Karen Gallman

Karen Gallman
Karen Gallman
Born	Karen Juanita Boyonas Gallman; September 27, 1992 (age 31); Ubay, Bohol, Philippines
Education	University of Queensland ; Olivarez College
Occupations	Operations Analyst; Management Consultant;
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Spouse	Ian Garton (m. 2020)
Children	1
	Beauty pageant titleholder
Title	Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018 ; Miss Intercontinental 2018
Years active	2012; 2018–present
Eye color	Brown
Major; competition(s)	Binibining Pilipinas 2012 ; (Top 12); (Miss Photogenic); Binibining Pilipinas 2018; (Winner – Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018); Miss Intercontinental 2018; (Winner);

Last updated July 15, 2024

Karen Juanita Boyonas Gallman-Garton (born September 27, 1992) is a Filipino model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2018.^[1]^[2] The first Filipina to win Miss Intercontinental, Gallman was previously crowned Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018 and competed in Binibining Pilipinas 2012, placing in the top 12 and winning Miss Photogenic.

Early life and education

Karen Juanita Boyonas Gallman was born in Bohol, Philippines, to Gavin Gallman Sr., an Australian World War II veteran and Editha Boyonas, a Filipino school teacher. Speaking both Bisaya and Tagalog, Gallman and her family moved to Brisbane, Australia, in 2000. She finished her secondary education at Olivarez College. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Business Management majoring in International Business at the University of Queensland. Upon graduating, Gallman secured a graduate role with a management consulting firm in London, United Kingdom.^[3]

Pageantry

Binibining Pilipinas 2012

Gallman was a candidate at the Binibining Pilipinas 2012 competition, representing Bohol and finishing in the Top 12.^[4]

Binibining Pilipinas 2018

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 titleholder, Katarina Rodriguez.^[5]

Miss Intercontinental 2018

Gallman represented the Philippines in the Miss Intercontinental 2018 pageant held at the Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, on January 26, 2019, where she was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2018 by outgoing titleholder Veronica Salas Vallejo of Mexico.^[6] Competing against more than 80 other contestants, Gallman became the first Filipina to win the Miss Intercontinental crown in the pageant's 47-year history.^[2] During the final question and answer portion, all remaining contestants were asked the same question by the host: "How do you define success?" She answered:^[7]

"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."^[7]

Following her victory, former president of the Philippines and then-mayor of Manila Joseph Estrada personally congratulated Gallman in a courtesy call at the Manila City Hall. She was also congratulated by Arthur C. Yap, the governor of Bohol and Constantino Reyes, the mayor of her hometown Ubay, Bohol.^[8]^[9]

Personal life

On March 3, 2020, Gallman married her longtime boyfriend Ian Garton.^[10]^[11] On December 9, 2020, she gave birth to her first child.^[12]

Related Research Articles

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References

↑ "Who is Karen Gallman, Miss Intercontinental 2018?". Rappler. January 27, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
1 2 "Karen Gallman makes history as first Filipina winner of Miss Intercontinental". ABS-CBN News. January 26, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
↑ "Binibini Profile: Get to Know PH's Miss Intercontinental Bet Karen Gallman". insidemanila.ph. January 23, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2019.
↑ Santiago, Erwin (April 16, 2012). "Binibining Pilipinas 2012 crowns new titleholders". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
↑ "FULL LIST: Winners of Binibining Pilipinas 2018". The Manila Times. March 19, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
↑ "Karen Gallman 'over the moon' after winning Miss Intercontinental for PH". ABS-CBN News. January 27, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
1 2 "Karen Gallman of PH crowned Miss Intercontinental 2018". Inquirer Lifestyle. January 26, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
↑ "Grand Homecoming Awaits Miss Intercontinental Karen Gallman". Bohol Chronicle. February 4, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
↑ "Miss Intercontinental Karen Gallman Arrives in Bohol for Homecoming". Bohol Chronicle. March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
↑ "LOOK: Miss Intercontinental 2018 Karen Gallman marries longtime boyfriend Ian Garton". Rappler. March 4, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
↑ "LOOK: Karen Gallman gets married to BF in New Zealand". INQUIRER.net. March 4, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
↑ "Look! Miss Intercontinental 2018 Karen Gallman Gave Birth To A Baby Girl". Metro.Style. Retrieved January 6, 2021.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Veronica Salas	Miss Intercontinental 2018	Succeeded by Fanni Miko
Preceded by Katarina Rodriguez (Davao City)	Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018	Succeeded by Emma Tiglao (Pampanga)

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[1] "Who is Karen Gallman, Miss Intercontinental 2018?". Rappler. January 27, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2019.

[:0-2] 1 2 "Karen Gallman makes history as first Filipina winner of Miss Intercontinental". ABS-CBN News. January 26, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2021.

[3] "Binibini Profile: Get to Know PH's Miss Intercontinental Bet Karen Gallman". insidemanila.ph. January 23, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2019.

[4] Santiago, Erwin (April 16, 2012). "Binibining Pilipinas 2012 crowns new titleholders". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 30, 2021.

[5] "FULL LIST: Winners of Binibining Pilipinas 2018". The Manila Times. March 19, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2021.

[6] "Karen Gallman 'over the moon' after winning Miss Intercontinental for PH". ABS-CBN News. January 27, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2019.

[:1-7] 1 2 "Karen Gallman of PH crowned Miss Intercontinental 2018". Inquirer Lifestyle. January 26, 2019. Retrieved January 6, 2021.

[8] "Grand Homecoming Awaits Miss Intercontinental Karen Gallman". Bohol Chronicle. February 4, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2020.

[9] "Miss Intercontinental Karen Gallman Arrives in Bohol for Homecoming". Bohol Chronicle. March 4, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2020.

[10] "LOOK: Miss Intercontinental 2018 Karen Gallman marries longtime boyfriend Ian Garton". Rappler. March 4, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2021.

[11] "LOOK: Karen Gallman gets married to BF in New Zealand". INQUIRER.net. March 4, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2021.

[12] "Look! Miss Intercontinental 2018 Karen Gallman Gave Birth To A Baby Girl". Metro.Style. Retrieved January 6, 2021.

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Karen Gallman
Born	Karen Juanita Boyonas Gallman (1992-09-27) September 27, 1992 (age 31) Ubay, Bohol, Philippines
Education	University of Queensland Olivarez College
Occupations	Operations Analyst Management Consultant
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Spouse	Ian Garton (m. 2020)
Children	1
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title	Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018 Miss Intercontinental 2018
Years active	2012; 2018–present
Eye color	Brown
Major competition(s)	Binibining Pilipinas 2012 (Top 12) (Miss Photogenic) Binibining Pilipinas 2018 (Winner – Binibining Pilipinas Intercontinental 2018) Miss Intercontinental 2018 (Winner)