Gloria Diaz

Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz (born March 10, 1951),[1] professionally known as Gloria Diaz, is a Filipino multi-awarded actress of film and television, model, and beauty queen who rose to fame after being crowned Miss Universe 1969, becoming the first Filipina to hold the Miss Universe title.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Aspillera and the surname or paternal family name is Diaz.

Gloria Diaz
Diaz in 2017
Born
Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz

(1951-03-10) 10 March 1951
Manila, Philippines[1]
OccupationActress, model
Years active1969 – Present
Home townAringay, La Union
Baclaran, Parañaque City
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Title
Spouse(s)
Gabriel Daza
​
(
m. 1986; div. 1995)
Partner(s)Mike de Jesus[2]
Children3[3]
Beauty pageant titleholder
Hair colorDark Brown
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)

Early life and family

Often cited as being part of the Díaz clan,[4][5][6] she is one of twelve children (ten girls and two boys). Her sister, Rio Díaz, was also an actress and beauty titlist.[7]

Pageantry
Commemorative stamp featuring Filipino winners of the Miss Universe pageant including Diaz herself (left).

While studying in college, Díaz was scouted by a pageant aficionado and was convinced to join the sixth edition of Binibining Pilipinas. Her looks and, more importantly, her wit captivated the audience and she was crowned Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1969 at 18 years old.

Díaz was then sent to Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. to compete in Miss Universe 1969. Arriving at the pageant as an early favorite, Díaz did not disappoint and sailed throughout all the pageant's events that led up to the finals at the Miami Beach Auditorium. Making it to the Top 5, she participated in the final question round and her answer to the question regarding "men in the moon" charmed the audience and the judges. She was crowned as Miss Universe in July 19, 1969 and became the very first Filipina to win the Miss Universe crown. News of her victory (and her measurements) were communicated to the Apollo 11 crew members during their space mission.[8]

During her reign, Díaz travelled through several countries to promote the advocacies supported by the Miss Universe Organization as well as appeared in many public and television events in the United States.

Acting career

Beginnings

For several decades now, Díaz has been considered a brilliant actress within the world of Philippine cinema and television.

Shortly after her reign as Miss Universe ended, she pursued an acting career in the Philippines, and in 1975, she was cast in her breakthrough performance as Isabel in the critically acclaimed Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa. Her performance in the film was met with praise by film critics and was considered one of the most promising breakthroughs of any actress in Philippine cinema. Later that year, she was nominated for a FAMAS Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role.

Díaz continued acting in film for many years before trying out starring in television. It was in 1996 when she first appeared in the drama series Anna Karenina. She garnered popularity after appearing in the sitcom Kool Ka Lang on GMA Network in 1998. That same year, she appeared in the biopic film Jose Rizal where she played Rizal's mother Dona Teodora Alonso. Her portrayal of Rizal's mother won a Best Supporting Actress award at the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival.

In 2006, Díaz was cast in the psychological thriller Nasaan Ka Man alongside award-winning actress Hilda Koronel, Claudine Barretto, Diether Ocampo and Jericho Rosales. For her role as Lilia, a woman trying to suppress her distraught as she tries to keep her family together, Díaz was once again nominated and eventually awarded as FAMAS Best Supporting Actress.[9]

In 2009, she once again won a FAMAS Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the highly acclaimed film Sagrada Familia.

In 2010, she starred in two GMA projects, Beauty Queen and Diva. She returned to GMA for Mistaken after a brief stint in 100 Days to Heaven.

In 2011, she played a supporting stint in her first TV5 project, Glamorosa, as Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera.

Recent works

From 2012-2018, Díaz has appeared in several ABS-CBN television dramas including Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo, May Isang Pangarap, Mirabella, Dream Dad and roles in MMK and appearance in Ipaglaban Mo . She returned to GMA again in 2018 to play an evil mother role in Pamilya Roces. She also participated in the blockbuster comedy films Sisterakas and Kung Fu Divas.

In 2019, Díaz returned to ABS-CBN and was recently cast in the afternoon drama series Los Bastardos where she portrayed the role of Soledad Cardinal, the long-lost wife of Don Roman Cardinal (Ronaldo Valdez). Later on, she will make a special guest appearance in the second season of the American Netflix series Insatiable with Dallas Roberts and Debby Ryan.[10]

Personal life

Díaz obtained her high school diploma from the basic education department of St. Scholastica's College Manila. She is separated from businessman Gabriel "Bong" Daza III, with whom she has two daughters, Isabelle and Ava, and one son, Raphael.

In 2010, the Cebu chapter of the Vice Mayors League declared Gloria Diaz persona non grata.[11][12][13]

Filmography

Television
YearTitleRoleNetwork
2020 Beauty Queens Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra iWant
2019Insatiable (season 2)[10]Gloria ReyesNetflix
Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los BastardosSoledad de Jesus-Cardinal / Consuelo CuevasABS-CBN
2018Pamilya RocesNatalia Austria-RocesGMA Network
Magpakailanman: The Ups and Downs of Snooky SernaMila Ocampo
Dear Uge: Mommy PasawayRemedios
Ipaglaban Mo: DayaJuanitaABS-CBN
2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: SumbreroMommy
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SalaminHelen Vela
2014Dream DadNenita Viray-Javier
Maalaala Mo Kaya: SeashellsAdora
MirabellaLucia Magnolia Flores
2013May Isang PangarapOlivia Rodriguez
2012Kung Ako'y Iiwan MoElvie Raymundo
GlamorosaClaudia Montesilva-HerreraTV5
2011Mistaken IdentityQueen MercedesGMA Network
100 Days To HeavenDolores BustamanteABS-CBN
2010Beauty QueenMadame Yuri SandovalGMA Network
DivaPaula Fernandez
2009Nagsimula sa PusoPinky OrtegaABS-CBN
2007Sana Maulit MuliMonica Johnson
2004Star Circle National Teen QuestJudge
Sarah the Teen Princess
2001Kung Mawawala KaCzarina MontemayorGMA Network
Kool Ka LangNadia
1996Anna Karenina
1974Miss Universe 1974Herself
1970Miss Universe 1970Herself/Reigning Miss Universe
1969Miss Universe 1969Herself/Contestant/Winner

Movies
YearTitleRoleCompany
2019 Unbreakable Star Cinema
2013Kung Fu DivasCharlotte's Adopted MotherStar Cinema
Reality Entertainment
2012SisterakasMaria LaurelStar Cinema
Viva Films
The Mommy ReturnsMabelRegal Films
2008Ang Tanging Ina N'yong LahatPres. Hillary DafalongStar Cinema
2007Sakal, Sakali, SakloloCharito
2006Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
2005Nasaan Ka ManLilia
2004So Happy TogetherDaisyRegal Films
2003NymphaNana Issa
2002Batang WestsideHinabing Pangarap
Jimon Productions
Milagro's CallingMilagroChardonnay Films
2001Bakit 'Di TotohaninIsabelStar Cinema
2000Bob, Verushka and the Pursuit of HappinessBotanica VendorAngelina Productions
1999Dahil May Isang IkawNanay RubyViva Films
1998Jose RizalTeodora AlonzoGMA Films
Miguel/MichelleTinangForefront Films
1997Kirot sa Puso
Reputasyon
1996DyesebelBanakViva Films
1990Trese
Love at First Sight
Island of DesireRegal Films
Sagot ng PusoSeiko Films
1989My Pretty BabyChiara/BiataRegal Films
1988Sa Likod ng Kasalanan
1987Working Girls 2Viva Films
1986Ang Daigdig ay Isang Butil na Luha
Anomalya ni Andres de SayaMatildeGolden Lions Films
Bukang Liwayway
1985Menudo't PandesalEssex Films
Sa Totoo Lang!AmyViva Films
LalakweBea VergoEssex Films
1984GoatbusterLea Productions
RVQ Productions
Moomoo
May Daga sa Labas ng LunggaEllen RivasEssex Films
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
1982Andres de Saya Mabagsik na DawMatildeGolden Lions Films
Bukang Liwayway
Cinq et la PeauBancom Audiovision
G.P.F.I.
Les Films de l'Alma
Forum Distribution
1981Palabra de HonorVictoriaViva Films
Uhaw na DagatMagdaBancom Audiovision
1979Andres de SayaMatildeGolden Lions Films
Bukang Liwayway
Ikaw ang Miss Universe Nang Buhay Ko
1977Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?Hemisphere Pictures
1976Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo NgayonDiding
1975AndaluciaDoloresLEA Productions
Sa Pag-ikot ng MundoRoma Films
Ang Nobya Kong SexyLea Productions
1974Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng LupaIsabelGemini Films

Nominations and awards
YearFilm/TV ShowCategoryOrganizationResults
2010Sagrada FamiliaBest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy)Golden Screen Awards for MoviesNominated
Best Actress for a Supporting RoleFAMAS AwardsWon
Movie Supporting Actress of the YearPMPC Star Awards for MoviesWon
2008Sakal, Sakali, SakloloNominated
2007Kasal, Kasali, KasaloBest Supporting ActressGawad Urian AwardsNominated
2006Nasaan Ka ManBest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy)Golden Screen Awards for MoviesNominated
Movie Supporting Actress of the YearPMPC Star Awards for MovieWon
Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting RoleYoung Critics CircleNominated
Best Supporting ActressFAMAS AwardsWon
Gawad Urian AwardsNominated
2002Batang West SideWon
1999Miguel/MichelleBest ActressFAMAS AwardsNominated
Jose RizalBest Supporting ActressNominated
1998Best Supporting ActressMetro Manila Film FestivalWon
1975Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng LupaBest ActressFAMAS AwardsNominated

Controversy

In a TV Patrol interview shortly after the Miss Universe 2010 pageant on August 23, Díaz commented on Binibining Pilipinas contestant Venus Raj becoming 4th runner-up. She suggested in the interview that perhaps Raj and other Filipinas would benefit from answering pageant questions via the use of an interpreter rather than in English. Díaz further said that: "Because when you think about a Cebuana can hardly speak English and of course Tagalog. Maybe she should answer in Bisaya."[14] Her remark sparked outrage amongst many Cebuanos, who felt that Díaz insulted their English proficiency. Cebuano politicians such as Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Congresswoman Rachel del Mar called on her to apologise.[15] In response to the controversy, Díaz saw no need to apologize and instead clarified her remarks:

Let me clarify it once and for all. People should have the right to say or to answer (questions) in whatever language they want to say it in. If they're Cebuanos, they can say it in Cebuano. I did not say that they did not speak English. If you're Ilocano, say it in Ilocano. But if you're Ilocano who speaks good English, say it in English. If you're Cebuano who can speak Spanish, if you're comfortable with Spanish, say it in Spanish. That's what I said and that's what I meant.

— Gloria Díaz, De Los Angeles, Edison (1 September 2010). "Apologize to Cebuanos, Diaz told". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Global Nation. Retrieved 6 September 2010.

On 1 September 2010, the Vice Mayors' League of the Philippines-Cebu passed a resolution declaring Díaz a persona non grata within Cebu City.[16]

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See also

References
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  2. https://www.pep.ph/news/local/71929/gloria-diaz-proud-of-21-year-relationship-with-her-partner
  3. https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/202584-gloria-diaz-isabelle-ava-daza-video
  4. "Gloria Diaz spends Holidays in Manila for a change". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  5. "LOOK: Gloria Diaz makes grand entrance in Netflix's 'Insatiable'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  6. "Filipina Hero, Gloria Diaz: Philippine's First Ever Miss Universe". PhilippineOne. 23 December 2017. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  7. "Gloria Diaz spends Holidays in Manila for a change". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on 15 July 2009. Retrieved 21 March 2010.
  8. This is the transcription of the Technical Air-to-Ground Voice Transmission (GOSS NET 1) from the Apollo 11 mission.
  9. Internet Movie Data Base for Nasaan Ka Man.
  10. "Did you know? Gloria Diaz will appear on Netflix show 'Insatiable'". ABS-CBN News. 3 May 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2019.
  11. https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/150213
  12. https://filipinojournal.com/cebu-vice-mayors-group-declares-gloria-diaz-persona-non-grata/
  13. https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/09/01/10/gloria-diaz-now%C2%A0persona-non-grata-cebu-report
  14. Lao, Garry B. (27 August 2010). "Gloria Diaz "slur" angers Cebuanos". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on 7 September 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  15. De Los Angeles, Edison (1 September 2010). "Apologize to Cebuanos, Diaz told". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Global Nation. Retrieved 6 September 2010.
  16. "Gloria Diaz now 'persona non grata' in Cebu: report". ABS-CBN News. 1 September 2010. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Martha Vasconcellos		 Miss Universe
1969		 Succeeded by
Marisol Malaret
Preceded by
Charina Zaragoza		 Binibining Pilipinas
Universe
1969		 Succeeded by
Simonette Delos Reyes
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