Gloria Diaz
Known for: Acting
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
Series
Kung Mawawala Ka
Czarina Montemayor
2002
Series
Insatiable
Gloria Reyes
2018
Series
Los Bastardos
Doña Soledad de Jesus-Cardinal
2018
Series
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
Elvie Raymundo
2012
Series
Family Feud Philippines
Self - Contestant (Diaz-Daza)
2022
Sarah, The Teen Princess
2004
Series
Mirabella
Lucia Magnolia Flores
2014
Series
Dream Dad
Nenita Viray-Javier
2014
Series
May Isang Pangarap
Olivia Rodriguez
2013
Series
Nagsimula sa Puso
Pinky Ortega
2009
Series
Diva
Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez
2010
Series
Glamorosa
Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera
2011
Series
Drag Race Philippines
Self - Guest Judge
2022
Series
2 Good 2 Be True
Helena Agcaoili
2022
Series
Sana Maulit Muli
Monica Johnson
2007
Series
Beauty Empire
Clara
2025
Series
Pamilya Roces
Natalia Roces
2018
Series
Beauty Queens
Dahlia / Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra
2020
Beauty Queen
Yuri Sandoval
2010
Series
Kool Ka Lang
Nadya
1998
Series
Come Dine with Me: Celebrity Philippines
2026
Series
Come Dine with Me: Celebrity Philippines
Herself
2026
Film
Sisterakas
Old Maria
2012
Film
Rekonek
Cory
2025
Reputasyon
Marjette
Film
Dyesebel
1996
Film
Mallari
Doña Facunda
2023
Film
Wild Animals
Amanda
1980
Film
Batang West Side
Lolita Fordham
2001
Film
Untold
Monica Vera
2025
Film
José Rizal
Teodora Alonso
1998
Film
Kung Fu Divas
2013
Island of Desire
1990
Film
Captain Barbell
Cielo's Mom
2003
Film
Five and the Skin
1982
Sa Totoo Lang!
Amy
1985
Star Circle Quest
Self - Jury
2004
Film
Nympha
Nana Issa
2003
Film
Lihis
2013
Film
Granny Prostitutes
2024
Film
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
Ruby
1999
Film
Unbreakable
Helen
2019
Film
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
1984
Film
Chedeng & Apple
Chedeng
2017
Film
Andres de Saya
Matilde
1980
Film
Why Not Make It Real
Isabel
2001
Film
Palabra de Honor
Victoria
1983
Film
Heartache City
1985
Film
As We Were
Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron
1976
Film
Wherever You Are
Lilia
2005
Film
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Charito
2006
Film
Ganito Kami Muli
2013
Film
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
1977
Film
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
Stella De Joya
1983
Film
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Charito
2007
Film
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
Ellen Rivas
1984
Film
The Mommy Returns
Mabel
2012
Film
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
1991
Film
Working Girls 2
1987
Film
So... Happy Together
Daisy
2004
Film
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
Gladys's mother
1993
Film
Andalucia
Dolores
1975
Film
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
President Hillary
2008
Film
Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko
Wife of Gaspar
1994
Lalakwe
Bea Verbo
1985
Film
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
Isabel
1974
Film
Sagot ng Puso
1990
Film
Koronang Itim
Minda Montero
1994
Film
Mommy Issues
Fenny
2021
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
Agueda
1977
Film
Balakyot
1975
Film
Uhaw na Dagat
1981
Film
Miguel/Michelle
Tinang
1998
Film
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
1975
Diyablo - sagrado
1980
Film
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
1993
Film
Wild Beauty
1983
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
1994
Sagrada Familia
2009
Film
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina
1982
Film
Love at First Sight
Josefa
1990
Film
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
Victoria
1984
Film
My Pretty Baby
Chara / Biata
1991
Film
Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)
1982
Mga Birhen ng Ermita
1990
God's Land
Maria Ruiz
2011
Film
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
1985
Film
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
1980
Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha
1986
Film
An Affair in Tahiti
1975
Macho-nurin
1983
Film
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
1976