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.
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Films (70)
Rekonek
2025 · Cory
Untold
2025 · Monica Vera
Granny Prostitutes
2024
Mallari
2023 · Doña Facunda
Mommy Issues
2021 · Fenny
Unbreakable
2019 · Helen
Chedeng & Apple
2017 · Chedeng
Kung Fu Divas
2013
Lihis
2013
Ganito Kami Muli
2013
Sisterakas
2012 · Old Maria
The Mommy Returns
2012 · Mabel
God's Land
2011 · Maria Ruiz
Sagrada Familia
2009
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
2008 · President Hillary
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
2007 · Charito
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
2006 · Charito
Wherever You Are
2005 · Lilia
So... Happy Together
2004 · Daisy
Captain Barbell
2003 · Cielo's Mom
Nympha
2003 · Nana Issa
Batang West Side
2001 · Lolita Fordham
Bakit 'Di Totohanin
2001 · Isabel
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
1999 · Ruby
José Rizal
1998 · Teodora Alonso
Miguel/Michelle
1998 · Tinang
Dyesebel
1996
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
1994
Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko
1994 · Wife of Gaspar
Koronang Itim
1994 · Minda Montero
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
1993 · Gladys's mother
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
1993
My Pretty Baby
1991 · Chara / Biata
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
1991
Island of Desire
1990
Mga Birhen ng Ermita
1990
Love at First Sight
1990 · Josefa
Sagot ng Puso
1990
Working Girls 2
1987
Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha
1986
Mga Anghel Ng Diyos
1986
Heartache City
1985
Sa Totoo Lang!
1985 · Amy
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
1985
Lalakwe
1985 · Bea Verbo
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
1984 · Ellen Rivas
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
1984
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
1984 · Victoria
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
1983 · Stella De Joya
Wild Beauty
1983
Macho-nurin
1983
Palabra de Honor
1983 · Victoria
Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)
1982
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina
1982
Five and the Skin
1982
Uhaw na Dagat
1981
Diyablo - sagrado
1980
Wild Animals
1980 · Amanda
Andres de Saya
1980 · Matilde
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
1980
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
1977 · Agueda
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
1977
As We Were
1976 · Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
1976
Andalucia
1975 · Dolores
Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
1975
Balakyot
1975
An Affair in Tahiti
1975
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
1974 · Isabel
Reputasyon
· Marjette
Séries (22)
Come Dine with Me: Celebrity Philippines
2026 · Herself
Beauty Empire
2025 · Clara
Drag Race Philippines
2022 · Self - Guest Judge
2 Good 2 Be True
2022 · Helena Agcaoili
Family Feud Philippines
2022 · Self - Contestant (Diaz-Daza)
Beauty Queens
2020 · Dahlia / Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra
Los Bastardos
2018 · Doña Soledad de Jesus-Cardinal
Pamilya Roces
2018 · Natalia Roces
Insatiable
2018 · Gloria Reyes
Dream Dad
2014 · Nenita Viray-Javier
Mirabella
2014 · Lucia Magnolia Flores
May Isang Pangarap
2013 · Olivia Rodriguez
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
2012 · Elvie Raymundo
Glamorosa
2011 · Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera
Beauty Queen
2010 · Yuri Sandoval
Diva
2010 · Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez
Nagsimula sa Puso
2009 · Pinky Ortega
Sana Maulit Muli
2007 · Monica Johnson
Sarah, The Teen Princess
2004
Star Circle Quest
2004 · Self - Jury
Kung Mawawala Ka
2002 · Czarina Montemayor
Kool Ka Lang
1998 · Nadya