Karen Gallman was crowned Miss Intercontinental 2018 at the finale of 26th January 2018 in Manila, Philippines where Karen Gallman from the Philippines was crowned the new queen. Miss Intercontinental 2017 Veronica Salas Vallejo relinquished her crown at the end of the event finale. Karen Gallman created history by winning the first ever Miss Intercontinental title for her country as it hosted the pageant for the first time. The half-Australian and half-Spanish descent Filipina has definitely proved her worth in the pageantry with brilliant performances.