{{Short description|Filipino film director (born 1987)}} {{Use mdy dates|date=August 2022}} {{Philippine name|Balingit|Yap}} {{Infobox person | name = Darryl Yap | image = | caption = Yap in 2017 | birth_name = Darryl Ray Spyke Balingit Yap | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|1|7}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murcia |first=Alvin |date=2025-01-10 |title=Vic Sotto files cyberlibel case against Darryl Yap over Pepsi Paloma teaser |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2025/01/09/vic-sotto-files-cyberlibel-case-against-darryl-yap-over-pepsi-paloma-teaser |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=Daily Tribune |language=en}}</ref> | birth_place = Olongapo, Zambales, Philippines | education = {{unbulleted list|Centro Escolar University|Nanyang Technological University}} | other_names = | occupation = {{hlist|Director|producer|screenwriter}} | years_active = 2017–present | awards = }}
'''Darryl Ray Spyke Balingit Yap''' (born January 7, 1987) is a Filipino film director, screenwriter and producer.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vic Sotto's writ of habeas data petition against Darryl Yap granted by court |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/184819/vic-sotto-writ-of-habeas-data-petition-a718-20250109?s=if1v7b3phic9pm4q3htva7pjk1 |access-date=2025-01-09 |website=PEP.ph |language=en}}</ref>
==Early life and education== Yap was born on January 7, 1987 in Olongapo, Zambales to his parents who are high school teachers. He has a sibling.<ref name=es>{{cite web|url=https://www.esquiremag.ph/long-reads/features/who-is-darryl-yap-a2512-20220610-lfrm|title=Who Is Darryl Yap and What Do We Think of His Brand of 'Shock' Videos?|date=10 June 2022|access-date=2 August 2022|website=Esquire Magazine|author=Nick Aguila}}</ref>
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.<ref name=es/>
==Career== 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpUq7Six_kU|title=Squatterina (Short 2017)|website=VinCentiments|date=27 October 2018|access-date=2 August 2022}}</ref> 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.<ref name=jow>{{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/movies/241347-jowable-movie-review/|title='#Jowable' review: Funny to a fault|date=29 September 2019|access-date=2 August 2022|website=Rappler|author=Oggs Cruz}}</ref> The film gained mixed reviews from critics.<ref name=jow/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pep.ph/guide/movies/146337/review-jowable-lacks-cohesiveness-but-provides-plenty-of-laughs-and-insights-about-love-a764-20190927|date=27 February 2019|access-date=2 August 2022|website=pep.ph|author=Jocelyn Valle|title=REVIEW: Jowable lacks cohesiveness but provides plenty of laughs and insights about love}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/29/19/movie-review-kim-molina-is-distressingly-desperate-in-jowable|title=Movie review: Kim Molina is distressingly desperate in 'Jowable'|date=29 September 2019|access-date=2 August 2022|website=ABS-CBN News|author=Fred Hawson}}</ref>
In May 2020, Yap released a television series entitled ''Sakristan'' about two men coming to terms in finding love despite being church servants.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Laurena|first=Kobe Adam Joshua|title=Jowable director Darryl Yap to helm and write Filipino boys love (BL) limited series|url=https://pikapika.ph/pikadaily/jowable-director-darryl-yap-to-helm-and-write-filipino-boys-love-bl-limited-series|access-date=2 August 2022|website=pikapika.ph|language=en}}</ref> He received widespread criticism before the series' release due to the nature of the title and posters.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Series “Sakristan”|first=Darryl Yap Biography-Director Behind Controversial BL|date=16 June 2016|title=Darryl Yap Biography - Director Behind Controversial BL Series "Sakristan"|url=https://philnews.ph/2020/06/16/darryl-yap-biography-director-behind-controversial-bl-series-sakristan/|access-date=2 August 2022|website=Philippine News|language=en-US}}</ref> There were online demands to cancel ''Sakristan'' due to its disrespectful and offensive content to the Catholic Church.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Balleras|first=Care|date=2 June 2020|title=Sakristan: Forbidden love and religion|url=https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/06/03/sakristan-forbidden-love-and-religion/|access-date=2 August 2022|website=Daily Tribune|language=en-US|archive-date=October 31, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201031184305/https://tribune.net.ph/index.php/2020/06/03/sakristan-forbidden-love-and-religion/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Salterio|first=Leah C.|date=6 June 2020|title='Jowable' director Darryl Yap courts controversy anew with LGBT online series|url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/06/06/20/jowable-director-daryl-yap-courts-controversy-anew-with-lgbt-online-series|access-date=2 August 2022|website=ABS-CBN News|language=en}}</ref> The series was released through YouTube.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Salterio|first=Leah C.|title=Darryl Yap on Sakristan series: 'I'm ready for backlash'|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2020/06/23/2022742/darryl-yap-sakristan-series-im-ready-backlash|access-date=2 August 2022|website=Philstar.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Eusebio|first=Aaron Brennt|title=LIST: Boys Love-themed series worth watching|url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/entertainment/celebritylife/hobbies/66500/list-boys-love-themed-series-worth-watching/story|access-date=2 August 2022|website=www.gmanetwork.com|language=en-US}}</ref>
In January 2021, Viva Films released ''Paglaki Ko, Gusto Kong Maging Pornstar'', directed and written by Yap. 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.<ref>{{Cite web|date=21 August 2020|title=Different generations of daring actresses to star in a new movie 'Paglaki ko, gusto kong maging Pornstar'|url=https://www.lionheartv.net/2020/08/different-generations-of-daring-actresses-to-star-in-a-new-movie-paglaki-ko-gusto-kong-maging-pornstar/|access-date=2 August 2022|website=LionhearTV|language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Director Darryl Yap hindi naniniwalang laos na ang mga bida niya sa Pornstar|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/156013/darryl-yap-pornstar-a734-20210109|access-date=2 August 2022|website=PEP.ph|language=en}}</ref> A sequel titled ''Pornstar 2: Pangalawang Putok'' was released on December 3, 2021, on Vivamax.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Paglaki Ko Gusto Kong Maging Pornstar sequel, umarangkada na|url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/161141/paglaki-ko-gusto-kong-maging-pornstar-sequel-a734-20211004|access-date=2 August 2022|website=PEP.ph|language=en}}</ref>
In July 2021, Yap released another film entitled ''Gluta'', about an Aeta girl who dreams of winning the Miss Universe pageant but faces discrimination from her own indigenous community.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://manilastandard.net/showbitz/tv-movies/359635/darryl-yap-redefines-beauty-in-new-film-gluta.html|title=Darryl Yap redefines beauty in new film 'Gluta'|date=13 July 2021|access-date=2 August 2022|website=Manila Standard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/movies/2021/06/05/2103329/darryl-yap-under-fire-anew-his-movie-gluta|title=Darryl Yap under fire anew for his movie 'Gluta'|date=5 June 2021|access-date=2 August 2022|website=philstar.com|author=Jan Milo Severo}}</ref> In August 2021, Yap also released an erotic comedy film, ''Revirginized'', about a mother (played by Sharon Cuneta) who never had a proper coming of age experience.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Dumaual |first1=Mario |title=Sharon Cuneta takes on 'bold' role in new movie 'Revirginized' |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/01/21/sharon-cuneta-takes-on-bold-role-in-new-movie-revirginized |access-date=2 August 2022|work=ABS-CBN News |date=28 February 2021 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Wang |first1=Nickie |title=Darryl Yap reveals real inspiration of Carmela in 'Revirginized' |url=https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/362213 |access-date=2 August 2022|work=Manila Standard |date=12 August 2021 |language=en}}</ref>
Yap was declared ''persona non grata'' in June 2022 by the Quezon City Council for an episode of ''VinCentiments'' where the Seal of Quezon City was defaced and actress-comedian Ai-Ai delas Alas portrayed as Quezon City mayor Joy Belmonte in a negative way.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/06/08/2186941/ai-ai-delas-alas-darryl-yap-declared-persona-non-grata-quezon-city-council|title=Ai-Ai Delas Alas, Darryl Yap declared persona non grata by Quezon City Council|date=8 June 2022|access-date=2 August 2022|website=philstar.com|author=Kristofer Purnell}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/ai-ai-delas-alas-darryl-yap-persona-non-grata-quezon-city/|title=Ai-Ai delas Alas, Darryl Yap declared personae non grata in Quezon City|date=8 June 2022|access-date=2 August 2022|website=Rappler}}</ref>
The period historical revisionist drama film ''Maid in Malacañang'' was written and directed by Yap, and tells the story of 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.<ref>{{cite web|author=VIVA Films|title=Maid in Malacañang Digital Media Conference | July 20 In Cinemas Worldwide|url=https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=search&v=749696096077812|website=Facebook|publisher=Facebook, Inc.|date=26 June 2022|time=0:24|access-date=2 August 2022}}</ref> The film released in July 2025 received numerous negative reviews from critics and audiences due to its controversial portrayal of the Marcos family and of People Power Revolution figurehead Corazon Aquino.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://ph.news.yahoo.com/cory-aquino-scene-in-maid-in-malacanang-trailer-shown-to-be-inaccurate-081953066.html |title= Cory Aquino scene in Maid In Malacañang trailer shown to be inaccurate |last1=Yong Ping |first1=Teng |work=Yahoo! News |date=19 July 2022 |access-date=2 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=1 August 2022 |title=Nuns with Cory during Edsa 'not amused' with 'Maid in Malacañang' trailer |url=https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/8/2/Carmelite-sisters-Maid-in-Malacanang-Cory-Aquino-mahjong-scene.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803162552/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2022/8/2/Carmelite-sisters-Maid-in-Malacanang-Cory-Aquino-mahjong-scene.html |archive-date=August 3, 2022 |access-date=4 August 2022 |website=CNN Philippines}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vestil |first=Justin K. |date=1 August 2022|title=Nuns with Cory during Edsa 'not amused' with 'Maid in Malacañang' trailer |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1936569/cebu/local-news/nuns-with-cory-during-edsa-not-amused-with-maid-in-malacanang-trailer |access-date=6 August 2022|website=SUNSTAR |language=English}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2022/08/08/news/national/maid-in-malacaang-a-malicious-attack-on-nuns/1853758|title='Maid in Malacañang a malicious attack on nuns'|date=8 August 2022|website=Manila Times|access-date=8 August 2022|author=Jomar Canlas}}</ref> A second installment film ''Martyr or Murderer'' was released in 2023.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Severo |first1=Jan Milo |date=November 22, 2022 |title='The Filipino is worth dying… INSIDE': Isko Moreno to play Ninoy Aquino in upcoming Darryl Yap movie |work=The Philippine Star |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2022/11/22/2225673/the-filipino-worth-dying-inside-isko-moreno-play-ninoy-aquino-upcoming-darryl-yap-movie}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Liao |first1=Archie |date=February 10, 2023 |title=Direk Darryl Yap insists his Martyr or Murderer movie is not a political movie; 'it's a family-in-crisis movie.' |website=pikapika.ph |url=https://pikapika.ph/pikadaily/direk-darryl-yap-insists-his-martyr-or-murderer-movie-is-not-a-political-movie-its-a-family-in-crisis-movie/local-news-1}}</ref>
In 2024, Yap released a romantic comedy film, titled ''Seoulmeyt'', about a Filipina fan of Korean dramas meets with the man of her dreams until she discovers his fake personality.<ref>{{cite web|author=VinCentiments|title=#SEOULMEYT OFFICIAL TRAILER|url=https://www.facebook.com/SAWAKASBRIEFS/videos/seoulmeyt-official-trailer/1190601731925037/|website=Facebook|publisher=Facebook, Inc.|date=9 May 2024|access-date=2 December 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Seoulmeyt|url=http://www.filmline.co.kr/films/eng/movie/Seoulmeyt.html|website=FILMLINE|access-date=December 2, 2024}}</ref> Starring Kim Molina and Jerald Napoles,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Santiago |first1=Ervin |date=May 14, 2024 |title=Kim kay Darryl: Gusto ko siyang yakapin pero gusto ko rin siyang sapakin |work=Bandera |url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/384876/hirit-ni-kim-kay-darryl-gusto-ko-siyang-yakapin-pero-gusto-ko-rin-siyang-sapakin |access-date=December 2, 2024}}</ref> and also shot in South Korea,<ref>{{cite news |date=May 17, 2024 |title=Darryl Yap, ikinuwento kung gaano kahirap maghanap ng location sa South Korea. |work=Philippne Entertainment Portal |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/180758/south-korea-location-shooting-a734-20240517 |access-date=December 2, 2024}}</ref> the film received positive reviews.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Mayo |first1=Stephanie |date=June 1, 2024 |title=REVIEW: Jerald Napoles is a funny oppa in 'Seoulmeyt' |work=Daily Tribune |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2024/06/01/review-jerald-napoles-is-a-funny-oppa-in-seoulmeyt |access-date=December 2, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=May 25, 2024 |title=Seoulmeyt |website=Kritikultura |url=https://kritikultura.com/films/clv5s9zru00011k8atiiht4tf |access-date=December 2, 2024}}</ref>
In October 2024, it was reported that Yap is planning to do an upcoming movie about the late Filipino actress Pepsi Paloma.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Santiago |first1=Ervin |date=October 30, 2024 |title='The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma' next movie ni Darryl Yap, sino ang bida? |work=Bandera |url=https://bandera.inquirer.net/398855/the-rapists-of-pepsi-paloma-next-movie-ni-darryl-yap-sino-kaya-ang-bibida |access-date=December 2, 2024}}</ref> The film hinted to revolve around Paloma's alleged rape and subsequent suicide was entitled ''The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma'' and was set to be screened in February 5, 2025 before its release was halted by a court order.<ref>{{cite web|last=De Leon |first=Richard |title=Vic Sotto, trending matapos mabanggit sa teaser ng 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma' |trans-title=Vic Sotto, trends after mention in teaser of 'The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma' |url=https://balita.mb.com.ph/2025/01/02/vic-sotto-trending-matapos-mabanggit-sa-teaser-ng-the-rapists-of-pepsi-paloma/ |work=Balita|publisher=Manila Bulletin |date=January 2, 2025 |access-date=January 3, 2025|language=fil}}</ref><ref name=un>{{cite news|last=Alpad |first=Christina |title=Darryl Yap's 'Pepsi Paloma' film to miss Feb. 5 opening |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/02/03/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/darryl-yaps-pepsi-paloma-film-to-miss-feb-5-opening/2048709/ |newspaper=The Manila Times |date=February 3, 2025 |access-date=February 3, 2025}}</ref> Vic Sotto, one of the alleged suspect of the abandoned rape case, filed libel charges against Yap for the unreleased film shortly after the trailer's release in January 2025.<ref>{{cite news|last=Reyes |first=Juno |title=Vic Sotto files complaint vs Darryl Yap for Pepsi Paloma movie trailer |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/celebrities/vic-sotto-files-complaint-darryl-yap-pepsi-paloma-trailer/ |publisher=Rappler |date=January 9, 2025 |access-date=January 9, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Javier |first=Paige |date=January 9, 2025 |title=Vic Sotto files complaint vs Darryl Yap over Pepsi Paloma movie |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/1/9/vic-sotto-files-complaint-vs-maker-of-pepsi-paloma-trailer-1033 |work=ABS-CBN News}}</ref>
After the averted screening of ''Pepsi Paloma'', Yap started working on the film ''Ngongo''. The film already received criticism from the Department of Social Welfare and Development and the National Council on Disability Affairs for its title and promotional materials which had execution which they deem deragatory towards people with disabilities.<ref>{{cite news |title=DSWD, NCDA criticize film ‘Ngongo’ |url=https://news.tv5.com.ph/breaking/read/dswd-ncda-criticize-film-ngongo |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=News5 |date=28 November 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Evangelista |first1=Jessica Ann |title=Gov’t body condemns Darryl Yap’s film ‘Ngongo’ over ‘derogatory’ portrayal of PWDs |url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/640670/govt-body-condemns-darryl-yaps-film-ngongo-over-derogatory-portrayal-of-pwds |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=Philippine Daily Inquirer |date=26 November 2025 |language=en}}</ref>
==Personal life== Yap is a ''bakla'' or a gay man.<ref name="girlfriend">{{cite news |title=Direk Darryl Yap inaming nagka-girlfriend bago siya nag-out|trans-title=Director Darryl Yap admits having a girlfriend before coming out |url=https://www.pep.ph/pepalerts/cabinet-files/177696/darryl-yap-girlfriend-a734-20231210 |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=PEP.ph |publisher=Philippine Entertainment Portal, Inc. |date=10 December 2023 |language=fil}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=What Maui Taylor did to make Darryl Yap doubt his sexual orientation |url=https://mb.com.ph/2021/6/26/look-what-maui-taylor-did-to-make-darryl-yap-doubt-his-sexual-orientation |access-date=29 November 2025 |work=Manila Bulletin |date=26 June 2021}}</ref> He came out in his college years when he had a boyfriend for five years. Yap admitted to being in a straight relationship during high school recalling how his mother is opposed to him having a girlfriend already suspecting he is gay.<ref name="girlfriend"/>
==Sexual assault and pedophilia claims== In 2020, Yap drew controversy for his film ''Ayudamn'', which was condemned on social media for having an offensive remark to single parents. 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.<ref name="Pedophilia" />
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.<ref name="Pedophilia" />
A Facebook user also accused Yap 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, asserting that he is not a pedophile nor has abused children.<ref name="Pedophilia" />
Yap also drew backlash for an old tweet in 2017 which he stated "''{{lang|tl|masarap ang bata|italic=unset}}''" ({{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.<ref name="Pedophilia">{{Cite news|date=May 28, 2020|title=Local director Darryl Yap addresses 'pedophile' accusations|work=Interaksyon|url=https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2020/05/28/169482/local-director-darryl-yap-addresses-pedophile-accusations/}}</ref>
==Filmography== ===Feature films=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |+ {{sronly|Table featuring films directed by Darryl Yap}} |- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col" width=65| Director !scope="col"| Writer !scope="col"| Producer !scope="col"| Genre |- |2019 !scope=row|''Jowable'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Comedy |- |rowspan=10|2021 !scope=row|''Paglaki Ko, Gusto Kong Maging Pornstar'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Comedy |- !scope=row|''Tililing'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Comedy |- !scope=row|''Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Comedy |- !scope=row|''Gluta'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Drama |- !scope=row|''Revirginized'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Comedy |- !scope=row|''69+1'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Comedy |- !scope=row|''Ang Manananggal na Nahahati ang Puso'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Comedy |- !scope=row|''Sarap Mong Patayin'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Comedy |- !scope=row|''Barumbadings'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Action comedy |- !scope=row|''Pornstar 2: Pangalawang Putok'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Comedy |- |2022 !scope=row|''Maid in Malacañang'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Political drama |- |2023 !scope=row|''Martyr or Murderer'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | Political drama |- |2024 !scope=row|''Seoulmeyt'' |{{yes}} |{{yes}} |{{no}} | Romantic comedy |- |2026 !scope=row|''Love Ngo'' |{{yes}} |{{yes}} |{{no}} |Comedy |- |Unreleased !scope=row|''The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma'' |{{yes}} |{{yes}} |{{yes}} | Crime drama |}
===Television series=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |+ {{sronly|Table featuring television series directed by Darryl Yap}} |- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;" !scope="col"| Year !scope="col"| Title !scope="col" width=65| Director !scope="col"| Writer !scope="col"| Producer !scope="col"| Genre |- | 2020 !scope=row|''Sakristan'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | BL drama |- |2021 !scope=row|''Kung Pwede Lang (KPL)'' | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | comedy |}
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==External links== *{{IMDb name|9443913}}
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