
Gloria Diaz
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1951-03-10 (74 years old)
Place of Birth
Aringay, La Union, Philippines
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.
Acting
(2025)
(2024)
(2023)
Mallari
as Doña Facunda
(2021)
Mommy Issues
as Fenny
(2019)
Unbreakable
as Helen
(2017)
Chedeng & Apple
as Chedeng
(2013)
(2013)
(2013)
(2012)
Sisterakas
as Old Maria
(2012)
The Mommy Returns
as Mabel
(2011)
God's Land
as Maria Ruiz
(2009)
(2008)
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
as President Hillary
(2007)
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
as Charito
(2006)
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
as Charito
(2005)
Wherever You Are
as Lilia
(2004)
So... Happy Together
as Daisy
(2003)
Nympha
as Nana Issa
(2003)
Captain Barbell
as Cielo's Mom
(2001)
West Side Avenue
as Lolita Fordham
(2001)
Bakit 'Di Totohanin
as Isabel
(1999)
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
as Nanay Ruby
(1998)
José Rizal
as Teodora Alonso
(1998)
(1996)
(1994)
Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko
as Wife of Gaspar
(1994)
(1994)
(1993)
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
as Gladys's mother
(1993)
(1991)
My Pretty Baby
as Chara / Biata
(1991)
(1990)
(1990)
(1990)
Love at First Sight
as Josefa
(1990)
(1987)
(1986)
(1985)
Lalakwe
as Bea Verbo
(1985)
(1985)
Sa Totoo Lang!
as Amy
(1985)
(1984)
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
as Victoria
(1984)
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
as Ellen Rivas
(1984)
(1983)
Palabra de Honor
as Victoria
(1983)
A Tired, Angry Moon On a Restless Night
as Stella De Joya
(1983)
(1983)
(1982)
(1982)
(1982)
(1980)
Andres de Saya
as Matilde
(1980)
(1980)
(1980)
Wild Animals
as Amanda
(1977)
(1977)
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
as Agueda
(1976)
As We Were
as Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron
(1976)
(1975)
(1975)
Andalucia
as Dolores
(1975)
(1975)
(1974)