Wilbert Tolentino, a Filipino entrepreneur and philanthropist as well as talent manager to a number of personalities, took to social media to announce that he is resigning from his position as talent manager of Miss Herlene Nicole Budol.
Herlene, who became popular as ‘Hipon Girl’, is a comedienne, model, actress, beauty pageant titleholder, and vlogger whom Wilbert took under his wings years back to help boost her career.
In a Facebook post on Monday, July 24, Wilbert disclosed that he is resigning as Herlene’s talent manager effective July 31, 2023. He even attached six photos of him and Herlene.
Among the reasons he enumerated include the need to focus more on his health; considering that he is already 48. He also expressed wanting to spend more time with his only child.
He shared, “Ako po ay opisyal ng magbibitiw bilang Talent Manager ni Herlene Hipon Budol effective July 31, 2023. Sa loob ng isa’t kalahating taon, tumayo akong pangalawang magulang niya, sa kanyang karera at tinuring ko siyang para ko na rin anak.”
“Mahirap man gawin, halos matagal ko din pinag-isipan. Subalit kailangan ko nang pagtuunan ng pansin ang aking kalusugan, at bigyang-oras ang aking anak dahil una sa lahat tumatanda na si KaFreshness, at higit akong kailangan nya lalo’t lumalaki na siya.”
“Di lingid sa lahat, na bilang Talent Manager, ito ay ubos-oras na tungkulin.”
“Kulang ang bente kwatrong oras sa isang araw para sa sarili kong buhay. Walang kapantay ang bawat hamon na aking naranasan, matupad lamang ang aking mga sinumpaang tungkulin para kay Herlene.”
He went on to enumerate the various things he and Herlene achieved, including the support and motivation he gave for the latter’s pageant journey.
“Sa maikling panahon ng pag-aalaga ko kaniya, marami na din kaming na-achieve, hindi lang sa buhay nya kundi sa karera nya bilang Beauty Queen.”
“Unang salang ko sa kaniya sa Binibining Pilipinas 2022 ay naging 1st Runner-up siya kaagad sa tulong ng Kagandahang Flores at buong KaFreshness Glam team at dahil dyan marami ako nakuhang endorsement at proyekto para sa kaniya at wala pong komisyon kahit magkano dahil yun ang napapaloob sa aming kontrata at napagkasunduan bilang manager nya.”
“Ngayon naman na kapapanalo lang n’ya bilang Miss Philippines Tourism 2023. Masaya ako para sa kanya dahil maka tungtong cya sa International Stage sooner.”
He was also instrumental in the big break Herlene got as an actress, among other projects and launchings this year.
“Pagdating naman sa pag-aartista, nabigyan ko naman eto ng isang malaking break sa tulong ng Kapuso Network na nagkaroon siya agad ng first lead role sa Magandang Dilag at mataas na ratings!”
“Marami pa siyang upcoming project na naisara ko para sa kaniya hanggang matapos ang taong 2023 ay magkakaroon siya ng TV commercial, billboard at makikita n’yo soon sa lahat ng supermarket ang mukha ni Herlene na i-lalaunch ang isang produkto sa last quarter ng taon.”
“Masaya ako para kay Herlene dahil natulungan at natupad ko mga pangarap n’ya tulad ng bagong bahay, kotse at iba pang investment naipundar po n’ya.”
“Malayo pa ang mararating ni Herlene. Sana lang isapuso n’ya ang core value na itinuro ko sa kaniya na COMMITMENT, PROFFESIONALISM and GRATITUDE. I am very optimistic na lalago pa ang karera n’ya and more endorsement, tv shows and movies to come!”
At the end part of his long post he also thanked some people and companies who gave their trust.
Meanwhile, Madam Inutz, who is also under the care and management of Wilbert said in a comment that, indeed, he should focus more on looking after himself and his son. She also expressed her support and gratefulness to Wilbert’s kind heart.
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