Gloria Diaz
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.
90 acting credits
Acting · 90
Insatiable
2018
Sarah, The Teen Princess
2004
Kung Mawawala Ka
2002
Drag Race Philippines
2022
Los Bastardos
2018
2 Good 2 Be True
2022
Mirabella
2014
Diva
2010
Beauty Empire
2025
Beauty Queen
2010
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
2012
May Isang Pangarap
2013
Untold
2025
Nagsimula sa Puso
2009
Sisterakas
2012
Dream Dad
2014
Family Feud Philippines
2022
Glamorosa
2011
Kool Ka Lang
1998
Pamilya Roces
2018
Rekonek
2025
Beauty Queens
2020
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
2008
Sana Maulit Muli
2007
Mallari
2023
Batang West Side
2001
Unbreakable
2019
As We Were
1976
José Rizal
1998
Lihis
2013
Captain Barbell
2003
Star Circle Quest
2004
Chedeng & Apple
2017
Dyesebel
1996
Mommy Issues
2021
Balakyot
1975
Granny Prostitutes
2024
Five and the Skin
1982
Nympha
2003
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
2007
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
2006
The Mommy Returns
2012
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
1991
Sagrada Familia
2009
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
1994
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
1975
Heartache City
1985
Why Not Make It Real
2001
Kung Fu Divas
2013
Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko
1994
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
1977
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
1993
Lalakwe
1985
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
1974
An Affair in Tahiti
1975
Wherever You Are
2005
Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)
1982
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
1999
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
1984
Miguel/Michelle
1998
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
1984
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
1980
Love at First Sight
1990
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina
1982
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
1993
Andalucia
1975
Ganito Kami Muli
2013
Wild Beauty
1983
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
1983
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
1984
Sagot ng Puso
1990
Palabra de Honor
1983
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
1977
Island of Desire
1990
Sa Totoo Lang!
1985
Working Girls 2
1987
Koronang Itim
1994
My Pretty Baby
1991
So... Happy Together
2004
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
1976
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
1985
Diyablo - sagrado
1980
Wild Animals
1980
God's Land
2011
Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha
1986
Reputasyon
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Uhaw na Dagat
1981
Andres de Saya
1980
Macho-nurin
1983
Mga Birhen ng Ermita
1990