Gloria Diaz
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
Rekonek
as Cory
Rekonek
as Cory
Untold
as Monica Vera
Untold
as Monica Vera
Granny Prostitutes
Granny Prostitutes
Mallari
as Doña Facunda
Mallari
as Doña Facunda
Mommy Issues
as Fenny
Mommy Issues
as Fenny
Unbreakable
as Helen
Unbreakable
as Helen
Chedeng & Apple
as Chedeng
Chedeng & Apple
as Chedeng
Kung Fu Divas
Kung Fu Divas
Lihis
Lihis
Ganito Kami Muli
Ganito Kami Muli
Sisterakas
as Old Maria
Sisterakas
as Old Maria
The Mommy Returns
as Mabel
The Mommy Returns
as Mabel
God's Land
as Maria Ruiz
God's Land
as Maria Ruiz
Sagrada Familia
Sagrada Familia
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
as President Hillary
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
as President Hillary
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
as Charito
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
as Charito
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
as Charito
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
as Charito
Wherever You Are
as Lilia
Wherever You Are
as Lilia
So... Happy Together
as Daisy
So... Happy Together
as Daisy
Captain Barbell
as Cielo's Mom
Captain Barbell
as Cielo's Mom
Batang West Side
as Lolita Fordham
Batang West Side
as Lolita Fordham
Why Not Make It Real
as Isabel
Why Not Make It Real
as Isabel
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
as Ruby
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
as Ruby
José Rizal
as Teodora Alonso
José Rizal
as Teodora Alonso
Miguel/Michelle
as Tinang
Miguel/Michelle
as Tinang
Dyesebel
Dyesebel
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko
as Wife of Gaspar
Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko
as Wife of Gaspar
Koronang Itim
as Minda Montero
Koronang Itim
as Minda Montero
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
as Gladys's mother
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
as Gladys's mother
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
My Pretty Baby
as Chara / Biata
My Pretty Baby
as Chara / Biata
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
Island of Desire
Island of Desire
Mga Birhen ng Ermita
Mga Birhen ng Ermita
Love at First Sight
as Josefa
Love at First Sight
as Josefa
Sagot ng Puso
Sagot ng Puso
Working Girls 2
Working Girls 2
Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha
Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha
Heartache City
Heartache City
Sa Totoo Lang!
as Amy
Sa Totoo Lang!
as Amy
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
Lalakwe
as Bea Verbo
Lalakwe
as Bea Verbo
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
as Ellen Rivas
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
as Ellen Rivas
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
as Victoria
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
as Victoria
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
as Stella De Joya
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
as Stella De Joya
Wild Beauty
Wild Beauty
Macho-nurin
Macho-nurin
Palabra de Honor
as Victoria
Palabra de Honor
as Victoria
Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)
Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina
Five and the Skin
Five and the Skin
Diyablo - sagrado
Diyablo - sagrado
Wild Animals
as Amanda
Wild Animals
as Amanda
Andres de Saya
as Matilde
Andres de Saya
as Matilde
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
as Agueda
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
as Agueda
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
As We Were
as Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron
As We Were
as Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
Andalucia
as Dolores
Andalucia
as Dolores
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
Balakyot
Balakyot
An Affair in Tahiti
An Affair in Tahiti
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
as Isabel
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
as Isabel
Reputasyon
as Marjette
Reputasyon
as Marjette