Herlene Budol
Herlene Nicole Policarpio Budol (Tagalog: [pɔlɪˈkaɾpjo ˈbʊdɔl]; born August 23, 1999), also known as "Hipon Girl" (lit. '"Shrimp Girl"'), is a Filipino comedienne, model, actress, beauty pageant titleholder, and vlogger. She was a co-host of the Philippine variety game show Wowowin.[2] 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.[3][4]
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Born | Herlene Nicole Policarpio Budol August 23, 1999 |
Other names | Hipon Girl[1] |
Education | Tourism Management (BS) |
Alma mater | College of Saint John Paul II Arts and Sciences |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2019–present |
Known for | "Hipon" |
Television | GMA Network |
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Title | Binibining Pilipinas 2022 (1st Runner-Up) (Appointed – Binibining Pilipinas Planet International 2022) Miss Planet International 2022 (withdrew) |
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".[5][6] That was her first television drama project in GMA Network which trended and gained higher ratings than an episode of ABS-CBN's MMK,[7][8][9] their rival network. She also appeared in the TV series Madrasta, playing the role of 'Sandy Escudero'.[10][11] She was the title holder of "Binibining Angono in Sining" in 2017.[12] She also appeared and participated in the Philippine comedy TV series One of the Baes.[13]
Pageantry
She joined Binibining Pilipinas 2022 as a contender, bagging seven special awards and ending up as 1st runner-up. She is the Philippines' representative for Miss Planet International 2022, but withdrew.[14]
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
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2023 | Gigi | GMA Network | ||
2022 | Rosemarie | |||
Maganda | ||||
2021 | Herself | |||
Alana Santos | ||||
2020 | Josefina / Fiona | |||
2019 | Sandy Escudero | |||
Jenny | ||||
2019–2022 | Herself/host |
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
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2022 | Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask | Malta | Puregold YouTube Channel |
References
- "Kilalanin si Herlene Budol aka Hipon Girl ng Wowowin". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
- Totanes, Benjamin. "From Squamy to TV Personality: Alamin ang transformation ni "Hipon Girl" Harlene ng Wowowin – BUZZ FLARE PH". Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- Garcia, Cara Emmeline. "WATCH: Kilalanin si Herlene Budol, a.k.a. "Hipon Girl," ng 'Wowowin'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- "Herlene 'Hipon Girl' Budol: "Si Wil, ginawa si Sir Wil para sa akin."". PEP.ph. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- "Balitambayan". Balitambayan. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- "Hipon girl bibida sa Magpakailanman". philstar.com. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- "Hipon Girl's 'Magpakailanman' episode beats 'MMK' featuring Julia Barretto". LionhearTV. December 6, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- Vitug, Jeh (November 28, 2019). ""Hipon Girl" ng Wowowin, unang acting project ang OFW story sa Magpakailanman". Definitely Filipino News. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- Ruiz, Marah. "'#MPK' episode ni "Sexy Hipon" Herlene Budol, wagi sa ratings". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- "Hipon Girl Herlene Budol to join the stars of 'Madrasta'". LionhearTV. December 12, 2019. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- Sun, Cherry. "EXCLUSIVE: "Sexy Hipon" Herlene Budol, eeksena sa 'Madrasta'". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- 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.
- "One of the Baes: 'Sexy Hipon' Herlene, magbibigay saya sa Brgy. Munting Pangarap?!". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
- "Herlene Budol to compete in Miss Planet International 2022, says manager". ABS-CBN. August 29, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
- Gonzales, Rommel (October 22, 2021). "Herlene "Hipon Girl" Budol effortless ang paghagulgol". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved December 27, 2021.