In the midst of a brewing controversy surrounding leaked private conversations, Herlene ‘Hipon’ Budol has stepped forward to address the issue, vehemently denying pregnancy rumors and expressing her dismay over the publicized discussions with ‘Magandang Dilag’ co-star Rob Gomez.
Taking to her social media platform, Budol voiced her frustration, revealing the impact the leaked conversations had on her ability to focus on work.
She clarified that she was unfairly implicated in the issue, despite having no involvement in the controversy.
In her statement, Budol candidly addressed the judgments she has faced, emphasizing her upbringing and resilient character.
She countered the “Squammy” label, revealing that she was raised well by her grandparents in the face of a broken family, challenging any misconceptions about her material desires, “Opo, Squammy man ako sa paningin nyo. indi ako hayok sa laman. Produkto ako ng broken family. Pinalaki ako ng lolo at lola ko ng maayos.”
Acknowledging the humorous elements in her scripts, Budol clarified her role in playing along with jokes and flirtatious lines for comedic effect. However, she asserted that these portrayals do not align with her true character.
“Yung batuhan ng mga script para pang kabisado sa mga linyahan ay nahaluan ng mga joke at one liner tulad ng salitang “Kain” ganyan na agad ang tingin nyo sa akin. Sunakay lang ako sa mga joke dahil Komedyante ako kht alam ko finiflirt ako,” she explained.
Budol disclosed past encounters with indecent proposals containing substantial financial offers. Despite these opportunities, she emphasized her commitment to building a respectable career rather than succumbing to one-time financial gains.
Closing her statement, Budol expressed her readiness to take legal action against those responsible for the breach of data privacy, defamation, and cyber libel.
“Besides, kung sino man nag labas na screenshot na yan ay pwede kong kasuhan ng Data privacy, defamation at cyber libel,” to end her statement.
Yung tahimik lang ako at kaliwa’t kanan babad ako sa taping. Yung d ako maka focus sa trabaho dahil sa issue ng mag jowa na may anak. Tapos malalaman ko nakaladkad na lang pangalan ko at binabash ako na wala naman akong ginagawa.
Opo, Squammy man ako sa paningin nyo. indi…
— Herlene Hipon Budol (@herlene_budol) December 22, 2023
Currently, having concluded her role in ‘Magandang Dilag,’ Herlene remains actively engaged in the Kapuso primetime series ‘Black Rider.’
