Karen Gallman

Gallman was a candidate at the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 competition, representing the province of Bohol and finishing in the top 15.

Gallman competed in the Binibining Pilipinas 2018 competition held at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila, Philippines where she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018 by the outgoing queen, Katarina Rodriguez.[4]

Gallman represented the Philippines in the Miss Intercontinental 2018 pageant held at the Mall of Asia Arena, Manila where she was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2018 by outgoing queen Veronica Salas Vallejo of Mexico.[5] Competing against more than 80 other contestants from around the globe, Karen became the 1st Filipina to win the Miss Intercontinental crown in the pageants 47-year history.[2] During the final question and answer portion, all the contestants were asked the same question by the host: "How do you define success?" She answered:[6]

"For me, success is not just about winning in life but setting goals, smaller goals, and achieving your dreams and working hard for everything you want, and always looking up to God and being thankful for everything. For me, that is success."[6]

Gallman was personally congratulated by former President of the Philippines and the Mayor of Manila when she paid a courtesy call on Estrada at the latter's office in Manila City Hall. She was also congratulated by the mayor and governor of her hometown in Ubay, Bohol.[7][8]