Gloria Diaz
1951-03-10 ( 74 years old ) in 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.

Movies

Untold 2025-04-30
Mallari 2023-12-25
Mommy Issues 2021-05-07
Unbreakable 2019-11-27
Kung Fu Divas 2013-10-03
Lihis 2013-09-11
Sisterakas 2012-12-25
God's Land 2011-10-28
Nympha 2003-04-05
José Rizal 1998-12-25
Dyesebel 1996-01-04
Koronang Itim 1994-04-28
My Pretty Baby 1991-01-25
Sagot ng Puso 1990-01-25
Heartache City 1985-05-15
Sa Totoo Lang! 1985-03-21
Lalakwe 1985-01-11
Wild Beauty 1983-07-15
Macho-nurin 1983-03-10
Wild Animals 1980-08-15
Andres de Saya 1980-08-01
As We Were 1976-12-24
Andalucia 1975-11-26
Balakyot 1975-05-31