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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 indi... more

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.

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Wherever You Are
(2005)
Drama, Romance, Thriller
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.
Runtime:
107 min
Director:
Cholo Laurel
Cast:
Claudine Barretto, Jericho Rosales, Diether Ocampo, Hilda Koronel, Gloria Diaz
7.7
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As We Were
(1976)
Drama, Romance, War
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.
Runtime:
125 min
Director:
Eddie Romero
Cast:
Christopher de Leon, Gloria Diaz, Dranreb Belleza, Leopoldo Salcedo, Rosemarie Gil
7.6
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So... Happy Together
(2004)
Comedy, Drama
Talkative Lianne and colorful gay Osmond become fast friends when they meet at the first Gay Pride Parade in Malate in the early 80's. For the next thirty-plus years of their lives, they'll do everything together, whether it's eating, shopping, discussing life and even looking for the perfect man! So inseparable are their pair that eve...
Runtime:
90 min
Director:
Joel Lamangan
Cast:
Kris Aquino, Eric Quizon, Tonton Gutierrez, Gloria Diaz, Cogie Domingo
6.4
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God's Land
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God's Land
(2011)
Comedy, Drama
About a religious group from Taiwan who travel to Texas to find Jesus on TV and the end of the world.
Runtime:
164 min
7.0
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Dahil May Isang Ikaw
(1999)
Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance
Two opposing characters. Two contrasting background. One love story written in the stars. When Andrew's car collides with Anya's truck, his relatively peaceful life is destined to change forever. For Anya is not like any other girl. Downright frank and opinionated, Anya knows when not to give up. Despite their initial antagonism, An...
Runtime:
117 min
Cast:
Regine Velasquez, Aga Muhlach, Gloria Romero, Gloria Diaz, Kim de los Santos
6.7
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Kung Fu Divas
(2013)
Action, Comedy
Charlotte is from a family of beauty queens, but she has yet to win a title of her own. Her final chance is the Hiyas ng Dalampasigan Pageant, and her mother has taken steps to make sure that she wins. But her chances are dashed when the mysterious Samantha suddenly joins the contest. The two become bitter enemies following the contest...
Runtime:
115 min
5.9
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The Mommy Returns
(2012)
Comedy, Drama
The Mommy Returns tells the story of a mother, Ruby (Pokwang), who dies right on the day of her 25th wedding anniversary with husband, William (Gabby Concepcion). With her untimely death, she leaves behind her three children Amethyst (Kiray Celis), Topaz (Gerald Pesigan), and Sapphire (Jillian Ward). Ruby is also temporarily trapped i...
Runtime:
97 min
Director:
Joel Lamangan
Cast:
Gabby Concepcion, Ruffa Gutierrez, Pokwang, Jillian Ward, Gloria Diaz
6.1
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Lihis
(2013)
Drama
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 ...
Runtime:
100 min
8.3
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Lalakwe
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Lalakwe
(1985)
Drama
Teenager Anna falls in love with and gives her womanhood to the middle-aged womanizer Eric who promises her marriage. Upon her brother's insistence to meet the man, she realizes then that Eric is married and eventually commits suicide. Outraged, Martin (brother), who is a sex-change surgeon, abducted and performed an operation on Eric....
Director:
Danny L. Zialcita
Cast:
Ronaldo Valdez, Gloria Diaz, Rio Locsin, Tommy Abuel, Lyka Ugarte
6.9
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Andres de Saya
(1980)
Comedy
A 1980 Filipino comedy film about a henpecked husband starring Vic Vargas and Gloria Diaz.
Runtime:
120 min
7.3
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West Side Avenue
(2001)
Crime, Drama, Mystery
A Filipino teenager is shot to death on the sidewalk of New Jersey, USA. An investigation starts into his death. His family members and friends are interviewed. Along the way, we find out not only more about him but about the community of Filipinos in America in general, including the destructive effect of the drug "shabu" on its youth...
Runtime:
301 min
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A Tired, Angry Moon On a Restless Night
(1983)
Drama
A story of married couples but leaves their own spouses for their relationship.
Runtime:
122 min
Director:
Danny L. Zialcita
Cast:
Dindo Fernando, Gloria Diaz, Eddie Garcia, Laurice Guillen, Janice de Belen
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Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
(1975)
Action
A 1975 action film directed by Augusto Buenaventura. It is distinguished for being the movie to win the Best Picture award in the very first Metro Manila Film Festival.
Director:
Augusto Buenaventura
Cast:
Joseph Estrada, Gloria Diaz, Paquito Diaz, Vic Silayan, Tommy Abuel
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Chedeng and Apple
(2017)
Comedy, Drama
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.
Runtime:
87 min
Director:
Fatrick Tabada, Rae Red
Cast:
Gloria Diaz, Elizabeth Oropesa, Anthony Falcon, Anthony Falcon
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