Gloria Diaz
Acting • Born 1951-03-10
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
89 credits
Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)
Movie • 1982
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
Movie • 1984
Victoria
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
Movie • 1980
My Pretty Baby
Movie • 1991
Chara / Biata
An Affair in Tahiti
Movie • 1975
Macho-nurin
Movie • 1983
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
Movie • 1993
Gladys's mother
God's Land
Movie • 2011
Maria Ruiz
Lihis
Movie • 2013
As We Were
Movie • 1976
Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron
Batang West Side
Movie • 2001
Lolita Fordham
Kung Fu Divas
Movie • 2013
Because There Is Only One You
Movie • 1999
Nanay Ruby
Mallari
Movie • 2023
Doña Facunda
Sagot ng Puso
Movie • 1990
The Mommy Returns
Movie • 2012
Mabel
Heartache City
Movie • 1985
Andres de Saya
Movie • 1980
Matilde
Miguel/Michelle
Movie • 1998
Tinang
Balakyot
Movie • 1975
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
Movie • 1991
Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha
Movie • 1986
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
Movie • 1983
Stella De Joya
José Rizal
Movie • 1998
Teodora Alonso
Wherever You Are
Movie • 2005
Lilia
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
Movie • 2008
President Hillary
Sisterakas
Movie • 2012
Old Maria
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Movie • 2006
Charito
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Movie • 2007
Charito
Andalucia
Movie • 1975
Dolores
So... Happy Together
Movie • 2004
Daisy
Nympha
Movie • 2003
Nana Issa
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
Movie • 1993
Palabra de Honor
Movie • 1983
Victoria
Why Not Make It Real
Movie • 2001
Isabel
Sa Totoo Lang!
Movie • 1985
Amy
Mga Birhen ng Ermita
Movie • 1990
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
Movie • 1974
Isabel
Lalakwe
Movie • 1985
Bea Verbo
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
Movie • 1975
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
Movie • 1977
Agueda
Koronang Itim
Movie • 1994
Minda Montero
Wild Beauty
Movie • 1983
Wild Animals
Movie • 1980
Amanda
Diyablo - sagrado
Movie • 1980
Sagrada Familia
Movie • 2009
Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko
Movie • 1994
Wife of Gaspar
Dyesebel
Movie • 1996
Chedeng & Apple
Movie • 2017
Chedeng
Working Girls 2
Movie • 1987
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina
Movie • 1982
Five and the Skin
Movie • 1982
Unbreakable
Movie • 2019
Helen
Ganito Kami Muli
Movie • 2013
Captain Barbell
Movie • 2003
Cielo's Mom
Love at First Sight
Movie • 1990
Josefa
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
Movie • 1984
Ellen Rivas
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
Movie • 1994
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
Movie • 1984
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
Movie • 1985
Mommy Issues
Movie • 2021
Fenny
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
Movie • 1976
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
Movie • 1977
Granny Prostitutes
Movie • 2024
Untold
Movie • 2025
Monica Vera
Uhaw na Dagat
Movie • 1981
Rekonek
Movie • 2025
Cory
Reputasyon
Movie
Marjette
Island of Desire
Movie • 1990
Los Bastardos
TV • 2018
Doña Soledad de Jesus-Cardinal
Beauty Queen
TV • 2010
Yuri Sandoval
Diva
TV • 2010
Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez
Glamorosa
TV • 2011
Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera
Dream Dad
TV • 2014
Nenita Viray-Javier
Kung Mawawala Ka
TV • 2002
Czarina Montemayor
May Isang Pangarap
TV • 2013
Olivia Rodriguez
Sarah, The Teen Princess
TV • 2004
Sana Maulit Muli
TV • 2007
Monica Johnson
2 Good 2 Be True
TV • 2022
Helena Agcaoili
Nagsimula sa Puso
TV • 2009
Pinky Ortega
Insatiable
TV • 2018
Gloria Reyes
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
TV • 2012
Elvie Raymundo
Drag Race Philippines
TV • 2022
Self - Guest Judge
Star Circle Quest
TV • 2004
Self - Jury
Pamilya Roces
TV • 2018
Natalia Roces
Mirabella
TV • 2014
Lucia Magnolia Flores
Beauty Queens
TV • 2020
Dahlia / Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra
Kool Ka Lang
TV • 1998
Nadya
Beauty Empire
TV • 2025
Clara