Kapuso actress Herlene Budol faced an unexpected mishap at the GMA Gala on July 20, 2024, when she fell off the stage while walking to showcase her gown.
A video posted by an attendee shows Herlene confidently walking on stage, attempting to draw attention to her gown. However, after a few steps, she lost her footing and fell off the edge of the stage. The incident immediately drew the attention of the audience, and several staff members rushed to assist her.
The fall sparked mixed reactions on social media. Some netizens speculated that Herlene, known for her comedic antics, might have intentionally staged the fall for publicity.
In response to the incident, Herlene took to Twitter to share her thoughts: “Sa buhay kapag nadapa ka, bumangon ka. Hangga’t may buhay, may pag-asa. Walang susuko para sa pamilya.”
Sa buhay kapag na dapa ka, Bumangon ka. Hangga’t may buhay, may pag asa. Walang susuko para sa Pamilya.#GMAGala2024 https://t.co/lTMFOqBM4M
— Herlene Hipon Budol (@herlene_budol) July 20, 2024
She also addressed those who mocked her fall, stating, “Pag dapa hindi pinagtatawanan. Accidents always happen! Sa palagay niyo ba gusto ko madapa? Lahat ng tao nadadapa, naaksidente. Ang importante safe at hindi nasugatan.”
Pag dapa indi pinag tatawanan. Accident always happened! Sa palagay nyo ba gusto ko ma dapa? lahat ng tao nadadapa, naaksidente, Ang importante safe at d nasugatan. #GMAGala2024
— Herlene Hipon Budol (@herlene_budol) July 20, 2024
Herlene recently completed her role in the show ‘Black Rider’. During the finale press conference, she hinted at upcoming projects but chose not to reveal details to avoid any potential jinx.