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Gloria Diaz

Gloria Diaz

Acting

Born: April 5, 1951Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Gloria María Aspillera Díaz (born 10 March 1951 in Aringay, La Union) is an award-winning actress in the Philippines, and the first Filipino to win the Miss Universe crown in 1969 in Miami Beach, Florida. Often cited as being part of the Díaz clan in newspapers, she is one of twelve children (10 girls and 2 boys). Díaz was approached by an individual who believed she would do well in the Miss Universe competition and groomed the young woman. Díaz was only 18 when she became Miss Universe 1969 after besting other candidates on the final question. It was about how to welcome the first men that had just landed on the moon -- Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins—as soon as they were back on the planet. She was crowned at the International American-owned pageant in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. after their footage was set on the Statue of Liberty in New York. Díaz is a well-known actress in Philippine cinema and television. Her box-office mettle and acting prowess were honoured with the coveted FAMAS Award from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences for Best Supporting Actress in the 2005 FAMAS Best Picture Nasaan Ka Man. Díaz studied at St. Scholastica's College Manila. She is married to businessman Gabriel "Bong" Daza, with whom she has two daughters, Isabelle and Ava.

Known For
Filmography
Rekonek

Rekonek

Cory

2025
Untold

Untold

Monica Vera

2025
Granny Prostitutes

Granny Prostitutes

2024
Mallari

Mallari

Doña Facunda

2023
Mommy Issues

Mommy Issues

Fenny

2021
Unbreakable

Unbreakable

Helen

2019
Chedeng & Apple

Chedeng & Apple

Chedeng

2017
Kung Fu Divas

Kung Fu Divas

2013
Lihis

Lihis

2013
Ganito Kami Muli

Ganito Kami Muli

2013
Sisterakas

Sisterakas

Old Maria

2012
The Mommy Returns

The Mommy Returns

Mabel

2012

God's Land

Maria Ruiz

2011

Sagrada Familia

2009
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat

Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat

President Hillary

2008
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo

Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo

Charito

2007
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo

Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo

Charito

2006
Wherever You Are

Wherever You Are

Lilia

2005
So... Happy Together

So... Happy Together

Daisy

2004
Captain Barbell

Captain Barbell

Cielo's Mom

2003
Nympha

Nympha

Nana Issa

2003
Why Not Make It Real

Why Not Make It Real

Isabel

2001
Batang West Side

Batang West Side

Lolita Fordham

2001
Because There Is Only One You

Because There Is Only One You

Nanay Ruby

1999
José Rizal

José Rizal

Teodora Alonso

1998

Miguel/Michelle

Tinang

1998
Dyesebel

Dyesebel

1996

Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas

1994
Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko

Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko

Wife of Gaspar

1994
Koronang Itim

Koronang Itim

Minda Montero

1994
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty

Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty

Gladys's mother

1993
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo

P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo

1993
My Pretty Baby

My Pretty Baby

Chara / Biata

1991
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum

Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum

1991

Island of Desire

1990

Mga Birhen ng Ermita

1990
Love at First Sight

Love at First Sight

Josefa

1990
Sagot ng Puso

Sagot ng Puso

1990
Working Girls 2

Working Girls 2

1987

Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha

1986
Heartache City

Heartache City

1985

Sa Totoo Lang!

Amy

1985
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune

Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune

1985

Lalakwe

Bea Verbo

1985
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga

May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga

Ellen Rivas

1984
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo

May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo

1984
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon

Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon

Victoria

1984
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night

A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night

Stella De Joya

1983
Wild Beauty

Wild Beauty

1983

Macho-nurin

1983
Palabra de Honor

Palabra de Honor

Victoria

1983
Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)

Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)

1982
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina

Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina

1982
Five and the Skin

Five and the Skin

1982
Uhaw na Dagat

Uhaw na Dagat

1981

Diyablo - sagrado

1980
Wild Animals

Wild Animals

Amanda

1980
Andres de Saya

Andres de Saya

Matilde

1980
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala

Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala

1980

Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman

Agueda

1977
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?

Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?

1977
As We Were

As We Were

Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron

1976
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik

Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik

1976
Andalucia

Andalucia

Dolores

1975
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa

Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa

1975
Balakyot

Balakyot

1975
An Affair in Tahiti

An Affair in Tahiti

1975
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth

The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth

Isabel

1974