Gloria Diaz
| Gloria Díaz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gloria Maria Aspillera Díaz March 10, 1951 Aringay, La Union, Philippines |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1969–present |
| Height | 5'6 ft |
| Spouse | Gabriel "Bong" Daza |
Gloria Maria Aspillera Díaz (born March 10, 1951) is an award-winning actress in the Philippines,[1] and the first Filipino to bring home the Miss Universe crown.[2]
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[edit] Early Life and Family
Díaz was born in Aringay, La Union Philippines. Often referred to as one of the Díaz clan in newspapers, Diaz was one of 12 children. One of her sisters, Río Díaz, was also a Filipino actress and beauty titlist, who died after a six year battle with colon cancer.[3]
[edit] Personal life
She graduated at St. Scholastica's College Manila. She was married to businessman Gabriel "Bong" Daza, with whom she has two daughters, Isabelle and Ava.
[edit] 1969 Miss Universe
She 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 in the international American-owned pageant in Florida, U.S. after their footage was set on the Statue of Liberty in New York.[4]
[edit] Acting career
Díaz is a well-known actress in the Philippine film and TV industry. Her box-office mettle as well as her acting prowess, was recently honoured when she received the coveted FAMAS Award from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences for Best Supporting Actress in her role as a spinster adoptive mother in the FAMAS Best Picture Nasaan Ka Man (2005).[5]
[edit] Controversy
In a televised TV Patrol interview shortly after the Miss Universe 2010 pageant on 23 August, Díaz commented on Miss Philippines 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. She 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]
This remark has sparked outrage among many Cebuanos who feel that Díaz insulted their English proficiency. Cebuano politicians such as Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Congresswoman Rachel del Mar have called on her to apologise.[7] In response to the controversy, Díaz saw no need to apologise 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. http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/news/view/20100901-289893/Apologize-to-Cebuanos-Diaz-told. Retrieved 2010-09-06.
On 1 September 2010, the Vice Mayors' League of the Philippines-Cebu passed a resolution declaring Gloria Díaz persona non grata within the city.[8]
[edit] Selected filmography
- Glamorosa (2011) Claudia Montesilva-Herrera
- 100 Days To Heaven (2011) Dolores Bustamante
- Beauty Queen (2010) Madame Yuri Sandoval
- Diva (2010) Paula Fernandez
- Nagsimula sa Puso (2009) Pinky Ortega
- Ang Tanging Ina N'yong Lahat (2008) Pres.Hillary Dafalong
- Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo (2007) Charito
- Sana Maulit Muli (2007) Monica Johnson
- Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2006) Charito
- Nasaan Ka Man (2005) (FAMAS Awards: Best Supporting Actress)
- Sa Daigdig Ko'y Ikaw (2005)
- So... Happy Together (2004)
- Star Circle National Teen Quest (2004) TV Series
- Sarah: The Teen Princess (2003) TV Series
- Nympha (2003)
- Batang West Side (2002)
- Milagro's Calling (2002)
- Bakit 'di Totohanin (2001)
- Kool Ka Lang (2001) TV Series
- Kung Mawawala Ka (2001) TV Series Czarina Montemayor
- Anna Karenina (1996) TV Series
- Bob, Verushka & The Pursuit of Happiness (2000)
- Dahil May Isang Ikaw (1999)
- Jose Rizal (1998) (FAMAS Awards: Best Supporting Actress nominee)
- Miguel/Michelle (1998) (FAMAS Awards: Best Actress nominee)
- Kirot sa Puso (1997)
- Reputasyon (1997)
- Dyesebel (1996)
- Trese (1990)
- Love at First Sight (1990)
- Island of Desire (1990)
- Sagot ng Puso (1990)
- My Pretty Baby (1989)
- Sa Likod ng Kasalanan (1988)
- Working Girls 2 (1987)
- Ang Daigdig ay Isang Butil na Luha (1986)
- Andres de Saya 3 (1986)
- Menudo't Pandesal (1985)
- Sa Totoo Lang! (1985)
- Lalakwe (1985)
- Goatbuster (1984)
- Momooo (1984)
- May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga (1984)
- Andres de Saya 2 (1982)
- Cinq et la Peau (1982) aka Five and the Skin (International: English title)
- Palabra De Honor (1981)
- Uhaw na Dagat (1981)
- Andres de Saya (1979)
- Ikaw ang Miss Universe Nang Buhay Ko (1979)
- Sinong Kapiling? Sinong Kasiping? (1977)
- Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon (1976)
- Sa Pag-ikot Ng Mundo (1975)
- Ang Nobya Kong Sexy (1975)
- Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa (1974) (FAMAS Awards: Best Actress nominee)
[edit] Nominations and Awards
FAMAS Awards Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s) 2006 Won FAMAS Award Best Supporting Actress for: Nasaan ka man (2005)
1999 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Actress for: Miguel/Michelle (1998)
Best Supporting Actress for: Jose Rizal (1998)
1975 Nominated FAMAS Award Best Actress for: Ang pinakamagandang hayop sa balat ng lupa (1974)
Gawad Urian Awards Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s) 2007 Nominated Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) for: Kasal, kasali, kasalo (2006)
2006 Nominated Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) for: Nasaan ka man (2005)
2002 Won Gawad Urian Award Best Supporting Actress (Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktres) for: Batang West Side (2001)
Metro Manila Film Festival Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s) 1998 Won Festival Prize Best Supporting Actress for: Jose Rizal (1998)
Star Awards for Movie Year Result Award 2010 Won Movie Actress for Supporting Role for: Sagrada Familia
Persona non Grata Year Result Award 2010 Achieved Persona non Grata for Insulting Cebuano speaking people in her country. for: Miss Universe 2010 Interview
[edit] References
- ^ Gloria Diaz shares view on remakes.
- ^ Gloria Diaz, 1969.
- ^ Gloria Diaz spends Holidays in Manila for a change
- ^ The Gloria Diaz Story.
- ^ Internet Movie Data Base for Nasaan Ka Man.
- ^ Gloria Diaz "slur" angers Cebuanos .
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- ^ "Gloria Diaz now 'persona non grata' in Cebu: report". ABSCBNNews.com. 1 September 2010. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertainment/09/01/10/gloria-diaz-now%C2%A0persona-non-grata-cebu-report. Retrieved 2 September 2010.
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| Preceded by Charina Zaragoza |
Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1969 |
Succeeded by Simonette Delos Reyes |
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