![]() ![]() Her portrayal of Rizal's mother won a Best Supporting Actress award at the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival. That same year, she appeared in the biopic film Jose Rizal where she played Rizal's mother Dona Teodora Alonso. She garnered popularity after appearing in the sitcom Kool Ka Lang on GMA Network in 1998. It was in 1996 when she first appeared in the drama series Anna Karenina. Later that year, she was nominated for a FAMAS Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Lead Role.ĭíaz continued acting in film for many years before trying out starring in television. Her performance in the film was met with praise by film critics and was considered one of the most promising breakthroughs of any actress in Philippine cinema. Shortly after her reign as Miss Universe ended, she pursued an acting career in the Philippines, and in 1975, she was cast in her breakthrough performance as Isabel in the critically acclaimed Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa. ĭuring 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.Īcting career Beginnings News of her victory (and her measurements) were communicated to the Apollo 11 crew members during their space mission. ![]() ![]() She was crowned as Miss Universe on July 19, 1969, and became the very first Filipina to win the Miss Universe crown. 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. 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. Her looks and, more importantly, her wit captivated the audience and she was crowned 1969 Binibining Pilipinas at 18 years old.ĭíaz was then sent to Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. While studying in college, Díaz was scouted by a pageant aficionado and was convinced to join the sixth edition of Binibining Pilipinas. Commemorative stamp featuring the first three Filipino winners of the Miss Universe pageant. ![]()
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