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Herlene Budol
Budol in 2022
Born
Herlene Nicole Policarpio Budol

(1999-08-23) August 23, 1999 (age 24)
Angono, Rizal, Philippines
Education Tourism Management ( BS)
Alma materCollege of Saint John Paul II Arts and Sciences
Occupations
  • Comedienne
  • host
  • actress
Years active2019–present
Known for"Hipon", "Magandang Dilag"
Television GMA Network
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Title Miss 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 decided to make her a regular co-host of his show because of her talent and funny jokes. [2] [3]

Career

Acting career

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

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. [13]

Budol is commonly referred to as The Beauty Queen of Gen Z.

Filmography

Television

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 [14]
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
2023–present Black Rider Pretty
2023 Bubble Gang Herself/Guest/Various
2024 Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis Mia
2024–present TiktoClock Herself/Co-host [15]
2024 Abot-Kamay na Pangarap Pretty [16]

Web series

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

References

Footnotes
  1. ^ Totanes, Benjamin. "From Squamy to TV Personality: Alamin ang transformation ni "Hipon Girl" Harlene ng Wowowin – BUZZ FLARE PH". 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.
  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. ^ "Herlene Budol to compete in Miss Planet International 2022, says manager". ABS-CBN. August 29, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  14. ^ Gonzales, Rommel (October 22, 2021). "Herlene "Hipon Girl" Budol effortless ang paghagulgol". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  15. ^ Basina, Carby (April 18, 2024). "Herlene Budol joins 'TiktoClock'". GMA News Online. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  16. ^ Chua, EJ. "Black Rider cast, nakipagkulitan kay Doc Analyn sa set ng Abot-Kamay Na Pangarap". GMA Network. Retrieved April 25, 2024.

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