Gloria Diaz
Gloria Diaz | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Diaz as the 18th Miss Universe | |
| Born | Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz April 5, 1951 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)[citation needed] |
| Spouse | Gabriel "Bong" Daza III |
| Partner | Mike de Jesus[3] |
| Children | 3, including Isabelle Daza[2] |
| Relatives | Georgina Wilson (niece) |
| Beauty pageant titleholder | |
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| Years active | 1969–present |
| Hair color | Dark brown[citation needed] |
| Eye color | Brown[citation needed] |
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Maria Gloria Aspillera Diaz (Tagalog: [ˈɡloɾja ˈdɪas]; born April 5, 1951)[1] is a Filipino actress, model and beauty queen who won Miss Universe 1969, becoming the first Filipino to hold the Miss Universe title.[4]
Early life and family
[edit]Diaz is one of the twelve children of lawyer Jaime Diaz and model and socialite Teresa Aspillera. Her sister, Rio Díaz, was also an actress and beauty queen.[5][6][7][4]
Pageantry
[edit]Aged 18, while studying in college, Díaz entered and won Binibining Pilipinas 1969.[8]
Díaz then entered and won Miss Universe 1969, at Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. on July 19, 1969. In the final question round, her answer to the question regarding "men in the moon" charmed the audience and the judges. She was the 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.[9]
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
[edit]Beginnings
[edit]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.[10]
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 Identity after a brief stint in 100 Days to Heaven.
In 2011, she played a supporting role in her first TV5 project, Glamorosa, as Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera.
Recent works
[edit]From 2012 to 2018, Díaz has appeared in several ABS-CBN television dramas including Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo, May Isang Pangarap, Mirabella, Dream Dad and had roles in MMK and an appearance in Ipaglaban Mo. She returned to GMA again in 2018 to play an evil mother role on Pamilya Roces. She also appeared in the comedy films Sisterakas and Kung Fu Divas.[citation needed]
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), and Consuelo Cuevas, the mother of Lorenzo Cuevas (Joseph Marco). She also appeared as a fictional version of herself in the second season of the Netflix series Insatiable with Dallas Roberts and Debby Ryan.[11]
In 2020, Díaz returned to TV5 to play the role of Belinda "Tyang Bella" Vasquez on Oh My Dad!.
In 2022, Díaz returned to ABS-CBN to play the role of Helena "Helena Agcaoili-Wilson" on 2 Good 2 Be True. Via Kapamilya Channel And A2Z
In 2023, Díaz Herself / Guest judge In Drag Race Philippines on HBO Go And WOW Presents Plus
Personal life
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Diaz married businessman Gabriel Daza III in 1986, and had three children, including Isabelle Daza. They separated in 1995, and she has since been in a relationship with Michael Osmeña de Jesus, a Filipino banker.[12][13]
In 2010, the Cebu chapter of the Vice Mayors League declared Gloria Diaz persona non grata after her Miss Universe comments on Cebuano models.[14][15]
Through her sister, Diaz is an aunt of Georgina Wilson.[16]
Filmography
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (January 2024) |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa | Isabel |
| Amor | Amor | |
| 1975 | Ang Nobya Kong Sexy | |
| An Affair in Tahiti | ||
| Sa Pag-ikot ng Mundo | ||
| Balakyot | ||
| Sa Ibabaw ng Lahat | ||
| Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw Na Lupa | ||
| 1976 | Pugad ng Agila | |
| Brutus | ||
| Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik | ||
| Andalucia | Dolores | |
| Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? | Diding | |
| 1977 | Wanakosey | |
| Babae! | ||
| Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? | ||
| Namangka sa Dalawang Ilog | ||
| Bawal: For Men Only | ||
| Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman | ||
| 1978 | Ibalik Mo ang Araw sa Mundong Makasalanan | |
| 1979 | Ikaw ang Miss Universe Nang Buhay Ko | |
| 1980 | Andres de Saya | Matilde |
| Wild Animals | ||
| 1981 | Uhaw Na Dagat | Magda |
| 1982 | Five and the Skin | |
| Andres de Saya (Mabagsik Na Daw) | Matilde | |
| 1983 | Palabra de Honor | Victoria |
| Macho-nurin | ||
| Hayop sa Ganda | ||
| Nagalit ang Buwan sa Haba ng Gabi | Stella de Joya | |
| Karibal Ko ang Aking Ina | ||
| Minsan Isang Tag-init | ||
| 1984 | Hawakan Mo at Pigilan ang Kahapon | |
| May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo | Ellen Rivas | |
| May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga | Ellen Rivas | |
| 1985 | Lalakwe | Bea Vergo |
| Goat Buster sa Templo ni Dune | Jane | |
| Sa Totoo Lang! | Amy | |
| Momooo | ||
| Menudo at Pandesal | ||
| 1986 | Anomalya ni Andres de Saya Part III | Matilde |
| Mga Anghel ng Diyos | ||
| Ang Daigdig Ay Isang Butil Na Luha | ||
| 1987 | Working Girls 2 | Gabriela |
| 1988 | Sa Likod ng Kasalanan | |
| 1989 | My Pretty Baby | Chiara/Biata |
| 1990 | Sagot ng Puso | |
| Love at First Sight | ||
| Mga Birhen ng Ermita | ||
| Island of Desire | ||
| Trese | ||
| 1991 | My Pretty Baby | |
| Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum | Dexter | |
| 1992 | Miss Na Miss Kita (Utol Kong Hoodlum II) | Dexter |
| 1993 | Maj. Napoleon Velasco: Kumander Kalbo | |
| Abel Morado, Ikaw ang Maysala | ||
| Dalawa Laban sa Mundo: Ang Siga at ang Beauty | Gladys' mother | |
| 1994 | Alyas Boy Ama: Tirador | |
| 1996 | Dyesebel | Banak |
| 1997 | Reputasyon | |
| Kirot sa Puso | ||
| 1998 | Miguel/Michelle | Tinang |
| José Rizal | Teodora Alonzo | |
| 1999 | Dahil May Isang Ikaw | Nanay Ruby |
| 2000 | Bob, Verushka and the Pursuit of Happiness | Botanica Vendor |
| 2001 | Bakit 'Di Totohanin | Isabel |
| 2002 | Milagro's Calling | Milagro |
| Batang West Side | Lolita Fordham | |
| 2003 | Nympha | Nana Issa |
| Captain Barbell | Cielo's mom | |
| 2004 | So Happy Together | Daisy |
| 2005 | Nasaan Ka Man | Lilia |
| 2006 | Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo | Charito |
| 2007 | Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo | Charito |
| 2008 | Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat | Pres. Hillary Dafalong |
| 2012 | The Mommy Returns | Mabel |
| Sisterakas | Maria Laurel | |
| 2013 | Kung Fu Divas | Charlotte's adoptive mother |
| 2017 | Si Chedeng at si Apple | |
| 2019 | Unbreakable | Helen Saavedra |
| 2023 | Mallari | Doña Facunda Mallari |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Miss Universe 1969 | Herself / Contestant / Winner |
| 1970 | Miss Universe 1970 | Herself / Reigning Miss Universe |
| 1974 | Miss Universe 1974 | Herself |
| 1991 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Punyal | |
| 1995 | Kapag May Katwiran... Ipaglaban Mo!: "Ang Kay Pedro'y kay Pedro" | |
| 1996–2002 | Anna Karenina | |
| 1998–2003 | Kool Ka Lang | Nadia |
| 2002–2003 | Kung Mawawala Ka | Czarina Montemayor |
| 2004 | Sarah the Teen Princess | Wendy |
| Star Circle National Teen Quest | Judge | |
| 2007 | Sana Maulit Muli | Monica Johnson |
| 2009–2010 | Nagsimula sa Puso | Pinky Ortega |
| 2010 | Diva | Paula Fernandez |
| 2010–2011 | Beauty Queen | Madame Yuri Sandoval |
| 2011 | 100 Days to Heaven | Dolores Bustamante |
| Mistaken Identity | Queen Mercedes | |
| 2011–2012 | Glamorosa | Claudia Montesilva-Herrera |
| 2012 | Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo | Elvie Raymundo |
| 2013 | May Isang Pangarap | Olivia Rodriguez |
| 2014 | Mirabella | Lucia Magnolia Flores |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Seashells | Adora | |
| 2014–2015 | Dream Dad | Nenita Viray-Javier |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Salamin | Helen Vela |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya: Sumbrero | Mommy | |
| 2018 | Ipaglaban Mo: Daya | Juanita |
| Dear Uge: Mommy Pasaway | Remedios | |
| Magpakailanman: The Ups and Downs of Snooky Serna | Mila Ocampo | |
| Pamilya Roces | Natalia Austria-Roces | |
| 2019 | Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Los Bastardos | Soledad de Jesus-Cardinal / Consuelo Cuevas |
| Insatiable (season 2)[11] | Gloria Reyes | |
| 2020 | Beauty Queens | Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra |
| 2020–2021 | Oh My Dad! | Belinda "Tyang Bella" Vasquez |
| 2022 | 2 Good 2 Be True | Helena Agcaoili-Wilson |
| 2023 | Drag Race Philippines | Herself / Guest judge |
| 2025 | Walang Matigas na Pulis sa Matinik na Misis | Nadia Hernando |
| Beauty Empire |
Awards and nominations
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (October 2024) |
| Year | Film/TV Show | Category | Organization | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa | Best Actress | FAMAS Awards | Nominated |
| 1998 | Jose Rizal | Best Supporting Actress | Metro Manila Film Festival | Won |
| 1999 | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Awards | Nominated | |
| Miguel/Michelle | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| 2002 | Batang West Side | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Awards | Won |
| 2006 | Nasaan Ka Man | Nominated | ||
| FAMAS Awards | Won | |||
| Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role | Young Critics Circle | Nominated | ||
| Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | PMPC Star Awards for Movie | Won | ||
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) | Golden Screen Awards for Movies | Nominated | ||
| 2007 | Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo | Best Supporting Actress | Gawad Urian Awards | Nominated |
| 2008 | Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo | Movie Supporting Actress of the Year | PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Nominated |
| 2010 | Sagrada Familia | Won | ||
| Best Actress for a Supporting Role | FAMAS Awards | Won | ||
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Drama, Musical or Comedy) | Golden Screen Awards for Movies | Nominated | ||
| 2024 | Mallari | Best Supporting Actress | FAMAS Awards | Won |
Controversy
[edit]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."[17]
Her remark sparked outrage amongst many Cebuanos, who felt that Díaz insulted their English proficiency by championing the controversial issue of Tagalog imperialist culture in the Philippines. Cebuano politicians such as Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Congresswoman Rachel del Mar called on her to apologise.[18] In response to the controversy, Díaz declared there was 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[18]
On September 1, 2010, the Vice Mayors' League of the Philippines-Cebu passed a resolution declaring Díaz a persona non grata within Cebu City.[19]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899–1984 Image Philippines, Manila, Civil Registration, 1899–1984; ark:/61903/3:1:939F-VT9T-Z3 — FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch. Retrieved December 30, 2015.
- ^ "WATCH: Gloria Diaz gets candid with daughters Ava and Isabelle". May 15, 2018.
- ^ "Gloria Diaz proud of 21-year relationship with her partner".
- ^ a b "Filipina Hero, Gloria Diaz: Philippine's First Ever Miss Universe". PhilippineOne. December 23, 2017. Archived from the original on July 1, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
- ^ "Gloria Diaz spends Holidays in Manila for a change". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on July 15, 2009. Retrieved March 21, 2010.
- ^ "Gloria Diaz spends Holidays in Manila for a change". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
- ^ "LOOK: Gloria Diaz makes grand entrance in Netflix's 'Insatiable'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 6, 2019.
- ^ "Gloria Diaz — 50 years since conquering the Universe". The Manila Times. November 3, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "This is the transcription of the Technical Air-to-Ground Voice Transmission (GOSS NET 1) from the Apollo 11 mission".
- ^ Internet Movie Data Base for Nasaan Ka Man.
- ^ a b "Did you know? Gloria Diaz will appear on Netflix show 'Insatiable'". ABS-CBN News. May 3, 2019. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
- ^ "New DBP chief". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "Gloria Diaz proud of 21-year relationship with her partner". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
- ^ "Seares: 'In pink of health, persona non grata'". Sunstar. June 28, 2017. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Cebu vice mayor's group declares Gloria Diaz 'persona non grata' - Filipino Journal". September 20, 2010. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ Dy, Adrienne (February 22, 2012). "Gorgeous George: Gutsy, glib, and glamorous, model and host Georgina Wilson is a force to reckon with". Lifestyle.Inq.
- ^ Lao, Garry B. (August 27, 2010). "Gloria Diaz "slur" angers Cebuanos". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on September 7, 2012. Retrieved June 25, 2012.
- ^ a b De Los Angeles, Edison (September 1, 2010). "Apologize to Cebuanos, Diaz told". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Inquirer Global Nation. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
- ^ "Gloria Diaz now 'persona non grata' in Cebu: report". ABS-CBN News. September 1, 2010. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
External links
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Media related to Gloria Diaz at Wikimedia Commons- Gloria Diaz at IMDb
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