Herlene Nicole Policarpio Budol (; born August 23, 1999), also known as "Hipon Girl" () or "Magandang Dilag" (), or "Binibining Marikit" (), is a Filipino model, comedian, actress, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was a co-host of the Philippine variety game show Wowowin. Budol gained popularity when she joined the Wowowin segment "Willie of Fortune". Willie Revillame made her a regular co-host of his show because of her talent and funny jokes.
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". That was her first television drama project in GMA Network which trended and gained higher ratings than an episode of ABS-CBN's MMK, their rival network. She also appeared in the TV series Madrasta, playing the role of 'Sandy Escudero'. She was the title holder of "Binibining Angono in Sining" in 2017. She also appeared and participated in the Philippine comedy TV series One of the Baes.
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, a lady with 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 Marikit "Pretty" Calaguas.
Pageantry In February 2022, Budol signed a management contract with Wilbert Tolentino. In July 2023, Tolentino terminated his management contract with Budol for health reasons and devote ample time to his child and family.
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.
Budol is commonly referred to as The Beauty Queen of Gen Z.
Education In 2022, Budol earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism Management from the College of Saint John Paul II Arts and Sciences, based in Cainta, Rizal.
Filmography Television Year Title Role 2019–2022 Wowowin Herself/Co-Host2019 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 Dear Uge: AsimtopangitChakra Magpakailanman: A Girl Named Hipon Herself 2021–23Sarap, 'Di Ba?Herself/GuestFamily FeudHerself/Guest Player2022 False Positive Maganda Tadhana: The WeddingJessicaRegal Studio Presents: Gayuma GirlMaria RosaHappy TogetherBeauty Magpakailanman: Fiancee or Financier Rosemarie 2023 Magandang Dilag Georgina "Gigi" De Jesus- Robles/Gretchen "Greta V" Veneracion Regal Studio Presents: Dugo Dugo Girl Junnimae Fast Talk with Boy AbundaHerself/Guest Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko: Joy to the World Princess Joy Fuego 2023–2024 Black Rider Marikit "Pretty" Calaguas 2023 Bubble Gang Herself/Guest/Various 2024 Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na MisisMia2024–presentTiktoClockHerself/Co-host 2024 Abot-Kamay na PangarapMarikit "Pretty" CalaguasRunning Man Philippines (Season 2)Herself/Guest Runner Tadhana: Sino si Alice Alice 2025 Binibining Marikit Marikit "Ikit" Caringal It's Showtime Herself/Guest
Web series Year Title Role 2022 Ang Babae sa Likod ng Face Mask Malta
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