Karen Bordador
Filipino television and radio personality, host and actress
Karen Cortez Bordador is a Filipino radio DJ, host, reality television personality and actress. She is best known for her work as a DJ at Monster Radio RX 93.1 and for her participation in Pinoy Big Brother: Kumunity Season 10.
Karen Bordador has also starred in various television programs, including I Do (TV series), TV Patrol as a Star Patroller, Luv U, and It's Showtime.
She was a main host on PIE NIGHT LONG, a current events and advice talk show on PIE Channel by ABS-CBN Corporation. Recently, she appeared in shows like Can't Buy Me Love (ABS-CBN), Open 24/7 (GMA), and Around The Arena on TV5.
In 2016, Bordador 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 education
Karen Cortez-Bordador was born in Makati in Metro Manila to Wilfredo and Norie Cortez-Bordador. She has an older sister named Jocelyn.
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