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Tim Yap
Eventologist and founder, Yaparrazi Events + PR
Tim Yap's uncanny knack for remembering names and faces made him a successful lifestyle journalist at the beginning of his high-profile career. Even more impressive is his ability to make connections and bring people together. This is what makes Yap such a powerhouse in all society circles. Genuine, friendly and radiating positive energy, Yap is tireless in all he does—whether hosting a live event, playing a role on a TV show, organising press launches, or getting people to bid in charity auctions.
His colourful personality likewise translates perfectly into recently established PR and events company, Yaparazzi, run by himself and his partner, Javier Martinez Pardo. The company, which counts Moët Hennessy, Celine and Estée Lauder are among its high-profile clients, pioneered events in the Web3 space.
Yap, who holds a masters degree in entrepreneurship from the Asian Institute of Management, is also behind many popular clubs in Metro Manila. Before the present The Palace Manila, he also co-owned Republic, Opus and Cabana, among others.
“The challenge is to make sure we do not become repetitive. The industry needs to focus on creativity and take things to the next step. We cannot be the same as before because we do not improve that way.”
Impacted Industries
Media & Marketing
Awards
- 2022: Asia's Most Influential (Philippines)
- 2021: Asia's Most Influential (Philippines)
- 2016: Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow (Philippines)
2013: Outstanding Young Filipino in Entrepreneurship, Gawad Amerika
2010: Outstanding Young Filipino in Entrepreneurship, Gawad Amerika
Did You Know?
When Yap was a child, he was a bit player in Francis Magalona's "Ito Ang Gusto Ko" Royal Tru Orange commercial, working 24 hours straight in Intramuros and receiving PHP1,000. Years after, Yap recalled this experience onstage with Francis M, when they did a duet singing the immortal Filipino anthem "Mga Kababayan Ko" to launch the limited-edition watch collab Yap did with the Philippine map as the basis of the design.
