Gloria Diaz
Date of birth: 1951-03-10
Place of birth: Aringay, La Union, Philippines
Known for: Acting
Also known as:
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.
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Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)
1982-09-30
A henpecked husband rejoiced his freedom and changed his image after his wife decided to leave home.
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
1984-02-09
After a doctor's wife died, a former patient charged him of parricide. Is he guilty or is the patien
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
1980-04-11
A 1980 Filipino action film from Carlo J. Caparas
My Pretty Baby
1991-01-25
A woman gets sold by her mother to predatory men.
An Affair in Tahiti
1975-03-29
A 1975 Filipino romantic drama starring Gloria Diaz and Vic Vargas.
Macho-nurin
1983-03-10
A village lothario and toughie is a meek lamb to his pampered wife.
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
1993-11-04
God's Land
2011-10-28
About a religious group from Taiwan who travel to Texas to find Jesus on TV and the end of the world
Lihis
2013-09-11
The film splits itself between two timelines. In 2006, Ada is basing her thesis on a massacre that o
As We Were
1976-12-24
Set at the turn of the 20th century during the Filipino revolution against the Spaniards and, later,
Batang West Side
2001-04-05
When a Filipino teen is found fatally shot on the streets of New Jersey, the investigation into his
Kung Fu Divas
2013-10-03
Charlotte is from a family of beauty queens, but she has yet to win a title of her own. Her final ch
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
1999-06-01
Two opposing characters. Two contrasting background. One love story written in the stars. When Andr
Mallari
2023-12-25
As Father Severino Mallari, a 19th century priest during the Spanish occupation, descends into madne
Sagot ng Puso
1990-01-25
A desperately poor young man is forced to avenge himself against the abusive rich and powerful who h
The Mommy Returns
2012-05-09
The Mommy Returns tells the story of a mother, Ruby, who dies right on the day of her 25th wedding a
Heartache City
1985-05-15
Five young women trek to the city in the quest of better lives but end up instead with broken hearts
Andres de Saya
1980-08-01
A 1980 Filipino comedy film about a henpecked husband starring Vic Vargas and Gloria Diaz.
Miguel/Michelle
1998-05-26
Young Miguel leaves the Philippines for the U.S, where he hopes to marry a nice girl. The person who
Balakyot
1975-05-31
A story about a criminal, a police officer, and a group of survivors of a plane crash on an island t
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
1991-01-01
Behind his bad boy image, Ben (Robin Padilla) has a big heart. The modern day Robinhood collects gr
Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha
1986-09-25
The World Is a Drop of Tear
A Tired, Angry Moon On a Restless Night
1983-08-03
A story of married couples but leaves their own spouses for their relationship.
José Rizal
1998-12-25
Accused of treason, Dr. Jose P. Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial government-appointed
Nasaan ka Man
2005-05-11
Two sisters Lilia and Trining decide to adopt and raise three children: Joven, Ito and Pilar. Now ad
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
2008-12-25
With the one, big, happy family that she has, any woman would admire Ina Montecillo as the embodimen
Sisterakas
2012-12-25
Bernardo hires his half-sister Bernadette as an assistant and she has no idea who he really is. Bern
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
2006-12-25
Jed is on the brink of leaving the Philippines to join his family in America when a run-in with the
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
2007-12-24
Newlywed Jed and Angie this time, they have to take care of their son Raffa with parents who are all
Andalucia
1975-11-26
The movie tells of Eliseo, a former policeman and a monk, who seeks refuge in a monastery in a seclu
So... Happy Together
2004-12-25
Talkative Lianne and colorful gay Osmond become fast friends when they meet at the first Gay Pride P
Nympha
2003-04-05
A re-imagination of the Celso Ad Castillo classic, "Nympha" tells the story of an orphan woman named
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
1993-02-24
Palabra de Honor
1983-02-10
In a city where there is deception, crime and betrayal, it is a man who still keeps his word of hono
Bakit 'Di Totohanin
2001-08-29
Martin convinces Andres’ mother to bet his boxing gym. Andres’ drunkard mother loses the bet and sur
Sa Totoo Lang!
1985-03-21
A view on the lives of four woman, married, widowed, mistress and "missed."
Island of Desire
1990-10-04
An underaged couple falls in love with each other despite their parents' disagreement. They run off
Mga Birhen ng Ermita
1990-03-22
A "film expose" from director Boots Plata
Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa
1974-10-26
One stormy night, in a sea side village, a childless couple finds a mysterious beautiful woman in th
Lalakwe
1985-01-11
Teenager Anna falls in love with and gives her womanhood to the middle-aged womanizer Eric who promi
Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
1975-09-21
A 1975 action film directed by Augusto Buenaventura. It is distinguished for being the movie to win
Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman
1977-12-24
Babae...Ngayon at Kailanman is a film adaptation of three Filipino short story masterpieces: Nick J
Koronang Itim
1994-04-28
Adana De Guia is a famous actress whose career is beginning to slip down the limelight while Eva Cri
Wild Beauty
1983-07-15
One night with a total stranger. And fate brought them together once again. That's where their whirl
Wild Animals
1980-08-15
Triangulation.
Diyablo - sagrado
1980-12-18
Filipino horror movie from 1980.
Sagrada Familia
2009-12-23
A mother works abroad to fulfill the dreams of her family, but when she returns, she finds that her
Ikaw Ang Miss Universe Ng Buhay Ko
1994-05-06
A man and his gang must rescue beauty queens in trouble.
Dyesebel
1996-01-04
After years of hiding from a cruel, suspicious society on the land, a mermaid, Dyesebel returns and
Chedeng & Apple
2017-11-13
In the wake of her husband's death, Chedeng, 66, decides to come out of the closet. Her best friend
Working Girls 2
1987-07-22
In this sequel, which assumes a more political bent, are blue-collar workers, salesladies, and commo
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina
1982-07-11
A daughter is shocked to discover that the man she married used to be her mother's lover.
Five and the Skin
1982-06-02
Ivan, a writer living in Manila, walks through the city in search of his past.
Unbreakable
2019-11-27
Mariel and Deena were strangers until they became the best of friends because of the similarities in
Ganito Kami Muli
2013-01-01
A documentary produced by Cinema One that sees through fully restored film in the eyes of young film
Captain Barbell
2003-12-25
Captain Barbell has the human form of Enteng. One day Enteng received a mysterious barbell given by
Love at First Sight
1990-03-08
Roselle, Vera, and Gemma are three childhood friends living different lives in search of love and re
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
1984-10-19
This time, its Lauro's turn to doubt his wife fidelity. He chooses to stay in the house to keep an e
Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas
1994-10-19
After the death of his partner, Tikoy, a seasoned police officer armed with years of experience was
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
1985-03-14
On a mission to eradicate crime, Baldo the “Goatbuster” disguised himself as his brother Bogard, ahe
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
1984-05-04
Lauro (Eddie Garcia) is a married man who just loves women. His wife Elena (Gloria Diaz), a beautifu
Mommy Issues
2021-05-07
“Mommy Issues” revolves around Ella (Pokwang), a hardworking single mother who has devoted her life
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
1976-07-30
Can't find any source for its premise. Huhu.
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
1977-07-14
IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR SPOUSE OF BEING UNFAITHFUL A STORY AS NEW AS TODAY AND AS OLD AS TRUTH--YET NEVE
Granny Prostitutes
2024-04-20
This is a dramedy that tackles the friendship of five ageing prostitutes who live together in an old
Untold
2025-04-30
Vivian Vera is a multi-awarded journalist with a dark past. She sensationalized some of her breaking
Uhaw na Dagat
1981-02-20
Sisters live in a remote island when a group of sideshow performers washes ashore.
Rekonek
2025-12-25
A multi-story film that centers on six different Filipino families during a Christmas Eve when the i
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