Gloria Diaz
Born March 10, 1951 (Age: 75)
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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.
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
Mallari
2023
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as Doña Facunda
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Age: 72
Unbreakable
2019
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as Helen
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Age: 68
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Sagrada Familia
2009
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Age: 58
Wherever You Are
2005
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as Lilia
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Age: 54
So... Happy Together
2004
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as Daisy
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Age: 53
José Rizal
1998
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as Teodora Alonso
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Age: 47
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Miguel/Michelle
1998
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as Tinang
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Age: 47
Dyesebel
1996
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Age: 44
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Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
1994
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Age: 43
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
1993
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as Gladys's mother
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Age: 42
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
1993
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Age: 41
My Pretty Baby
1991
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as Chara / Biata
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Age: 39
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
1991
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Age: 39
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Island of Desire
1990
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Age: 39
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Mga Birhen ng Ermita
1990
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Age: 39
Love at First Sight
1990
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as Josefa
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Age: 38
Sagot ng Puso
1990
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Age: 38
Working Girls 2
1987
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Age: 36
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Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha
1986
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Age: 35
Heartache City
1985
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Age: 34
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Sa Totoo Lang!
1985
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as Amy
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Age: 34
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
1985
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Age: 34
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Lalakwe
1985
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as Bea Verbo
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Age: 33
Uhaw na Dagat
1981
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Age: 29
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Diyablo - sagrado
1980
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Age: 29
Wild Animals
1980
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as Amanda
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Age: 29
Andres de Saya
1980
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as Matilde
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Age: 29
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
1980
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Age: 29
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
1977
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Age: 26
Balakyot
1975
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Age: 24
An Affair in Tahiti
1975
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Age: 24
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
1974
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as Isabel
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Age: 23