Gloria Diaz
Known for: Acting
Born: April 5, 1951
Place of birth: Manila, Metro Manila, 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.
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Filmography
69 movies · 22 TV shows, newest first
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Come Dine with Me: Celebrity Philippines
2026
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Rekonek
2025
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Beauty Empire
2025
5.4
Untold
2025
NR
Granny Prostitutes
2024
7.1
Mallari
2023
7.7
Drag Race Philippines
2022
7.7
2 Good 2 Be True
2022
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Family Feud Philippines
2022
2.5
Mommy Issues
2021
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Beauty Queens
2020
8.5
Unbreakable
2019
8.0
Los Bastardos
2018
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Pamilya Roces
2018
7.7
Insatiable
2018
5.5
Chedeng & Apple
2017
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Dream Dad
2014
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Mirabella
2014
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Kung Fu Divas
2013
5.0
Lihis
2013
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May Isang Pangarap
2013
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Ganito Kami Muli
2013
4.6
Sisterakas
2012
2.7
The Mommy Returns
2012
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Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
2012
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Glamorosa
20116.0
God's Land
2011NR
Beauty Queen
2010
6.0
Diva
2010NR
Sagrada Familia
2009
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Nagsimula sa Puso
2009
5.2
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
2008
7.0
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
2007
8.0
Sana Maulit Muli
2007
4.8
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
2006
7.0
Wherever You Are
2005
3.7
So... Happy Together
20048.0
Sarah, The Teen Princess
20049.0
Star Circle Quest
2004
6.5
Captain Barbell
2003
4.3
Nympha
2003
9.0
Kung Mawawala Ka
2002
7.8
Batang West Side
2001
9.5
Why Not Make It Real
2001
7.0
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
1999
8.8
José Rizal
1998
10.0
Kool Ka Lang
1998
3.3
Miguel/Michelle
1998
7.0
Dyesebel
19966.5
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
1994
3.0
Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko
1994
10.0
Koronang Itim
1994
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Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
1993
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P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
1993
9.0
My Pretty Baby
1991
8.0
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
19914.3
Island of Desire
1990NR
Mga Birhen ng Ermita
1990
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Love at First Sight
1990
6.3
Sagot ng Puso
1990
9.0
Working Girls 2
19878.0
Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha
1986
3.3
Heartache City
19853.7
Sa Totoo Lang!
1985
7.0
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
19854.5
Lalakwe
1985
1.0
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
1984
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May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
1984
NR
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
1984
6.4
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
1983
3.7
Wild Beauty
19837.0
Macho-nurin
1983
3.0
Palabra de Honor
1983
7.0
Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)
1982
NR
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina
1982
6.4
Five and the Skin
1982
9.0
Uhaw na Dagat
19819.0
Diyablo - sagrado
1980
10.0
Wild Animals
1980
8.0
Andres de Saya
1980
9.0
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
19802.0
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
1977
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Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
1977
7.6
As We Were
1976
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Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
1976
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Andalucia
1975
8.0
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
1975
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Balakyot
1975
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An Affair in Tahiti
1975
8.0
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
19745.0
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