Gloria Diaz

Acting

Born Apr 05, 1951

From Manila, 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.

Gloria Diaz

Known For

Palabra de Honor

Rekonek

Mallari

As We Were

Untold

José Rizal

Sisterakas

Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat

Koronang Itim

Kung Fu Divas

Filmography — Acting

Palabra de Honor

Rekonek

Mallari

As We Were

Untold

José Rizal

Sisterakas

Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat

Koronang Itim

Kung Fu Divas

So... Happy Together

Captain Barbell

Five and the Skin

Wild Beauty

Nympha

Andalucia

Lihis

Lalakwe

Unbreakable

The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth

Mommy Issues

Miguel/Michelle

Wherever You Are

The Mommy Returns

Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty

Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo

Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina

Balakyot

P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo

Love at First Sight

Dyesebel

Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum

Batang West Side

Granny Prostitutes

Heartache City

Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo

Why Not Make It Real

Because There Is Only One You

Ganito Kami Muli

May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo

Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon

Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa

Sagrada Familia

Diyablo - sagrado

Chedeng & Apple

A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night

Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas

Sa Totoo Lang!

Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)

May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga

Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman

Sagot ng Puso

Island of Desire

Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala

Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?

An Affair in Tahiti

Working Girls 2

Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko

Andres de Saya

Uhaw na Dagat

Wild Animals

My Pretty Baby

Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune

God's Land

Mga Birhen ng Ermita

Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik

Macho-nurin