Miss Intercontinental-Philippines Karen Gallman is now too close to her dream to become the first Filipino beauty queen to win the title in the 47-year-old international pageant.
The 26-year-old Gallman was a standout during the Miss Intercontinental media presentation on Thursday where she wore a revealing version of the Philippine terno—a white mullet dress with a low neckline.
During the media presentation held at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila (the official residence of the 87 candidates until the finals), she won the first two special awards, namely H & H Standout Beauty and Media Favorite Awards. The H & H Standout Beauty Awards carried a $1000 cash prize.
Local and foreign media friends who covered the press presentation cast their votes after more than 80 candidates have put their best walk on the ramp which determined the Media Favorite Award.
Also during the press presentation, Miss Intercontinental organizers unveiled the schedule of the ladies leading to the grand coronation on Jan. 26 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The pre-pageant proper kicks off on Jan. 16 with The Swimsuit and Philippine Designers’ Evening Gown Fashion Show at the Grand Ballroom of Okada followed by the Evening Gown Competition and Philippine Designers’ Filipiniana Fashion Show at the Grand Ballroom of Okada on Jan. 17.
The National Costume Competition will be held on Jan. 19 at the Garden of Okada.
“The new winner will be able to follow the same footsteps of someone successful,” Miss Intercontinental CEO Detlef Tursies told the press.
“Beauty can change the world. It is important for everyone, not just for young girls,” he added.
Tickets for the preliminary shows and the final pageant/coronation night are on sale.
Contact: missintercontinentalreserve@gmail.com or the following numbers: +639398113096 +639182863432 +639668127487 for the tickets.