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
Insatiable
Kung Mawawala Ka
Los Bastardos
Family Feud Philippines
2 Good 2 Be True
Drag Race Philippines
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
Nagsimula sa Puso
All Movies (69)
- Rekonek2025 · as Cory
- Untold2025 · as Monica Vera
- Granny Prostitutes2024
- Mallari2023 · as Doña Facunda
- Mommy Issues2021 · as Fenny
- Unbreakable2019 · as Helen
- Chedeng & Apple2017 · as Chedeng
- Kung Fu Divas2013
- Lihis2013
- Ganito Kami Muli2013
- Sisterakas2012 · as Old Maria
- The Mommy Returns2012 · as Mabel
- God's Land2011 · as Maria Ruiz
- Sagrada Familia2009
- Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat2008 · as President Hillary
- Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo2007 · as Charito
- Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo2006 · as Charito
- Wherever You Are2005 · as Lilia
- So... Happy Together2004 · as Daisy
- Captain Barbell2003 · as Cielo's Mom
- Nympha2003 · as Nana Issa
- Batang West Side2001 · as Lolita Fordham
- Why Not Make It Real2001 · as Isabel
- Dahil May Isang Ikaw1999 · as Ruby
- José Rizal1998 · as Teodora Alonso
- Miguel/Michelle1998 · as Tinang
- Dyesebel1996
- Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas1994
- Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko1994 · as Wife of Gaspar
- Koronang Itim1994 · as Minda Montero
- Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty1993 · as Gladys's mother
- P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo1993
- My Pretty Baby1991 · as Chara / Biata
- Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum1991
- Island of Desire1990
- Mga Birhen ng Ermita1990
- Love at First Sight1990 · as Josefa
- Sagot ng Puso1990
- Working Girls 21987
- Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha1986
- Heartache City1985
- Sa Totoo Lang!1985 · as Amy
- Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune1985
- Lalakwe1985 · as Bea Verbo
- May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga1984 · as Ellen Rivas
- May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo1984
- Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon1984 · as Victoria
- A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night1983 · as Stella De Joya
- Wild Beauty1983
- Macho-nurin1983
- Palabra de Honor1983 · as Victoria
- Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)1982
- Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina1982
- Five and the Skin1982
- Uhaw na Dagat1981
- Diyablo - sagrado1980
- Wild Animals1980 · as Amanda
- Andres de Saya1980 · as Matilde
- Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala1980
- Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman1977 · as Agueda
- Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?1977
- As We Were1976 · as Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron
- Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik1976
- Andalucia1975 · as Dolores
- Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa1975
- Balakyot1975
- An Affair in Tahiti1975
- The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth1974 · as Isabel
- Reputasyon— · as Marjette
All TV Shows (21)
- Beauty Empire2025 · as Clara
- Drag Race Philippines2022 · as Self - Guest Judge
- 2 Good 2 Be True2022 · as Helena Agcaoili
- Family Feud Philippines2022 · as Self - Contestant (Diaz-Daza)
- Beauty Queens2020 · as Dahlia / Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra
- Los Bastardos2018 · as Doña Soledad de Jesus-Cardinal
- Pamilya Roces2018 · as Natalia Roces
- Insatiable2018 · as Gloria Reyes
- Dream Dad2014 · as Nenita Viray-Javier
- Mirabella2014 · as Lucia Magnolia Flores
- May Isang Pangarap2013 · as Olivia Rodriguez
- Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo2012 · as Elvie Raymundo
- Glamorosa2011 · as Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera
- Beauty Queen2010 · as Yuri Sandoval
- Diva2010 · as Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez
- Nagsimula sa Puso2009 · as Pinky Ortega
- Sana Maulit Muli2007 · as Monica Johnson
- Sarah, The Teen Princess2004
- Star Circle Quest2004 · as Self - Jury
- Kung Mawawala Ka2002 · as Czarina Montemayor
- Kool Ka Lang1998 · as Nadya