Gloria Diaz

Acting

Gloria Diaz

Born 1951-04-05 · Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

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.

Acting credits

Chedeng & Apple poster
5.5

In the wake of her husband's death, Chedeng, 66, decides to come out of the closet. Her best friend Apple, 63, beheads her live-in partner in a fit of rage. Bound by friendship, the two elderly women, together with the severed head placed inside a Louis Vuitton bag, set off an adventure to find Chedeng's ex-girlfriend.

Chedeng & Apple

2017

Sisterakas poster
4.6

Bernardo hires his half-sister Bernadette as an assistant and she has no idea who he really is. Bernardo plans to make her life hell until a rival tries to lure Bernadette away and he has to fight to keep her.

Sisterakas

2012

Mallari poster
7.1

As Father Severino Mallari, a 19th century priest during the Spanish occupation, descends into madness, his life and work as a parish priest in Pampanga is recounted, where he reportedly murdered 57 people to aid his ailing mother.

Mallari

2023

Wild Animals poster
10.0

Triangulation.

Wild Animals

1980

Rekonek poster
NR

A multi-story film that centers on six different Filipino families during a Christmas Eve when the internet goes out worldwide, forcing them to reconnect with each other through more traditional means.

Rekonek

2025

No artwork available
5.0

Showbiz most people

Reputasyon

Dyesebel poster
7.0

After years of hiding from a cruel, suspicious society on the land, a mermaid, Dyesebel returns and falls in love with a man named Fredo. However, she becomes the target of Fredo's jealous ex girlfriend.

Dyesebel

1996

Lihis poster
5.0

The film splits itself between two timelines. In 2006, Ada is basing her thesis on a massacre that occurred twenty years prior in a village called Acacia. Her mother Cecilia was part of a fact-finding mission into a massacre, and Ada’s inquiries bring up her history as a member of the NPA. The other timeline traces the relationship of Ka Felix and Ka Jimmy, two rebels who fall in love, despite the movement’s laws against such a pairing.

Lihis

2013

José Rizal poster
8.8

Accused of treason, Dr. Jose P. Rizal awaits trial and meets with his colonial government-appointed counsel, Luis Taviel de Andrade. The two build the case and arguments for the defense as significant events in the central figure's life prior to his incarceration unfold. Upon hearing Rizal's life story, Taviel begins to realize that the accused not just is innocent but exhibits in fact all the qualities of an extraordinary man. When the mock trial unreels, Taviel is all set to act as the prime advocate for his client as Rizal himself is about to give an earth-moving speech to defend his honor and address his countrymen. Meanwhile, the Spanish authorities have worked out the vast political machinery to ensure a guilty verdict. A revolution waits in the wings.

José Rizal

1998

No artwork available
4.3

An underaged couple falls in love with each other despite their parents' disagreement. They run off to nowhere until they encounter heavy rainfall and storms. They get shipwrecked and are brought to a deserted island. At first, they are separated until they are finally brought to each other's arms.

Island of Desire

1990

Batang West Side poster
7.8

When a Filipino teen is found fatally shot on the streets of New Jersey, the investigation into his death reveals the struggles of the Filipino-American community, including the horrifying effects of methamphetamine on its youth.

Batang West Side

2001

Uhaw na Dagat poster
9.0

Sisters live in a remote island when a group of sideshow performers washes ashore.

Uhaw na Dagat

1981

Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? poster
NR

IF YOU SUSPECT YOUR SPOUSE OF BEING UNFAITHFUL A STORY AS NEW AS TODAY AND AS OLD AS TRUTH--YET NEVER TOLD BEFORE.

Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping?

1977

Wherever You Are poster
7.0

Two sisters Lilia and Trining decide to adopt and raise three children: Joven, Ito and Pilar. Now adults, adopted siblings Joven and Pilar end up falling in love with each other. Family drama ensues when more secrets are revealed and resistance is met.

Wherever You Are

2005

The Mommy Returns poster
2.7

The Mommy Returns tells the story of a mother, Ruby, who dies right on the day of her 25th wedding anniversary with husband, William. With her untimely death, she leaves behind her three children Amethyst, Topaz, and Sapphire. Ruby is also temporarily trapped in PURGA (short for Purgatory) with its guardian, and the pesky Manny, the chicken pet of San Pedro. When Catherine, a younger and prettier woman comes into the life of William, Ruby escapes from PURGA and returns to earth as a ghost to drive Catherine out of the family she left behind.

The Mommy Returns

2012

Mommy Issues poster
2.5

“Mommy Issues” revolves around Ella (Pokwang), a hardworking single mother who has devoted her life for her only daughter Katya (Sue). Her zealousness to protect her daughter leads to conflict but thanks to grandmother Fenny (Gloria Diaz), they blow over because of the quirky and fun ways she helps bridge the gap between her loved ones.

Mommy Issues

2021

As We Were poster
7.6

Set at the turn of the 20th century during the Filipino revolution against the Spaniards and, later, the American colonizers, it follows a naive peasant through his leap of faith to become a member of an imagined community.

As We Were

1976

Granny Prostitutes poster
NR

This is a dramedy that tackles the friendship of five ageing prostitutes who live together in an old house despite their ripe age, they continue being sex trade workers along the bridge that serves as a hang-out spot for customers who are oftentimes tagged as “outcasts”. the story unfolds from the viewpoint of dalena, the central character. by day, she works as an albularyo (traditional healer) outside church, but works as hooker by nighttime. they say she is possessed by mary magdalene. in the midst of their struggles, we get to see how the five friends tackle. life has never been any easy for them… but they live on for the better.

Granny Prostitutes

2024

Ganito Kami Muli poster
NR

A documentary produced by Cinema One that sees through fully restored film in the eyes of young filmmakers.

Ganito Kami Muli

2013

No artwork available
9.0

Filipino horror movie from 1980.

Diyablo - sagrado

1980

Nympha poster
4.3

A re-imagination of the Celso Ad Castillo classic, "Nympha" tells the story of an orphan woman named Nympha living in a backward province with a narrow minded aunt who is a religious fanatic.

Nympha

2003

Untold poster
5.4

Vivian Vera is a multi-awarded journalist with a dark past. She sensationalized some of her breaking news for her ambition. Her distortion of the truth ruined lives, and these lives have begun to haunt Vivian – they want her to join them... or else they will kill everyone around her who helped her in the lie.

Untold

2025

Andres de Saya poster
8.0

A 1980 Filipino comedy film about a henpecked husband starring Vic Vargas and Gloria Diaz.

Andres de Saya

1980

May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo poster
NR

Lauro (Eddie Garcia) is a married man who just loves women. His wife Elena (Gloria Diaz), a beautiful and strong-willed woman is dead set in keeping him from womanizing.

May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo

1984