Gloria Diaz

Gloria Diaz

Beauty pageant titleholder
Born	Gloria Aspillera Diaz^[Note 1] March 10, 1951 Manila, Philippines[1]
Hometown	Aringay, La Union, Philippines
Occupation	Actress, model
Years active	1969–present
Title(s)	Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1969 Miss Universe 1969
Major competition(s)	Binibining Pilipinas 1969 (Winner) Miss Universe 1969 (Winner) (10 Best in Swimsuit)

Gloria Aspillera Diaz^{[Note 1]} (born March 10, 1951)^[1] is a Filipino actress, TV host and beauty queen who is the first Filipina to win the Miss Universe crown in 1969 in Miami Beach, Florida.^[2]

Early life and family

Often cited as being part of the Díaz clan in newspapers, she is one of twelve children (10 girls and 2 boys). Her sister, Rio Díaz, was also an actress and beauty titlist.^[3]

Pageantry

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.^[4]

Acting career

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.^[5]

Personal life

Díaz studied at St. Scholastica's College Manila. She is separated from businessman Gabriel "Bong" Daza, with whom she has two daughters, Isabelle and Ava.

Controversy

In a TV Patrol interview shortly after the Miss Universe 2010 pageant on 23 August, 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."^[6]

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.^[7] 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 (2010-09-01). "Apologize to Cebuanos, Diaz told". Cebu Daily News. Inquirer Global Nation. Retrieved 2010-09-06.

On 1 September 2010, the Vice Mayors' League of the Philippines-Cebu passed a resolution declaring Díaz a persona non grata within Cebu City.^[8]

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2014	Dream Dad	Nenita Viray-Javier	ABS-CBN
	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Lola
	Mirabella	Lucia Magnolia Flores
2013	May Isang Pangarap	Olivia Rodriguez
2012	Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo	Elvie Raymundo
	Glamorosa	Claudia Montesilva-Herrera	TV5
2011	Mistaken Identity	Queen Mercedes	GMA Network
	100 Days To Heaven	Dolores Bustamante	ABS-CBN
2010	Beauty Queen	Madame Yuri Sandoval	GMA Network
	Diva	Paula Fernandez
2009	Nagsimula sa Puso	Pinky Ortega	ABS-CBN
2007	Sana Maulit Muli	Monica Johnson
2004	Star Circle National Teen Quest	Judge
2003	Sarah The Teen Princess
2001	Kung Mawawala Ka	Czarina Montemayor	GMA Network
	Kool Ka Lang	Nadia
1996	Anna Karenina

Movies

Year	Title	Role	Company
2013	Kung Fu Divas	Charlotte's Adopted Mother	Star Cinema Reality Entertainment
2012	Sisterakas	Maria Laurel	Star Cinema Viva Films
	The Mommy Returns	Mabel	Regal Films
2008	Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat	Pres. Hillary Dafalong	Star Cinema
2007	Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo	Charito
2006	Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
2005	Nasaan Ka Man	Lilia
2004	So Happy Together	Daisy	Regal Films
2003	Nympha	Nana Issa
2002	Batang Westside		Hinabing Pangarap Jimon Productions
	Milagro's Calling	Milagro	Chardonnay Films
2001	Bakit 'Di Totohanin	Isabel	Star Cinema
2000	Bob, Verushka and the Pursuit of Happiness	Botanica Vendor	Angelina Productions
1999	Dahil May Isang Ikaw	Nanay Ruby	Viva Films
1998	Jose Rizal	Teodora Alonzo	GMA Films
	Miguel/Michelle	Tinang	Forefront Films
1997	Kirot sa Puso
	Reputasyon
1996	Dyesebel	Banak	Viva Films
1990	Trese
	Love at First Sight
	Island of Desire		Regal Films
	Sagot ng Puso		Seiko Films
1989	My Pretty Baby	Chiara/Biata	Regal Films
1988	Sa Likod ng Kasalanan
1987	Working Girls 2		Viva Films
1986	Ang Daigdig ay Isang Butil na Luha
	Anomalya ni Andres de Saya	Matilde	Golden Lions Films Bukang Liwayway
1985	Menudo't Pandesal		Essex Films
	Sa Totoo Lang!	Amy	Viva Films
	Lalakwe	Bea Vergo	Essex Films
1984	Goatbuster		Lea Productions RVQ Productions
	Moomoo
	May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga	Ellen Rivas	Essex Films
	May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo
1982	Andres de Saya Mabagsik na Daw	Matilde	Golden Lions Films Bukang Liwayway
	Cinq et la Peau		Bancom Audiovision G.P.F.I. Les Films de l'Alma Forum Distribution
1981	Palabra de Honor	Victoria	Viva Films
	Uhaw na Dagat	Magda	Bancom Audiovision
1979	Andres de Saya	Matilde	Golden Lions Films Bukang Liwayway
	Ikaw ang Miss Universe Nang Buhay Ko
1977	Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?		Hemisphere Pictures
1976	Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon	Diding
1975	Sa Pag-ikot ng Mundo		Roma Films
	Ang Nobya Kong Sexy		Lea Productions
1974	Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa	Isabel	Gemini Films

Nominations and awards

Year	Film/TV Show	Category	Organization	Results
2010	Sagrada Familia	Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy)	Golden Screen Awards for Movies	Nominated
		Best Actress for a Supporting Role	FAMAS Awards	Won
		Movie Supporting Actress of the Year	PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Won
2008	Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo			Nominated
2007	Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo	Best Supporting Actress	Gawad Urian Awards	Nominated
2006	Nasaan Ka Man	Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy)	Golden Screen Awards for Movies	Nominated
		Movie Supporting Actress of the Year	PMPC Star Awards for Movie	Won
		Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role	Young Critics Circle	Nominated
		Best Supporting Actress	FAMAS Awards	Won
			Gawad Urian Awards	Nominated
2002	Batang West Side			Won
1999	Miguel/Michelle	Best Actress	FAMAS Awards	Nominated
	Jose Rizal	Best Supporting Actress		Nominated
1998		Best Supporting Actress	Metro Manila Film Festival	Won
1975	Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa	Best Actress	FAMAS Awards	Nominated

Notes

1. ¹ Some sources reported her given name as Gloria Maria, however Maria is not indicated on her birth certificate.

References

1. "Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1984 Image Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899-1984; ark:/61903/3:1:939F-VT9T-Z3 — FamilySearch.org". Retrieved December 30, 2015.
2. "Gloria Diaz - the first ever Miss Universe from Philippines". Angelopedia.com. Retrieved July 13, 2014.
3. Gloria Diaz spends Holidays in Manila for a change
4. The Gloria Diaz Story Archived April 30, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
5. Internet Movie Data Base for Nasaan Ka Man.
6. Lao, Garry B. (27 August 2010). "Gloria Diaz "slur" angers Cebuanos". PhilStar.com. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
7. De Los Angeles, Edison (2010-09-01). "Apologize to Cebuanos, Diaz told". Cebu Daily News. Inquirer Global Nation. Retrieved 2010-09-06.
8. "Gloria Diaz now 'persona non grata' in Cebu: report". ABSCBNNews.com. 1 September 2010. Retrieved 2 September 2010.

External links

• Gloria Diaz at the Internet Movie Database