Gloria Diaz
Acting
- Born:
- 1951-04-05
- Place of birth:
- Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
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
Filmography
Come Dine with Me: Celebrity Philippines
Rekonek
Beauty Empire
Untold
Granny Prostitutes
Mallari
Drag Race Philippines
2 Good 2 Be True
Family Feud Philippines
Mommy Issues
Beauty Queens
Unbreakable
Los Bastardos
Pamilya Roces
Insatiable
Chedeng & Apple
Dream Dad
Mirabella
Kung Fu Divas
Lihis
May Isang Pangarap
Ganito Kami Muli
Sisterakas
The Mommy Returns
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
Glamorosa
God's Land
Beauty Queen
Diva
Sagrada Familia
Nagsimula sa Puso
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Sana Maulit Muli
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Wherever You Are
So... Happy Together
Sarah, The Teen Princess
Star Circle Quest
Captain Barbell
Nympha
Kung Mawawala Ka
Batang West Side
Bakit 'Di Totohanin
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
José Rizal
Kool Ka Lang
Miguel/Michelle
Dyesebel
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko
Koronang Itim
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
My Pretty Baby
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
Island of Desire
Mga Birhen ng Ermita
Love at First Sight
Sagot ng Puso
Working Girls 2
Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha
Heartache City
Sa Totoo Lang!
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
Lalakwe
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
Wild Beauty
Macho-nurin
Palabra de Honor
Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina
Five and the Skin
Uhaw na Dagat
Diyablo - sagrado
Wild Animals
Andres de Saya
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
As We Were
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
Andalucia
Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
Balakyot
An Affair in Tahiti
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
Reputasyon