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Gloria Diaz
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…
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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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2026
Come Dine with Me: Celebrity Philippines
TV show Herself
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2025
Rekonek
Movie Cory
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2025
Beauty Empire
TV show Clara
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2025
Untold
Movie Monica Vera
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2024
Granny Prostitutes
Movie
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2023
Mallari
Movie Doña Facunda
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2022
Drag Race Philippines
TV show Self - Guest Judge
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2022
2 Good 2 Be True
TV show Helena Agcaoili
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2022
Family Feud Philippines
TV show Self - Contestant (Diaz-Daza)
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2021
Mommy Issues
Movie Fenny
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2020
Beauty Queens
TV show Dahlia / Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra
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2019
Unbreakable
Movie Helen
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2018
Los Bastardos
TV show Doña Soledad de Jesus-Cardinal
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2018
Pamilya Roces
TV show Natalia Roces
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2018
Insatiable
TV show Gloria Reyes
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2017
Chedeng & Apple
Movie Chedeng
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2014
Dream Dad
TV show Nenita Viray-Javier
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2014
Mirabella
TV show Lucia Magnolia Flores
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2013
Kung Fu Divas
Movie
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2013
Lihis
Movie
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2013
May Isang Pangarap
TV show Olivia Rodriguez
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2013
Ganito Kami Muli
Movie
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2012
Sisterakas
Movie Old Maria
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2012
The Mommy Returns
Movie Mabel
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2012
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
TV show Elvie Raymundo
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2011
Glamorosa
TV show Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera
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2011
God's Land
Movie Maria Ruiz
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2010
Beauty Queen
TV show Yuri Sandoval
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2010
Diva
TV show Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez
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2009
Sagrada Familia
Movie
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2009
Nagsimula sa Puso
TV show Pinky Ortega
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2008
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
Movie President Hillary
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2007
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Movie Charito
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2007
Sana Maulit Muli
TV show Monica Johnson
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2006
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Movie Charito
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2005
Wherever You Are
Movie Lilia
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2004
So... Happy Together
Movie Daisy
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2004
Sarah, The Teen Princess
TV show
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2004
Star Circle Quest
TV show Self - Jury
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2003
Captain Barbell
Movie Cielo's Mom
