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Gloria Diaz

Gloria Diaz

Actor · Born 1951-04-05 · Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Biography

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 Ma…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Insatiable (2018) — Gloria Reyes
  2. 2 Good 2 Be True (2022) — Helena Agcaoili
  3. Batang West Side (2001) — Lolita Fordham
  4. Sisterakas (2012) — Old Maria
  5. Five and the Skin (1982)
  6. Mallari (2023) — Doña Facunda
  7. As We Were (1976) — Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron
  8. A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night (1983) — Stella De Joya
  9. Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2006) — Charito
  10. Drag Race Philippines (2022) — Self - Guest Judge
  11. Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat (2008) — President Hillary
  12. Untold (2025) — Monica Vera
  13. José Rizal (1998) — Teodora Alonso
  14. Lalakwe (1985) — Bea Verbo
  15. Captain Barbell (2003) — Cielo's Mom
  16. Sagot ng Puso (1990)
  17. The Mommy Returns (2012) — Mabel
  18. Heartache City (1985)
  19. Miguel/Michelle (1998) — Tinang
  20. Wherever You Are (2005) — Lilia
  21. So... Happy Together (2004) — Daisy
  22. Nympha (2003) — Nana Issa
  23. Palabra de Honor (1983) — Victoria
  24. Sa Totoo Lang! (1985) — Amy
  25. Wild Beauty (1983)
  26. Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko (1994) — Wife of Gaspar
  27. Chedeng & Apple (2017) — Chedeng
  28. Island of Desire (1990)
  29. Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum (1991)
  30. Why Not Make It Real (2001) — Isabel
  31. Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman (1977) — Agueda
  32. Unbreakable (2019) — Helen
  33. May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga (1984) — Ellen Rivas
  34. Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas (1994)
  35. Mommy Issues (2021) — Fenny
  36. Reputasyon — Marjette
  37. Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!) (1982)
  38. Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala (1980)
  39. My Pretty Baby (1991) — Chara / Biata
  40. Macho-nurin (1983)