{{Infobox pageant titleholder | name = Gloria Diaz | image = Gloria Diaz Miss Universe 2016.jpg | caption = Diaz in 2017 | birth_name = Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz | birth_date = | birth_place = Manila, Philippines | years_active = 1969–present | height = 5 ft 5 in | eye_color = Brown | hair_color = Dark brown | occupation = Actress, beauty queen | title = Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1969Miss Universe 1969| competitions = Binibining Pilipinas 1969(Winner – Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1969)Miss Universe 1969(Winner)(10 Best in Swimsuit) |children = 3, including Isabelle Daza | domestic_partner = Michael Osmeña de Jesus | spouse = }}Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz' (; born March 10, 1951) is a Filipino actress of film and television, model and beauty queen who rose to fame after being crowned Miss Universe 1969, becoming the first Filipino to hold the Miss Universe title on its 18th edition. Early life and family Often cited as being part of the Díaz clan, she is one of twelve children (ten girls and two boys). Her sister, Rio Díaz, was also an actress and beauty titlist. Pageantry While studying in college, Díaz was scouted by a pageant aficionado and was convinced to join the sixth edition of Binibining Pilipinas. Her looks and, more importantly, her wit captivated the audience and she was crowned 1969 Binibining Pilipinas at 18 years old. Díaz was then sent to Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. to compete in Miss Universe 1969. Arriving at the pageant as an early favorite, Díaz did not disappoint and sailed throughout all the pageant's events that led up to the finals at the Miami Beach Auditorium. Making it to the Top 5, she participated in the final question round and her answer to the question regarding "men in the moon" charmed the audience and the judges. She was crowned as Miss Universe on July 19, 1969, and became the very 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. 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 Beginnings Shortly after her reign as Miss Universe ended, she pursued an acting career in the Philippines, and in 1975, she was cast