Karen Bordador Explained

Karen Bordador (born April 15, 1992) is a Filipino radio DJ,[1] host,[2] and reality television personality.[3] She is known for her work as a DJ at Monster Radio RX 93.1[4] and later for her participation in .[5] She also starred in I Do (TV series), TV Patrol as a Star Patroller, Luv U and It's Showtime. In 2016, she was arrested and charged with involvement in a drug-related case.[6] After nearly five years of detention, she was acquitted in 2021.[7] Her life story was featured in a two-part special on Maalaala Mo Kaya.[8]

Early life and career

She was born in Manila to Wilfredo and Norie Bordador.[9] Bordador began her career as a model which landed her magazine projects including for FHM Philippines. She then became a spokesperson for many of the brands she worked with which caught the attention of radio.[10]

She audition for the Hottest Next DJ for Monster Radio RX 93.1 and was declared winner.[11]

In addition to her work in radio, she pursued event hosting, she hosted fan meet for Korean actor-singer Seo In-guk[12] and premier of Imagine You and Me.

She also ventured into television, appearing on shows like TV Patrol as a Star Patroller,[13] LUV U on ABS CBN[14] and I Do (TV series).[15]

Legal issues and acquittal

In August 2016, Bordador was arrested alongside her now ex-boyfriend for a drug case in Pasig City.[16] Both were charged with the sale and possession of illegal drugs.[17] The arrest attracted significant media attention.[18] After nearly five years of legal proceedings, she was acquitted of all charges and released from detention in June 2021. She is now a resource person for Persons Deprived of Liberty.[19] Following her release, Bordador became an advocate for prison reform and the improvement of the Philippine justice system, citing its slow pace and lack of resources as major issues.[20]

Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10

Following her acquittal, Bordador joined the reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 as a celebrity housemate. During the season, she discussed how her experiences in prison.

In the competition, Bordador faced two nominations for eviction.[21] She survived her first nomination in Week 3 but was evicted during a double eviction in Week 7.[22]

Current work

In 2023, she was selected her role as the host at a fan meeting for Korean actor and singer Seo In-guk.[23] Bordador was selected as a last-minute replacement for actress and content creator Kristel Fulgar, who was originally scheduled to host the event.[24]

In addition to her work as a host and influencer, Bordador has expanded her career into business, prior to her arrest she was the  CEO of SisterSecrets, an online lifestyle website.[25]

Her prison experiences were dramatized in a two-part episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK),[26] a Philippine drama anthology, as part of its International Women's Month special; she was portrayed by Kaila Estrada.[27]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FM station condemns illegal drug use after DJ's arrest . ABS-CBN Corporation.
  2. Web site: Mallorca . Hannah . Karen Bordador cries foul over ‘hate’ posts after replacing Kristel Fulgar in Seo In-guk event . INQUIRER.net . . en . 16 August 2023.
  3. Web site: Meet the former reality TV contestant and disk jockey Karen Bordador . www.gmanetwork.com . en.
  4. Web site: Ex-radio DJ Karen Bordador finds miracle in entering ‘PBB’ house . ABS-CBN Corporation.
  5. Web site: Choa . Kane Errol . PBB’s Karen Bordador bounces back . Philstar.com.
  6. Web site: Villano . Alexa . Police eye charges against Karen Bordador, Emilio Lim . . 16 August 2016.
  7. Web site: Diaz . Ogie . After release and acquittal, celebrity DJ Karen Bordador shares harrowing 5-year in jail and new beginnings on 1st YouTube vlog . . en.
  8. Web site: Cruz . Marinel . Kaila Estrada’s learnings from portraying jailed radio DJ Karen Bordador in ‘MMK’ series . INQUIRER.net . en . 14 March 2022.
  9. Web site: Karen Bordador's mother insists on daughter's innocence, asks for a stop to condemnation . GMA News Online . en . 17 August 2016.
  10. Web site: Mendoza . Ralph . 2024-09-09 . Karen Bordador, nanawagan sa hoarders ng sanitary napkin para sa BINI photocards . 2024-11-01 . Balita.
  11. Web site: Karen Bordador on Staying Positive Even in Prison, and Dreaming for Bo . 2024-11-01 . Belle de Jour Power Planner . en.
  12. Web site: Karen Bordador explains ‘impromptu hosting’ of Seo In-guk’s Manila fan meeting amid bashing . 2024-11-01 . Manila Bulletin . en.
  13. Web site: Cruz . Marinel . 2022-10-18 . First-time host Elmo Magalona thrilled to show people a different side of his being an artist . 2024-11-01 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  14. Web site: Madarang . Catalina Ricci S. . 2023-08-17 . 'Damage is done': Karen Bordador speaks up about criticisms vs fan meet hosting gig . 2024-11-01 . Interaksyon . en-US.
  15. Web site: Pagulong . Charmie Joy . Karen Bordador recounts ordeal in prison in MMK . 2024-11-01 . Philstar.com.
  16. Web site: Tantuco . Vernise . 2016-08-14 . DJ Karen Bordador, boyfriend arrested in drug operation . 2024-11-01 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  17. Web site: Sauler . Erika . 2016-08-17 . Jailed DJ won’t sign drug test papers . 2024-11-01 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  18. Web site: 2016-08-16 . Karen Bordador has nothing to do with drug bust? . 2024-11-01 . Yahoo News . en-MY.
  19. Web site: GOSSIP GIRL: Karen Bordador’s mission for every prisoner in PH . 2024-11-01 . Manila Bulletin . en.
  20. Web site: Pagulong . Charmie Joy . Karen Bordador recounts ordeal in prison in MMK . Philstar.com.
  21. Web site: Cruz . Dana . 2021-12-06 . TJ Valderrama, Karen Bordador double eviction ends their ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ journey . 2024-11-01 . INQUIRER.net . en.
  22. Web site: Abad . Ysa . 2021-12-06 . TJ Valderrama, Karen Bordador are evicted from ‘Pinoy Big Brother’ . 2024-11-01 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  23. Web site: 2023-08-19 . Karen Bordador airs side on hosting Seo In-guk fan meet . 2024-11-01 . Panay News . en-GB.
  24. Web site: Deala . Joanna . 2023-08-17 . Karen Bordador speaks up vs hate comments after hosting Seo In Guk fan meet . 2024-11-01 . RepublicAsia Media, Inc. . en-US.
  25. Web site: Bueza . Michael . 2014-12-28 . Sister Secrets: E-commerce by Filipinas for Filipinas . 2024-11-01 . RAPPLER . en-US.
  26. Web site: Karen Bordador, imprisoned for 5 years, sees the value of her time behind bars . Lifestyle.INQ . 10 March 2022.
  27. Web site: Pagulong . Charmie Joy . MMK stars redefine women of today . Philstar.com.

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