Acting · Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines · Born April 5, 1951
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.
MovieRekonek
2025
as Cory
TVBeauty Empire
2025
as Clara
MovieUntold
2025
as Monica Vera
MovieGranny Prostitutes
2024
MovieMallari
2023
as Doña Facunda
TVDrag Race Philippines
2022
as Self - Guest Judge
TV2 Good 2 Be True
2022
as Helena Agcaoili
TVFamily Feud Philippines
2022
as Self - Contestant (Diaz-Daza)
MovieMommy Issues
2021
as Fenny
TVBeauty Queens
2020
as Dahlia / Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra
MovieUnbreakable
2019
as Helen
TVLos Bastardos
2018
as Doña Soledad de Jesus-Cardinal
TVPamilya Roces
2018
as Natalia Roces
TVInsatiable
2018
as Gloria Reyes
MovieChedeng & Apple
2017
as Chedeng
TVDream Dad
2014
as Nenita Viray-Javier
TVMirabella
2014
as Lucia Magnolia Flores
MovieKung Fu Divas
2013
MovieLihis
2013
TVMay Isang Pangarap
2013
as Olivia Rodriguez
MovieGanito Kami Muli
2013
MovieSisterakas
2012
as Old Maria
MovieThe Mommy Returns
2012
as Mabel
TVKung Ako'y Iiwan Mo
2012
as Elvie Raymundo
TVGlamorosa
2011
as Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera
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2011
as Maria Ruiz
Beauty Queen
2010
as Yuri Sandoval
TVDiva
2010
as Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez
Sagrada Familia
2009
TVNagsimula sa Puso
2009
as Pinky Ortega
MovieAng Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
2008
as President Hillary
MovieSakal, Sakali, Saklolo
2007
as Charito
TVSana Maulit Muli
2007
as Monica Johnson
MovieKasal, Kasali, Kasalo
2006
as Charito
MovieWherever You Are
2005
as Lilia
MovieSo... Happy Together
2004
as Daisy
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2004
Star Circle Quest
2004
as Self - Jury
MovieCaptain Barbell
2003
as Cielo's Mom
MovieNympha
2003
as Nana Issa
TVKung Mawawala Ka
2002
as Czarina Montemayor
MovieBatang West Side
2001
as Lolita Fordham
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2001
as Isabel
MovieDahil May Isang Ikaw
1999
as Ruby
MovieJosé Rizal
1998
as Teodora Alonso
TVKool Ka Lang
1998
as Nadya
MovieMiguel/Michelle
1998
as Tinang
MovieDyesebel
1996
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1994
MovieIkaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko
1994
as Wife of Gaspar
MovieKoronang Itim
1994
as Minda Montero
MovieDalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
1993
as Gladys's mother
MovieP/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
1993
MovieMy Pretty Baby
1991
as Chara / Biata
MovieAng Utol Kong Hoodlum
1991
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1990
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1990
MovieLove at First Sight
1990
as Josefa
MovieSagot ng Puso
1990
MovieWorking Girls 2
1987
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1986
MovieHeartache City
1985
Sa Totoo Lang!
1985
as Amy
MovieGoat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
1985
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1985
as Bea Verbo
MovieMay Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
1984
as Ellen Rivas
MovieMay Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
1984
MovieHawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
1984
as Victoria
MovieA Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
1983
as Stella De Joya
MovieWild Beauty
1983
Macho-nurin
1983
MoviePalabra de Honor
1983
as Victoria
MovieAndres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)
1982
MovieKaribal Ko Ang Aking Ina
1982
MovieFive and the Skin
1982
MovieUhaw na Dagat
1981
Diyablo - sagrado
1980
MovieWild Animals
1980
as Amanda
MovieAndres de Saya
1980
as Matilde
MovieKung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
1980
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
1977
as Agueda
MovieSinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
1977
MovieAs We Were
1976
as Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron
MoviePutik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
1976
MovieAndalucia
1975
as Dolores
MovieDiligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
1975
MovieBalakyot
1975
MovieAn Affair in Tahiti
1975
MovieThe Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
1974
as Isabel
Reputasyon
as Marjette
