Gloria Diaz
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 Manila. She is married to businessman Gabriel "Bong" Daza, with whom she has two daughters, Isabelle and Ava.
Known For
Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)
Victoria
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
Chara / Biata
My Pretty Baby
An Affair in Tahiti
Macho-nurin
Gladys's mother
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
Maria Ruiz
God's Land
Lihis
Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron
Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon?
Lolita Fordham
Batang West Side
Kung Fu Divas
Nanay Ruby
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
Doña Facunda
Mallari
Sagot ng Puso
Mabel
The Mommy Returns
Heartache City
Matilde
Andres de Saya
Miguel/Michelle
Balakyot
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha
Stella De Joya
Nagalit ang Buwan sa Haba ng Gabi
Teodora Alonso
José Rizal
Nasaan ka Man
President Hillary
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
Old Maria
Sisterakas
Charito
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Charito
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Dolores
Andalucia
Daisy
So... Happy Together
Nana Issa
Nympha
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
Victoria
Palabra de Honor
Isabel
Bakit 'Di Totohanin
Amy
Sa Totoo Lang!
Island of Desire
Mga Birhen ng Ermita
Isabel
Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa
Bea Verbo
Lalakwe
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
Agueda
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
Koronang Itim
Hayop sa ganda
Amanda
Wild Animals
Diyablo - sagrado
Sagrada Familia
Wife of Gaspar
Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko
Dyesebel
Chedeng
Si Chedeng at Si Apple
Working Girls 2
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina
Cinq et la peau
Helen
Unbreakable
Ganito Kami Muli
Cielo's Mom
Captain Barbell
Josefa
Love at First Sight
Ellen Rivas
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
Fenny
Mommy Issues
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
Lola Magdalena
Untold
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
66
Gender
Female
Birthday
1951-03-10
Place of Birth
Aringay, La Union, Philippines
Also Known As