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.
Acted in 74
2020s
- 2025
Beauty Empire
Clara · 44 episodes
- 2024
Granny Prostitutes
Movie
- 2023
Mallari
Doña Facunda
- 2022
2 Good 2 Be True
Helena Agcaoili · 130 episodes
- 2021
- 2020
Beauty Queens
Dahlia / Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra · 6 episodes
2010s
- 2019
Unbreakable
Helen
- 2018
Pamilya Roces
Natalia Roces · 50 episodes
- 2017
Chedeng & Apple
Chedeng
- 2014
Dream Dad
Nenita Viray-Javier · 102 episodes
Mirabella
Lucia Magnolia Flores · 73 episodes
- 2013
Kung Fu Divas
Movie
Lihis
Movie
May Isang Pangarap
Olivia Rodriguez · 83 episodes
Ganito Kami Muli
Movie
- 2012
Sisterakas
Old Maria
The Mommy Returns
Mabel
- 2011
Glamorosa
Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera · 70 episodes
- 2010
Diva
Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez · 107 episodes
2000s
- 2009
Nagsimula sa Puso
Pinky Ortega · 75 episodes
- 2008
Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat
President Hillary
- 2007
Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo
Charito
Sana Maulit Muli
Monica Johnson · 73 episodes
- 2006
Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Charito
- 2005
Wherever You Are
Lilia
- 2004
So... Happy Together
Daisy
- 2003
Captain Barbell
Cielo's Mom
Nympha
Nana Issa
- 2002
- 2001
Batang West Side
Lolita Fordham
Bakit 'Di Totohanin
Isabel
1990s
- 1999
Dahil May Isang Ikaw
Ruby
- 1998
José Rizal
Teodora Alonso
Kool Ka Lang
Nadya · 46 episodes
Miguel/Michelle
Tinang
- 1996
Dyesebel
Movie
- 1994
Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko
Wife of Gaspar
Koronang Itim
Minda Montero
- 1993
Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty
Gladys's mother
P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo
Movie
- 1991
My Pretty Baby
Chara / Biata
Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum
Movie
- 1990
Love at First Sight
Josefa
Sagot ng Puso
Movie
1980s
- 1987
Working Girls 2
Movie
- 1986
Mga Anghel Ng Diyos
Movie
- 1985
Heartache City
Movie
Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune
Movie
- 1984
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga
Ellen Rivas
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
Movie
Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon
Victoria
- 1983
A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night
Stella De Joya
Wild Beauty
Movie
Palabra de Honor
Victoria
- 1982
Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!)
Movie
Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina
Movie
Five and the Skin
Movie
- 1981
Uhaw na Dagat
Movie
- 1980
Wild Animals
Amanda
Andres de Saya
Matilde
Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala
Movie
1970s
- 1977
Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?
Movie
- 1976
As We Were
Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron
Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik
Movie
- 1975
Andalucia
Dolores
Diligin mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
Movie
Balakyot
Movie
An Affair in Tahiti
Movie
- 1974
The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth
Isabel
Appearances3
2020s
- 2026
Come Dine with Me: Celebrity Philippines
Herself · 4 episodes
- 2022
