Karen Bordador

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Karen Bordador (born April 15, 1992) is a Filipino radio DJ, [1] host, [2] and reality television personality. [3] She is known for her work as a DJ at Monster Radio RX 93.1 [4] and later for her participation in Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10. [5] She also starred in I Do (TV series), TV Patrol as a Star Patroller, Luv U and It's Showtime. In 2016, she was arrested and charged with involvement in a drug-related case. [6] After nearly five years of detention, she was acquitted in 2021. [7] Her life story was featured in a two-part special on Maalaala Mo Kaya. [8]

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Early life and career

She was born in Manila to Wilfred and Norie Broke Bordador. [9] Bordador began her career as a model which landed her magazine projects including for FHM Philippines. [3] She then became a spokesperson for many of the brands she worked with which caught the attention of radio. [10]

She audition for the Hottest Next DJ for Monster Radio RX 93.1 and was declared winner. [11]

In addition to her work in radio, she pursued event hosting, she hosted fan meet for Korean actor-singer Seo In-guk [12] and premier of Imagine You and Me .

She also ventured into television, appearing on shows like TV Patrol as a Star Patroller, [13] LUV U on ABS CBN [14] and I Do (TV series). [15]

In August 2016, Bordador was arrested alongside her now ex-boyfriend for a drug case in Pasig City. [16] Both were charged with the sale and possession of illegal drugs. [17] The arrest attracted significant media attention. [18] After nearly five years of legal proceedings, she was acquitted of all charges and released from detention in June 2021. [7] She is now a resource person for Persons Deprived of Liberty. [19] Following her release, Bordador became an advocate for prison reform and the improvement of the Philippine justice system, citing its slow pace and lack of resources as major issues. [20]

Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10

Following her acquittal, Bordador joined the reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 as a celebrity housemate. [4] During the season, she discussed how her experiences in prison. [5]

In the competition, Bordador faced two nominations for eviction. [21] She survived her first nomination in Week 3 but was evicted during a double eviction in Week 7. [22]

Current work

In 2023, she was selected her role as the host at a fan meeting for Korean actor and singer Seo In-guk. [23] Bordador was selected as a last-minute replacement for actress and content creator Kristel Fulgar, who was originally scheduled to host the event. [24]

In addition to her work as a host and influencer, Bordador has expanded her career into business, prior to her arrest she was the  CEO of SisterSecrets, an online lifestyle website. [25]

Her prison experiences were dramatized in a two-part episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK), [26] a Philippine drama anthology, as part of its International Women's Month special; she was portrayed by Kaila Estrada. [27]

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