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Karen Bordador (born April 15, 1992) is a Filipino radio DJ, host, and reality television personality. She is known for her work as a DJ at Monster Radio RX 93.1 and later for her participation in Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10. 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. After nearly five years of detention, she was acquitted in 2021. Her life story was featured in a two-part special on Maalaala Mo Kaya.




Early life and career


She was born in Manila to Wilfred and Norie Broke Bordador. Bordador began her career as a model which landed her magazine projects including for FHM Philippines. She then became a spokesperson for many of the brands she worked with which caught the attention of radio.
She audition for the Hottest Next DJ for Monster Radio RX 93.1 and was declared winner.
In addition to her work in radio, she pursued event hosting, she hosted fan meet for Korean actor-singer Seo In-guk and premier of Imagine You and Me.
She also ventured into television, appearing on shows like TV Patrol as a Star Patroller, LUV U on ABS CBN and I Do (TV series).




= Legal issues and acquittal

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In August 2016, Bordador was arrested alongside her now ex-boyfriend for a drug case in Pasig City. Both were charged with the sale and possession of illegal drugs. The arrest attracted significant media attention. After nearly five years of legal proceedings, she was acquitted of all charges and released from detention in June 2021. She is now a resource person for Persons Deprived of Liberty.
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.




= Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10

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Following her acquittal, Bordador joined the reality television show Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 as a celebrity housemate. During the season, she discussed how her experiences in prison.
In the competition, Bordador faced two nominations for eviction. She survived her first nomination in Week 3 but was evicted during a double eviction in Week 7.




= Current work

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In 2023, she was selected her role as the host at a fan meeting for Korean actor and singer Seo In-guk. Bordador was selected as a last-minute replacement for actress and content creator Kristel Fulgar, who was originally scheduled to host the event.
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.
Her prison experiences were dramatized in a two-part episode of Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK), a Philippine drama anthology, as part of its International Women's Month special; she was portrayed by Kaila Estrada.




References

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• Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10 – Celebrity Edition