Herlene Budol confirms joining Miss Grand International
MANILA, Philippines — Kapuso comedian Herlene Budol confirmed that she will join the Miss Grand International pageant.
In her interview with Boy Abunda in GMA 7's "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda" this week, Herlene said her manager Wilbert Tolentino is fully supporting her in her journey.
”Kung ako ang tatanungin Tito Boy, gusto ko 'yung gusto ng manager ko naman. So sasali po ako,” Herlene said.
“Sobra po kasi nu'ng Binibini po, totally hindi ko po talaga gusto sumali. Siya lang po 'yung nag-motivate sa akin [dahil] nakita niya po 'yung potential ko po. This time Tito Boy, tinupad niya 'yung pangarap ko na magkaroon ng bahay, sasakyan, mapagamot 'yung lolo ko, pati 'yung burol ng lola ko sinagot niya. So 'yung kaligayahan naman po ni Sir Wilbert ang gagawin ko now which is kaligayahan ko rin naman po ngayon, 'yung mapasaya ko naman siya,” she added.
When asked what her preparation is, Herlene said, "Kapal ng mukha."
“Opo 'yun po kasi ang number one ko na puhunan ko sa buhay e, Tito Boy. wala po akong ibang talent, kapal lang ng mukha. Bibihira po 'yun 'yung talent na 'yun,” she added.
Herlene won as Binibining Pilipinas 2022 1st Runner-Up. She also made history in the pageant by receiving the most number of special awards, including Miss Shein, Miss Pizza Hut, Binibining Kumu, Jag Denim Queen, Binibining Silka, Manila Bulletin's Readers' Choice and Miss World Balance.
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