| Herlene Budol | |
| Birth Name: | Herlene Nicole Policarpio Budol |
| Birth Date: | August 23, 1999 |
| Birth Place: | Angono, Rizal, Philippines |
| Education: | Tourism Management (BS) |
| Alma Mater: | College of Saint John Paul II Arts and Sciences |
| Years Active: | 2019–present |
| Known For: | "Hipon", "Magandang Dilag" |
| Height: | 1.75 m |
| Television: | GMA Network |
| Miss Philippines Tourism 2023 | |
Herlene Nicole Policarpio Budol (in Tagalog pɔlɪˈkaɾpjo ˈbʊdɔl/; born August 23, 1999), also known as "Hipon Girl" or "Magandang Dilag", 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]
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".
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.
| Year | Title | Role | Network | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2022 | Wowowin | Herself/Co-Host | ||
| 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–present | 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] |