Herlene Budol, muling nagsalita sa posibleng pagbabalik sa entablado matapos mabash nang matindi

• Herlene Budol said she remains open to joining beauty pageants again when the timing is right
• The actress reflected on the criticism she received after her Miss Grand Philippines Q&A performance
• She is set to star in her first horror movie, The Haunted Bride, alongside Mon Confiado
• Herlene also praised Mon's dedication to acting after their memorable experience working together

Herlene Budol has not ruled out the possibility of returning to the beauty pageant stage despite the criticism she previously endured during her pageant journey.

Speaking during the grand launch of the local entertainment streaming platform Star Sinemax, the actress and comedienne shared that she continues to receive invitations to compete in beauty contests. While she admitted that the opportunity remains appealing, she believes the decision should come at the proper time and will ultimately depend on her manager, Wilbert Tolentino.

“Hindi natin masigurado pero madaming nag-ta-try na yayain ako mag-pageant ulit. Why not di ba? Pero tingnan natin yung tamang panahon. Siyempre yung boss amo manager ko pa rin, si Wilbert Tolentino na yung bahala kung saan ako dadalhin. Pero actually, dapat this year may nag-invite sa akin, sila sir ALV (Arnold Vegafria). Pero nasa tamang panahon pa rin talaga siya."

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She further explained that she prefers not to disclose why she did not pursue recent invitations, emphasizing that timing remains the biggest factor.

“Ayoko naman i-disclose din na parang umayaw ako or ayaw nila sa akin pero nasa point na parang nasa tamang panahon pa rin yung pagbabalik. If ever, kapag hindi inabutan ng tanda, kasi patanda na po ako ng patanda kaya tingnan natin. Siyempre yung katawan, yung face, ano, walang kabulukan? (laughs) Siyempre meron tayong hangganan kung hanggang saan. At saka huwag na kayo masyado mag-expect, hindi naman ako masyado nagtatrabaho sa utak ko kaya ready na ba kayo i-bash ako ulit? (laughs) Yun lang yun.”

Budol first entered the pageant scene in 2022, finishing as first runner-up in Binibining Pilipinas while also winning seven special awards. The following year, she represented herself in Miss Grand Philippines, where her Q&A performance became a viral topic online and drew widespread criticism. She later apologized, saying nervousness and misunderstanding the question contributed to her answer.

Aside from discussing a possible pageant comeback, Budol also introduced her newest acting project. She stars in The Haunted Bride, Star Sinemax's horror film, where she shares the screen with veteran actor Mon Confiado.

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Herlene Budol, popularly known as "Hipon Girl," is a Filipino actress, comedian, and beauty queen who rose to national fame as a vibrant co-host on the variety show Wowowin. She successfully transitioned into acting with lead roles in GMA network series like Magandang Dilag and Black Rider, while also making her mark in pageantry as the first runner-up in Binibining Pilipinas 2022.

In another report, Herlene Budol shared a screenshot of an alleged inappropriate Instagram message in which the sender reportedly offered her ₱150,000 for a one-night stand. The person also allegedly attempted to contact her through a voice call. Herlene firmly turned down the offer and urged the sender to use the money instead to help those who are in need.

Meanwhile, former talent manager Wilbert Tolentino made revelations about receiving even larger financial offers in exchange for s*xual favors involving talents. His statements surfaced after Herlene Budol shared evidence of an alleged ₱100,000 solicitation from a politician identified only as "Gov." Tolentino stressed that he has never accepted commissions or allowed the people he managed to be exploited for money.

Source: KAMI.com.gh