Gloria Diaz
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
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
88
Gender
Female
Birthday
1951-03-10 (74 years old)
Place of Birth
Aringay, La Union, Philippines
Acting

2025

Untold as Monica Vera

2025

Rekonek as Not available

2025

Beauty Empire as Clara

2024

Granny Prostitutes as Not available

2023

Mallari as Doña Facunda

2022

Drag Race Philippines as Self - Guest Judge

2022

2 Good 2 Be True as Helena Agcaoili

2021

Mommy Issues as Fenny

2020

Beauty Queens as Dahlia / Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra

2019

Unbreakable as Helen

2018

Insatiable as Gloria Reyes

2018

Los Bastardos as Doña Soledad de Jesus-Cardinal

2018

Pamilya Roces as Natalia Roces

2017

Chedeng & Apple as Chedeng

2014

Dream Dad as Nenita Viray-Javier

2014

Mirabella as Lucia Magnolia Flores

2013

Lihis as Not available

2013

Kung Fu Divas as Not available

2013

May Isang Pangarap as Olivia Rodriguez

2013

Ganito Kami Muli as Not available

2012

Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo as Elvie Raymundo

2012

Sisterakas as Old Maria

2012

The Mommy Returns as Mabel

2011

Glamorosa as Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera

2011

God's Land as Maria Ruiz

2010

Diva as Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez

2010

Beauty Queen as Yuri Sandoval

2009

Nagsimula sa Puso as Pinky Ortega

2009

Sagrada Familia as Not available

2008

Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat as President Hillary

2007

Sana Maulit Muli as Monica Johnson

2007

Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo as Charito

2006

Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo as Charito

2005

Nasaan ka Man as Lilia

2004

Sarah, The Teen Princess as Not available

2004

So... Happy Together as Daisy

2004

Star Circle Quest as Self - Jury

2003

Nympha as Nana Issa

2003

Captain Barbell as Cielo's Mom

2002

Kung Mawawala Ka as Czarina Montemayor

2001

Bakit 'Di Totohanin as Isabel

2001

Batang West Side as Lolita Fordham

1999

Dahil May Isang Ikaw as Nanay Ruby

1998

José Rizal as Teodora Alonso

1998

Miguel/Michelle as Not available

1998

Kool Ka Lang as Nadya

1996

Dyesebel as Not available

1994

Koronang Itim as Not available

1994

Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko as Wife of Gaspar

1994

Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas as Not available

1991

Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum as Not available

1991

My Pretty Baby as Chara / Biata

1990

Mga Birhen ng Ermita as Not available

1990

Sagot ng Puso as Not available

1990

Island of Desire as Not available

1990

Love at First Sight as Josefa

1987

Working Girls 2 as Not available

1985

Heartache City as Not available

1985

Lalakwe as Bea Verbo

1985

Sa Totoo Lang! as Amy

1985

Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune as Not available

1984

May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo as Not available

1984

May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga as Ellen Rivas

1983

Macho-nurin as Not available

1983

Palabra de Honor as Victoria

1983

Wild Beauty as Not available

1982

Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!) as Not available

1982

Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina as Not available

1982

Five and the Skin as Not available

1981

Uhaw na Dagat as Not available

1980

Diyablo - sagrado as Not available

1980

Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala as Not available

1980

Wild Animals as Amanda

1980

Andres de Saya as Matilde

1977

Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? as Not available

1976

As We Were as Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron

1975

Andalucia as Dolores

1975

Balakyot as Not available

1975

An Affair in Tahiti as Not available