Herlene Budol at Kevin Dasom, nagsimula sa isang dare ang kanilang kuwento ng pag-ibig

• Herlene Budol and Kevin Dasom looked back on how their relationship began
• The couple first met during the final screen test for Binibining Marikit
• Neither of them felt an immediate romantic connection during their first meeting
• Kevin revealed that he eventually fell for Herlene after spending time with her and getting to know her family

Kapuso actress Herlene Budol and her boyfriend, Thai-Irish model-actor Kevin Dasom, recently revisited the beginning of their relationship and shared how their romance developed from an unexpected first encounter.

During their appearance on the Monday, October 26 episode of Chika Cart, the couple was asked by hosts Baninay Bautista, Donita Nose, and Jeff Fernando about how they first crossed paths.

Both Herlene and Kevin agreed that the GMA Afternoon Prime series Binibining Marikit brought them together. They first met during the show's audition process, specifically its final screen test.

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“Sa Binibining Marikit, sa may audition,” Herlene recalled.

“The screen test, the last screen test,” Kevin added.

Despite eventually becoming a couple, neither initially felt a romantic connection when they first met. Kevin explained that his attention was entirely focused on completing the audition rather than getting to know anyone.

“There wasn't a real emotional perception or connection [at first]. It was just I go to the screen test and I leave, that was it,” the actor shared.

Herlene, meanwhile, admitted that her first impression of Kevin was that he seemed arrogant. She recalled how he did not appear to greet the other people on the set during their initial encounter.

“Kasi parang wala man lang siyang binabati na, 'Huy, hello po, kumusta po kayong lahat d'yan,'” the actress jokingly recalled.

Kevin playfully claimed that Herlene was the first one to fall for him. However, the actress clarified that her initial attempt to get his attention was actually the result of a dare from her colleagues.

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“It's not fall agad. Dare lang 'yon [nung una]. Parang na-dare ako na, 'Kaya mo bang awrahan si Kevin?'” Herlene explained.

As they spent more time together outside their professional commitments, however, their relationship gradually took a different direction.

Kevin revealed that getting to know Herlene on a more personal level, including meeting her family and observing how she interacted with the people around her, eventually made him develop deeper feelings for her.

“When I fell for you, it's when we hung out together a lot outside of work. I met your family and I saw the ins and outs of all your relationships and how you do things,” he said.

Kevin also confidently clarified who took the first official step toward turning their growing closeness into a romantic relationship.

“I was the one who made the official first move.”

Their story showed how a meeting that initially revolved around a television audition eventually became the beginning of their romance.

Herlene Nicole Policarpio Budol, also widely known as "Hipon Girl," is a Filipino actress, comedian, model, and television host who rose to fame as a co-host on the variety game show Wowowin. Alongside her entertainment career, she has made a mark in pageantry, winning titles such as Binibining Pilipinas 2022 first runner-up and Miss Philippines Tourism 2023.

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In another report, Herlene Budol shared that she remains open to joining beauty pageants again when the timing is right. The actress also reflected on the criticism she received following her question-and-answer performance at Miss Grand Philippines. Meanwhile, she is set to star in her first horror movie, The Haunted Bride, alongside Mon Confiado. Herlene also praised Mon’s dedication to acting, recalling their memorable experience working together.

Meanwhile, Herlene Budol introduced her character in the second season of GMA's The Master Cutter through an Instagram post featuring a photo with Dingdong Dantes. The actress revealed that she will portray Jesabel in the series through a brief caption. Dingdong also acknowledged her character in the comments, writing, “Ayan na si Jesabel,” followed by clapping emojis. Her appearance is part of the expanded cast for the program’s second chapter.

Source: KAMI.com.gh