A new Queen has made the Philippines proud! Karen Gallman wins the Miss Intercontinental 2018, earning her the title of the first ever Pinay to win the title! 

The 26-year-old Filipino-Australian beauty won over the judges with her stunning answer during the Q&A portion, Gallman was given the question to define success.

“For me, success is not just about winning in life,” Karen began. “It is about setting goals—small goals—achieving your dreams, working hard for everything you want, and always looking up to God and being thankful for everything.”

Karen won the hearts of millions of people with her true to life answer. She was crowned by Mexico’s Veronica Salas Vallejo at the Mall of Asia Arena minutes after midnight on January 27, 2019.

Watch her full performance here:

Check out her winning looks during the competition: