 'Maid in Malacañang' trailer". SUNSTAR. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
  23. ^ Jomar Canlas (August 8, 2022). "'Maid in Malacañang a malicious attack on nuns'". Manila Times. Retrieved August 8, 2022.
  24. ^ Severo, Jan Milo (November 22, 2022). "'The Filipino is worth dying… INSIDE': Isko Moreno to play Ninoy Aquino in upcoming Darryl Yap movie". The Philippine Star.
  25. ^ "Isko Moreno is Ninoy Aquino in new Darryl Yap movie". CNN Philippines. November 23, 2022. Archived from the original on November 24, 2022. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
  26. ^ de Leon, Richard (November 23, 2022). "'Batang Macoy! Marco Gumabao, young Ferdinand Marcos Sr. sa pelikulang 'Martyr or Murderer'". Balita (in Tagalog). Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  27. ^ Marcelo, Nicole Therise (November 24, 2022). "Jerome Ponce, gaganap bilang batang Ninoy Aquino, ispluk ni Darryl Yap". Balita (in Tagalog). Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  28. ^ de Leon, Richard (December 1, 2022). "Cindy Miranda, gaganap na 'young Imelda' sa MoM". Balita (in Tagalog). Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  29. ^ Kristofer Purnell (June 8, 2022). "Ai-Ai Delas Alas, Darryl Yap declared persona non grata by Quezon City Council". philstar.com. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  30. ^ "Ai-Ai delas Alas, Darryl Yap declared personae non grata in Quezon City". Rappler. June 8, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  31. ^ a b c d "Local director Darryl Yap addresses 'pedophile' accusations". Interaksyon. May 28, 2020.
  32. ^ "'Their Story' – ang budol ng Maid in Malacañang". Rappler. August 15, 2022.
  33. ^ "Giselle Sanchez criticized, Cory Aquino Mahjong scene 'research' explained". Philstar. August 3, 2022.
  34. ^ "Cory Aquino scene in Maid In Malacañang trailer shown to be inaccurate". Yahoo news. July 19, 2022.
  35. ^ "Darryl Yap, na-boo NG mga filmmaker sa Cinemalaya". Philstar. August 19, 2022.
  36. ^ "Darryl Yap Gets Booed by Fellow Filmmakers at Cinemalaya". Newspapers.ph. August 17, 2022.
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