Gloria Diaz
Born
March 10, 1951 (74 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Aringay, La Union, Philippines
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.
Beauty Empire
Clara · (10 episodes)
2025
Untold
2025
Granny Prostitutes
2024
Mallari
Doña Facunda
2023
Drag Race Philippines
Self - Special Guest Judge · (1 episode)
2022
2 Good 2 Be True
Helena Agcaoili · (130 episodes)
2022
Mommy Issues
Fenny
2021
Beauty Queens
Dahlia / Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra · (6 episodes)
2020
Unbreakable
Helen
2019
Los Bastardos
Doña Soledad de Jesus-Cardinal · (247 episodes)
2018
Pamilya Roces
Natalia Roces · (50 episodes)
2018
Insatiable
Gloria Reyes · (2 episodes)
2018
Chedeng & Apple
Chedeng
2017
Dream Dad
Nenita Viray-Javier · (102 episodes)
2014
Mirabella
Lucia Magnolia Flores · (73 episodes)
2014
Kung Fu Divas
2013
Lihis
2013
May Isang Pangarap
Olivia Rodriguez · (83 episodes)
2013
Ganito Kami Muli
2013
Sisterakas
Old Maria
2012
The Mommy Returns
Mabel
2012
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
Elvie Raymundo · (152 episodes)
2012
Glamorosa
Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera · (70 episodes)
2011
God's Land
Maria Ruiz
2011
Beauty Queen
Yuri Sandoval · (80 episodes)
2010
Diva
Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez · (107 episodes)
2010
Sagrada Familia
2009
Nagsimula sa Puso
Pinky Ortega · (75 episodes)
2009
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
President Hillary
2008
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Charito
2007
Sana Maulit Muli
Monica Johnson · (73 episodes)
2007
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Charito
2006
Nasaan ka Man
Lilia
2005
So... Happy Together
Daisy
2004
Sarah, The Teen Princess
(168 episodes)
2004
Star Circle Quest
Self - Jury · (2 episodes)
2004
Captain Barbell
Cielo's Mom
2003
Nympha
Nana Issa
2003
Kung Mawawala Ka
Czarina Montemayor · (298 episodes)
2002
Bakit 'Di Totohanin
Isabel
2001
Batang West Side
Lolita Fordham
2001
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
Nanay Ruby
1999
José Rizal
Teodora Alonso
1998
Kool Ka Lang
Nadya · (46 episodes)
1998
Miguel/Michelle
1998
Dyesebel
1996
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
1994
Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko
Wife of Gaspar
1994
Koronang Itim
1994
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
Gladys's mother
1993
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
1993
My Pretty Baby
Chara / Biata
1991
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
1991
Island of Desire
1990
Mga Birhen ng Ermita
1990
Love at First Sight
Josefa
1990
Sagot ng Puso
1990
Working Girls 2
1987
Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha
1986
Heartache City
1985
Sa Totoo Lang!
Amy
1985
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
1985
Lalakwe
Bea Verbo
1985
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
Ellen Rivas
1984
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
1984
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
Victoria
1984
A Tired, Angry Moon On a Restless Night
Stella De Joya
1983
Wild Beauty
1983
Macho-nurin
1983
Palabra de Honor
Victoria
1983
Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)
1982
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina
1982
Five and the Skin
1982
Diyablo - sagrado
1980
Wild Animals
Amanda
1980
Andres de Saya
Matilde
1980
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
1980
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
Agueda
1977
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
1977
As We Were
Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron
1976
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
1976
Andalucia
Dolores
1975
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
1975
Balakyot
1975
An Affair in Tahiti
1975
The Most Beautiful Animal in the World
Isabel
1974