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Herlene Budol

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Herlene Budol
Budol in 2022
Born
Herlene Nicole Policarpio Budol

(1999-08-23) August 23, 1999 (age 25)
Angono, Rizal, Philippines
EducationTourism Management (BS)
Alma materCollege of Saint John Paul II Arts and Sciences
Occupations
  • Comedienne
  • host
  • actress
Years active2019–present
Known for"Hipon", "Magandang Dilag"
TelevisionGMA Network
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
TitleMiss Philippines Tourism 2023

Herlene Nicole Policarpio Budol (Tagalog: [pɔlɪˈkaɾpjo ˈbʊdɔl]; born August 23, 1999), also known as "Hipon Girl" (lit.''shrimp girl'') or "Magandang Dilag" (lit.'beautiful splendor'), is a Filipino model, comedian, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was a co-host of the Philippine variety game show Wowowin.[1] Budol gained popularity when she joined the Wowowin segment "Willie of Fortune". Willie Revillame made her a regular co-host of his show because of her talent and funny jokes.[2][3]

Career

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Acting career

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Budol appeared in Magpakailanman on November 30, 2019, and played the role of Jenny, an OFW, in the episode "Yaya Dubai & I".[4][5] That was her first television drama project in GMA Network which trended and gained higher ratings than an episode of ABS-CBN's MMK,[6][7][8] their rival network. She also appeared in the TV series Madrasta, playing the role of 'Sandy Escudero'.[9][10] She was the title holder of "Binibining Angono in Sining" in 2017.[11] She also appeared and participated in the Philippine comedy TV series One of the Baes.[12]

In both 2023, she played her first lead role in the GMA Afternoon Prime series, Magandang Dilag, as Georgina "Gigi" Robles / Gretchen "Greta V" Veneracion, an ugly appearance who turned into a beauty who seeks her vengeance against the person who cruelly hurts her and her loved ones. After completing the series Magandang Dilag, she also joined the cast members of the action-drama series Black Rider who played the role "Pretty".

Pageantry

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In February 2022, Budol signed a management contract with Wilbert Tolentino.[13] On July of 2023, Tolentino terminated his management contract with Budol due to health reasons and devote ample time to his child and family.[14]

She participated in Binibining Pilipinas 2022, securing seven special awards and finishing as 1st runner-up. Although chosen as the Philippines' representative for Miss Planet International 2022, she later withdrew. Subsequently, she entered Miss Grand Philippines 2023, winning the title of Miss Philippines Tourism 2023. She is set to represent the Philippines in an upcoming international pageant, as announced by ALV Pageant Circle.[15]

Budol is commonly referred to as The Beauty Queen of Gen Z.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Role Network Ref.
2019–2022 Wowowin Herself/Co-Host GMA Network
2019 Magpakailanman: Yaya Dubai and I Jenny
Madrasta Sandy Escudero
One of the Baes Hipon Girl
2020 Daddy's Gurl Josefina/Fiona
Dear Uge: Jolly Molly Bianca Villaprado
2021 Stories from the Heart: Never Say Goodbye Alana Santos
Magpakailanman: A Girl Named Hipon Herself [16]
2022 False Positive Maganda
Magpakailanman: Fiancee or Financier Rosemarie
2023 Magandang Dilag Georgina "Gigi" De Jesus- Robles/Gretchen "Greta V" Veneracion
Regal Studio Presents: Dugo Dugo Girl Junnimae
Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Joy To the World Princess Joy Fuego
2023–2024 Black Rider Marikit "Pretty" Calaguas
2023 Bubble Gang Herself/Guest/Various
2024 Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Mia
2024–present TiktoClock Herself/Co-host [17]
2024 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Marikit "Pretty" Calaguas [18]
Tadhana: Sino si Alice Alice [19]
TBA Binibining Marikit

Web series

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Year Title Role Network Ref.
2022 Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask Malta Puregold YouTube Channel

References

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Footnotes
  1. ^ Totanes, Benjamin. "From Squamy to TV Personality: Alamin ang transformation ni "Hipon Girl" Harlene ng Wowowin – BUZZ FLARE PH". Archived from the original on December 27, 2022. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  2. ^ Garcia, Cara Emmeline. "WATCH: Kilalanin si Herlene Budol, a.k.a. "Hipon Girl," ng 'Wowowin'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  3. ^ "Herlene 'Hipon Girl' Budol: "Si Wil, ginawa si Sir Wil para sa akin."". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  4. ^ "Balitambayan". Balitambayan. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  5. ^ "Hipon girl bibida sa Magpakailanman". philstar.com. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  6. ^ "Hipon Girl's 'Magpakailanman' episode beats 'MMK' featuring Julia Barretto". LionhearTV. December 6, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  7. ^ Vitug, Jeh (November 28, 2019). ""Hipon Girl" ng Wowowin, unang acting project ang OFW story sa Magpakailanman". Definitely Filipino News. Retrieved March 17, 2020.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ Ruiz, Marah. "'#MPK' episode ni "Sexy Hipon" Herlene Budol, wagi sa ratings". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  9. ^ "Hipon Girl Herlene Budol to join the stars of 'Madrasta'". LionhearTV. December 12, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  10. ^ Sun, Cherry. "EXCLUSIVE: "Sexy Hipon" Herlene Budol, eeksena sa 'Madrasta'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  11. ^ Facundo, Angelica (October 3, 2019). "Hipon Girl Herlene Budol's life completely changed after becoming a Wowowin host". Kami.com.ph – Philippines news. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  12. ^ "One of the Baes: 'Sexy Hipon' Herlene, magbibigay saya sa Brgy. Munting Pangarap?!". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  13. ^ Requintina, Robert (February 14, 2022). "'Hipon Girl' joins Wilbert Tolentino's roster of talents". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  14. ^ "Herlene Budol still on good terms with former manager Wilbert Tolentino". ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs. July 28, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  15. ^ "Herlene Budol to compete in Miss Planet International 2022, says manager". ABS-CBN. August 29, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  16. ^ Gonzales, Rommel (October 22, 2021). "Herlene "Hipon Girl" Budol effortless ang paghagulgol". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  17. ^ Basina, Carby (April 18, 2024). "Herlene Budol joins 'TiktoClock'". GMA News Online. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  18. ^ Chua, EJ. "Black Rider cast, nakipagkulitan kay Doc Analyn sa set ng Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap". GMA Network. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  19. ^ "Tadhana celebrates 7th anniversary with an inspiring special episode". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
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