James Yap

Birth Name: James Carlos Agravante Yap

Place of Birth: Escalante, Negros Occidental, Philippines

Date of Birth: February 15, 1982

Ethnicity: Filipino, Chinese

James Yap is a Filipino professional basketball player, and politician. He plays for the Blackwater Bossing of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was previously with the Star Hotshots and the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. He has been a Member of the San Juan City Council, since June 30, 2022. He is nicknamed “Big Game James.”

James is the son of Annie S. Agravante and Carlos Relate Yap. He has three children, including a son, actor Bimby Aquino Yap, with his former wife, television host, actress, producer, product endorser, and businessperson Kris Aquino; and a son with his partner, Italian banker Michela Cazzola. He is Catholic.

James’s paternal grandfather was surnamed Yap. The name Yap is of Chinese origin.

James’s paternal grandmother was surnamed Relate.