Gloria Diaz
Born: 1951-04-05 in Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- Beauty Empire as Clara
- Rekonek as Cory
- Untold as Monica Vera
2024
2023
- Mallari as Doña Facunda
2022
- Drag Race Philippines as Self - Guest Judge
- 2 Good 2 Be True as Helena Agcaoili
- Family Feud Philippines as Self - Contestant (Diaz-Daza)
2021
- Mommy Issues as Fenny
2020
- Beauty Queens as Dahlia / Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra
2019
- Unbreakable as Helen
2018
- Insatiable as Gloria Reyes
- Los Bastardos as Doña Soledad de Jesus-Cardinal
- Pamilya Roces as Natalia Roces
2017
- Chedeng & Apple as Chedeng
2013
- May Isang Pangarap as Olivia Rodriguez
- Kung Fu Divas
- Lihis
- Ganito Kami Muli
2012
- Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo as Elvie Raymundo
- Sisterakas as Old Maria
- The Mommy Returns as Mabel
2011
- Glamorosa as Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera
- God's Land as Maria Ruiz
2010
- Diva as Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez
- Beauty Queen as Yuri Sandoval
2009
- Nagsimula sa Puso as Pinky Ortega
- Sagrada Familia
2008
- Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat as President Hillary
2007
- Sana Maulit Muli as Monica Johnson
- Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo as Charito
2006
- Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo as Charito
2005
- Wherever You Are as Lilia
2004
- Sarah, The Teen Princess
- Star Circle Quest as Self - Jury
- So... Happy Together as Daisy
2003
- Captain Barbell as Cielo's Mom
- Nympha as Nana Issa
2002
- Kung Mawawala Ka as Czarina Montemayor
2001
- Batang West Side as Lolita Fordham
- Why Not Make It Real as Isabel
1999
- Dahil May Isang Ikaw as Ruby
1998
- Kool Ka Lang as Nadya
- José Rizal as Teodora Alonso
- Miguel/Michelle as Tinang
1996
1994
- Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
- Koronang Itim as Minda Montero
- Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko as Wife of Gaspar
1993
1991
- Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
- My Pretty Baby as Chara / Biata
1990
1987
1985
- Heartache City
- Sa Totoo Lang! as Amy
- Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
- Lalakwe as Bea Verbo
1984
- Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon as Victoria
- May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
- May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga as Ellen Rivas
1983
- Palabra de Honor as Victoria
- A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night as Stella De Joya
- Macho-nurin
- Wild Beauty
1981
1980
- Wild Animals as Amanda
- Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
- Diyablo - sagrado
- Andres de Saya as Matilde
1977
1976
- As We Were as Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron
- Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik