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.[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]

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Policarpio and the surname or paternal family name is Budol.
Herlene Budol
Budol in 2022
Born
Herlene Nicole Policarpio Budol

(1999-08-23) August 23, 1999
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"
TelevisionGMA Network
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
TitleMiss Philippines Tourism 2023

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 2023, she played her first lead role in the GMA Afternoon Prime series, Magandang Dilag, as Georgina 'Gigi' Robles / Greta Veneracion, an ugly appearance who turned into a beauty who seeks her vengeance against the person who cruelly hurts her and her loved ones.

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. She later joined Miss Grand Philippines 2023 and later won Miss Philippines Tourism 2023 title and will represent the Philippines at International pageant that ALV Pagent Circle will announce soon. [13]

Herlene is generally dubbed as The Beauty Queen of Gen Z.

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetworkRef.
2019–2022
Wowowin
Herself/host
GMA Network
2019
Magpakailanman: Yaya Dubai and I
Jenny
Madrasta
Sandy Escudero
2020
Daddy's Gurl
Josefina/Fiona
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–present
Magandang Dilag
Georgina "Gigi" De Jesus- Robles/Gretchen "Greta V" Veneracion

Web series
YearTitleRoleNetworkRef.
2022
Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask
Malta
Puregold YouTube Channel

References
  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.
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