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Gloria Diaz

Gloria Diaz

Actor · Born April 5, 1951 (75) · 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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 5, 1951 (75)
From
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Works as
Actor
Titles
10 on MovieCove · 87 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 21% in 30 days

What are Gloria Diaz's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 71st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 45th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 64th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
50%
Morality
20%
Society
10%
Survival
9%
Self
9%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeGuilt2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 2 · Dark 3

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 2 · Charged 3 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 4

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 3 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Shapeshifter: 2 of 6 analyzed roles.

Shapeshifter
2 of 6
Threshold guardian
2 of 6
Ally
1 of 6
Mentor
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Melancholic
5
Bittersweet
4
Hopeful
3
Dread
2
Other
7

How their films linger

Bittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Gloria Diaz's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 10 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Gloria Diaz's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

87 credits, 10 with a MovieCove page; 4 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Rekonek(2025)

    as Cory

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Beauty Empire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 44 episodes · as Clara

  • Untold(2025)

    as Monica Vera

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Granny Prostitutes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Mallari(2023)

    as Doña Facunda

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • 2 Good 2 Be True (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 130 episodes · as Helena Agcaoili

  • Mommy Issues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Fenny

  • Beauty Queens (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 6 episodes · as Dahlia / Dahlia Rodriguez-De Veyra

  • Unbreakable(2019)

    as Helen

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Los Bastardos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 247 episodes · as Doña Soledad de Jesus-Cardinal

  • Pamilya Roces (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 50 episodes · as Natalia Roces

  • Insatiable(2018)

    Show 2 episodes · as Gloria Reyes

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Chedeng & Apple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Chedeng

  • Dream Dad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 102 episodes · as Nenita Viray-Javier

  • Mirabella (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 73 episodes · as Lucia Magnolia Flores

  • Kung Fu Divas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Lihis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • May Isang Pangarap (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 83 episodes · as Olivia Rodriguez

  • Ganito Kami Muli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Sisterakas(2012)

    as Old Maria

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • The Mommy Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Mabel

  • Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 152 episodes · as Elvie Raymundo

  • Glamorosa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 70 episodes · as Dra. Claudia Montesilva-Herrera

  • God's Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Maria Ruiz

  • Beauty Queen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 80 episodes · as Yuri Sandoval

  • Diva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 107 episodes · as Paula Abdul-Ah Fernandez

  • Sagrada Familia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Nagsimula sa Puso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 75 episodes · as Pinky Ortega

  • Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as President Hillary

  • Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Charito

  • Sana Maulit Muli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 73 episodes · as Monica Johnson

  • Kasal, kasali, kasalo(2006)

    as Charito

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Wherever You Are(2005)

    as Lilia

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • So... Happy Together (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Daisy

  • Sarah, The Teen Princess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 168 episodes · Actor

  • Captain Barbell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Cielo's Mom

  • Nympha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Nana Issa

  • Kung Mawawala Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 298 episodes · as Czarina Montemayor

  • Batang West Side (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Lolita Fordham

  • Why Not Make It Real (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Isabel

  • Dahil May Isang Ikaw (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ruby

  • José Rizal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Teodora Alonso

  • Kool Ka Lang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 46 episodes · as Nadya

  • Miguel/Michelle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Tinang

  • Dyesebel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Marami Ka Pang Kakaining Bigas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Ikaw ang Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Wife of Gaspar

  • Koronang Itim (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Minda Montero

  • Dalawa Laban Sa Mundo: Ang Siga At Ang Beauty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Gladys's mother

  • P/Maj. Napoleon Velasco, Kumander Kalbo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • My Pretty Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Chara / Biata

  • Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Island of Desire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Mga Birhen ng Ermita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Love at First Sight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Josefa

  • Sagot ng Puso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Working Girls 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Ang Daigdig ay isang Butil na Luha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Heartache City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Sa Totoo Lang! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Amy

  • Goat Buster: Sa Templo ni Dune (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Lalakwe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Bea Verbo

  • May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Ellen Rivas

  • May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Hawakan Mo At Pigilan Ang Kahapon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Victoria

  • A Tired, Angry Moon on a Restless Night(1983)

    as Stella De Joya

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Wild Beauty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Macho-nurin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Palabra de Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Victoria

  • Andres De Saya (Mabagsik na Daw!) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Karibal Ko Ang Aking Ina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Five and the Skin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Uhaw na Dagat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Diyablo - sagrado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Wild Animals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Amanda

  • Andres de Saya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Matilde

  • Kung Tawagin Siya'y Bathala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Babae... Ngayon at Kailanman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Agueda

  • Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • This Is How We Were Before, How Are You Doing Now?(1976)

    as Matilde 'Diding' Diaz Patron

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Putik Ka Man... Sa Alabok Magbabalik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Andalucia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Dolores

  • Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Balakyot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • An Affair in Tahiti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • The Most Beautiful Creature on the Face of the Earth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Isabel

  • Reputasyon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Marjette

Career shape

Star power in the 59th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 88 titles, 87 of them dated from 1974 to 2026.

Biggest box office

Unbreakable (2019)

$139K worldwide

Highest rated

This Is How We Were Before, How Are You Doing Now? (1976)

Midcredits 90th

Most popular right now

Sisterakas (2012)

Film career

  • 2022Screen debut· 2 Good 2 Be True

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting88 of 88: 88 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score46th

By decade

1970s9 · acting1980s21 · acting1990s16 · acting2000s14 · acting2010s18 · acting2020s9 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Gloria Diaz's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 46th percentile, the median of all 9; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 46th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

43rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 10 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 10 titles are Divisive.

  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · actor

Sisterakas (2012)

95th percentile spread · 38% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

This Is How We Were Before, How Are You Doing Now? (1976)

Midcredits 90th · 78% liked

Reviewers score the acting 75/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Gloria Diaz work with?

People who share at least 2 of Gloria Diaz's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Marivic B. Ong shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers