Gloria Diaz
Known for Acting · 90 credits
- Born
- 1951-04-05 (age 75)
- 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
TV Shows (21)
Kung Mawawala Ka
2002
as Czarina Montemayor
Los Bastardos
2018
as Doña Soledad de Jesus-Cardinal
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
2012
as Elvie Raymundo
Insatiable
2018
as Gloria Reyes
Sarah, The Teen Princess
2004
Dream Dad
2014
as Nenita Viray-Javier
Nagsimula sa Puso
2009
as Pinky Ortega
Pamilya Roces
2018
as Natalia Roces
Sana Maulit Muli
2007
as Monica Johnson
Mirabella
2014
as Lucia Magnolia Flores
Kool Ka Lang
1998
as Nadya
May Isang Pangarap
2013
as Olivia Rodriguez
Family Feud Philippines
2022
as Self - Contestant (Diaz-Daza)
2 Good 2 Be True
2022
as Helena Agcaoili
Beauty Queen
2010
as Yuri Sandoval
Beauty Empire
2025
as Clara
Drag Race Philippines
2022
as Self - Guest Judge
Diva
2010
as Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez
Glamorosa
2011
as Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera
Beauty Queens
2020
as Dahlia / Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra
Star Circle Quest
2004
as Self - Jury
Movies (69)
Rekonek
2025
as Cory
Sisterakas
2012
as Old Maria
Mallari
2023
as Doña Facunda
Dyesebel
1996
Island of Desire
1990
Wild Animals
1980
as Amanda
Batang West Side
2001
as Lolita Fordham
José Rizal
1998
as Teodora Alonso
Reputasyon
as Marjette
Ganito Kami Muli
2013
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
1977
Andres de Saya
1980
as Matilde
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
2008
as President Hillary
Captain Barbell
2003
as Cielo's Mom
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
1991
Granny Prostitutes
2024
Nympha
2003
as Nana Issa
Lihis
2013
Kung Fu Divas
2013
Five and the Skin
1982
Untold
2025
as Monica Vera
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
2006
as Charito
Unbreakable
2019
as Helen
Andalucia
1975
as Dolores
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
1975
As We Were
1976
as Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
1999
as Ruby
Why Not Make It Real
2001
as Isabel
Mga Birhen ng Ermita
1990
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
1985
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
1983
as Stella De Joya
My Pretty Baby
1991
as Chara / Biata
Working Girls 2
1987
Heartache City
1985
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
1993
as Gladys's mother
Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko
1994
as Wife of Gaspar
Chedeng & Apple
2017
as Chedeng
An Affair in Tahiti
1975
So... Happy Together
2004
as Daisy
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
1984
as Ellen Rivas
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
1984
as Victoria
Sagrada Familia
2009
Miguel/Michelle
1998
as Tinang
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
1976
Sa Totoo Lang!
1985
as Amy
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
1980
Balakyot
1975
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
1977
as Agueda
Diyablo - sagrado
1980
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
2007
as Charito
Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha
1986
Mommy Issues
2021
as Fenny
Koronang Itim
1994
as Minda Montero
The Mommy Returns
2012
as Mabel
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
1974
as Isabel
Lalakwe
1985
as Bea Verbo
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina
1982
Sagot ng Puso
1990
Wild Beauty
1983
Wherever You Are
2005
as Lilia
Uhaw na Dagat
1981
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
1984
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
1994
Palabra de Honor
1983
as Victoria
Love at First Sight
1990
as Josefa
Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)
1982
God's Land
2011
as Maria Ruiz
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
1993
Macho-nurin
1983
About 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 questio… With 90 credits spanning from 1974 to 2025, Gloria Diaz has appeared in 69 films and 21 TV shows.
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Most Popular Gloria Diaz Movies
- Rekonek (2025) — as Cory
- Sisterakas (2012) — as Old Maria
- Mallari (2023) — as Doña Facunda
- Dyesebel (1996)
- Island of Desire (1990)
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