First Filipina Miss Universe 1969 Still Looks Great. But She Became ‘Persona Non Grata’ In Cebu

This 18-year-old-girl won the Miss Universe contest in 1969. Gloria Diaz became the first Filipina to win the crown in this prestigious beauty pageant. Since then, her life has completely changed. This girl got opportunities that she could not even dream of. What does she look like today, 54 years later? And why did she become persona non grata in Cebu?
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[@josedelgado8073]

I agree with Gloria Diaz opinions, they (transgenders and married women) should have their own contests

[@ma.teresacabazares3486]

i agree to Ms Gloria. why some minds complicating things that is not fair ...for me it becomes funny and non sense.if .Miss Universe pageant will go that way...mixing unnarried and transgender .🙏🙏🙏

[@cristinadetablan2686]

SAME HERE

[@Springtime101]

I agree❣️

[@mariamsoliman9465]

i agree to ms gloria diaz opinion. they must have their own contest. its spoil the essence of Ms. Universe. how could be called Ms. Universe if the contestant is man and change to a woman. thats my openion too.

[@ghieborreo5581]

Oh,I was young then enthralled watching Ms.Gloria Diaz and and walk trimphanly around on stage and speaking sofly . Later on her breakfast in bed as Ms. Universe I realized the photos were not good and even today the make - up of that time were not as advance as today as it harden the looks of participants with what looks like today as nothing more black eye pencil liners and stiff eye lashes. Today she looks much better as she is growing old gracefully. Gloria Diaz was our icon then and now

[@rg3746]

100% agree with Gloria. She's got not only beauty, but also common sense.

[@sanyuelpuganda3581]

Yes... I agree with Miss Diaz that they should have their own separate beauty contests...

[@malaysianeurofibromatosisc588]

I've watched 1969 Ms. Universe, On her initial interview the host asked.." They said the Filipinos eat by their hands?" Then Ms Gloria answered " Why do you eat by your feet?" 😅😂 She killed them...

[@rizablackwell5696]

I'm a Cebuana, but had been living here in the US for 50 years. Her comment is nothing to get upset about. It's true, use an interpreter. That's what other countries do especially from Latin countries and even Europe. Most contestants including the Philippines speaks english. But some prefers to use interpreters because of the accents. They talk in their own language to the interpreter and of course the interpreter say it in English and they sound good and could be understood quite well by the audience and especially by the judges. Nothing to get upset. We all just have to be open minded. And I'm sure Gloria Diaz did not mean any harm,

[@nelsonsimplina4904]

Tama.masyado lang sensitive yung iba at pinalalake lang ang issue.

[@robertoingal2675]

_omg..they can make mrs.universe if they want a single mom..married woman..to be a candidate..just a simple as that.._

[@eufemialubaton2670]

I totally with Gloria Diaz,,a lot more sense to her statement!! Do you want trans genders, single moms LGBT to represent the Philippines in the Miss Universe pageant??

[@kendhal5026]

Correct. Im a Cebuano too. Whoever declared her persona non grata in Cebu is a narrow-minded person.

[@allanbalbuena3659]

I agree with Ms Gloria Diaz, the trans have their own pageant, Mom should join their own pageant too, Miss Universe is for single real women .

[@georginastokes5351]

I absolutely agree with Gloria Diaz with her opinion regarding todays beauty pageant.

[@cheflores4568]

Miss Universe is a beauty competition for women. The word 'MISS' explains it all. Not MRS., NOT MR. , NOT THEY, and NOT THEM. Ms. Gloria Diaz was only probably suggesting that because the people concern have their own pronoun addresses, they should have their own beauty competition, they shouldn't invade a strictly for women beauty pargents. This is very rude and disrespectful to all women in general.

[@glennsepulveda4856]

She has a valid point there!..Things do evolve in the passing of time, but there are the so called, non negotiables..I believe this shoud be one of them..There are pageants tailored for married women and Trangendered queens..Pageants for petite women..etc..Why would you change the rules for a pageant that was and is meant for single and naturally born women???..This inclusivity culture is getting too far..Some traditions have to be preserved and respected..🤔

[@fredcee6247]

Exactly..,I agree also her standpoint

[@tnene8264]

I totally agree!💯💯

[@junegracealdana4396]

Agreed ..

[@ederlindahidalgo9198]

Agreed..

[@auroraaquino9734]

I totally agree W/ her standpoint She means no harm. We shd be open minded.

[@lydiadizon5549]

I agree with Ms Diaz 100%.

[@ritcheldelfin3199]

I totally definitely agree with miss Gloria Diaz. That is to be fair with everyone. If they want to be part of any beauty contest, they should create their own contest accordingly. I hope people would be more open minded about this kind of issues & see the good side of it. She never meant any harm.

[@travelw.b12oo3]

She is right! They should have their own contest!

[@tjboo437]

What she said is true... I agree with her... Makikitid lng ang utak ng ibang tao kung hindi nila maintindihan kung ano sinabi nia...

[@florence848]

profound ! gotcha 👏🙌

[@jocelynllorin4405]

Kaya nga dapat talaga hiwalay Yan mayaman Naman Yung si Anne Datung madatung 😂😂

[@carolinamarabe2387]

I agree Ms. Diaz, the integrity and prestige of Ms. Universe pageant must be retained.

[@MrDeimos05]

A huge YES... They can have their own contest

[@TastyKitchenSensations]

I agree with her. Ms. Universe should be real women only. Single mons are ok, because they are real women. Trans should have their own contest.

[@mariasalinas3248]

Rachel Ross, absolutely true! Any contest for women and men whether it's beauty contests, or sports should only be for real and biologically born females and males... not altered ones!

[@dineshapunchihewa1228]

She is absolutely right in both her views. Trans , married and single moms should have a different competition ccompetition. And you shouldn't be ashamed to speak in your mother tongue if you are comfortable answering in it. I can understand how she won the title at such a young age. Very intelligent woman with great beauty

[@sopad4629]

She answers with common sense. That’s all you need to be a winner.

[@nemiaalpis9356]

I agree she is the miss universe i love most she is honest with her opinion.i am her avid fan when she is the reigning miss u i bought all magazines if she is in the cover watch her interviews all of that.

[@lydialuna2505]

I totally agree with her.

[@auroraaquino9734]

I agree w/ Ms Gloria Diaz about the transgender and married woman contest.

[@alicia3108]

I agree with Ms Gloria Diaz 100% God bless her heart 🙏❤️🙏🇵🇭🇺🇸🇵🇭🇺🇸

[@seqfernandez1812]

I agree with her. They should have their own pageant like we so in the Philippines. We have Ms. Gay, etc

[@storyworld1866]

I love this woman. She doesn't apologize for her opinions and that's a Queen in my eyes.

[@deonahand]

Yes her statement was spot on!❤

[@glendabrasda-cj5dt]

Gloria is true to herself

[@proudtobewaraywaray27]

I strongly agree with Ms. Gloria! ❤

[@mayetteevangelista4900]

I agree with her, so very smart & well spoken. Kudos Ms. Universe, you nailed it!

[@bambinahapirich7147]

Very true! The first image of Ms. Universe is single clever and beautiful young ladies.

[@celiayapching1532]

She is the most gorgeous adorable and lovely of all the Miss Universe contestants and have a sharp mind.

[@floracanaria3158]

They must have their own contest.

[@jimsales3743]

I agree with her 1000%. If they allow married women and she wins, how in the hell you would call her Miss Universe when she is not a "Miss".

[@jocelynrombaoa7613]

I agree with gloria diaz, you have my support

[@kopanpeter8045]

I do agree with her ❤

[@scarlettebelle8032]

100.100% agree with Miss Diaz,, this is not discriminating single moms, married ones , gays, transgenders & Lgbtq's to vie for that prestigious crown.. only they should have their own pageants respectively...

[@juanaharris9323]

She's right on her opinion 👍

[@emmamaralit9125]

Totally agree a genuine miss for the Miss title “Miss Universe” I admire Miss Gloria Diaz

[@madonnasultan2323]

100% agree with Ms. Gloria Diaz... they should have their own contest on their category.. and we should be proud of our mother tongue and speak in the language that we are comfortable with. More blessings to Ms. Diaz.

[@gilbertbeltran3537]

Yes I agree with Miss Gloria Diaz, its because the pageant is intended purely for the most beautiful young women who are still single and as much as possible,the purity is still with them.The transgender could never be a woman even if he looks much like a real woman. Then the woman with children is no longer categorized as being Miss Universe when purity is comcerned.

[@towerdome1857]

Gloria Diaz, Miss Universe 1969,, beauty and brain combine.. we always love you..🌷🌺🌸🌹

[@raymundocadavismesodeil8901]

I agree with Miss Diaz they should have their own pageant( transgender & married women.shes also right not to apologize to Cebuanos as she explain her ( right) side already😮😅

[@royaljelly3297]

i agree w/ Ms Gloria Diaz!

[@rosannavillahermosa5724]

Of course, she said what is the truth

[@eleazarrelevo5096]

Yes, yes, yes! Let them have their OWN contest and I don’t care of the mixed contestants!

[@marissasalazar3812]

I agree with gloria diaz. . .

[@edwinbarredo4484]

For me, it's NOT A BIG DEAL, that's Gloria's Opinion, let's just respect her Opinion...

[@lucycruz6528]

Gloria D. has the most Beautiful Asian Exotic face among the 4 Miss Universe from Philippines!!!

[@user-so9vr1gq7o]

I agree with Gloria Diaz.She is practical and very knowledgeable in life.

[@desireeayala9577]

Ang ganda talaga ni Gloria very natural ang beauty

[@Drunkcilla]

This is why she won her title. She is so advanced in thinking.People should listen to her. She is for everyones rights and not trapped in old traditions.

[@Nisa-gs5xl]

100% agree that the miss universe beauty pageant should remain only for young single women ..it is traditional and should never be mixed with lgbtq,married women or what ever ..they should have their own separate beauty pageant .

[@noelmuana62]

they should have their own contest.. common sense.. but it's sad that not everyone has common sense.. 💥✌️😁

[@athenagranados8384]

I cannot understand how Cebuanos could have easily misinterpreted what Gloria said. In a nutshell she means:"Keep it real!" A candidate must be able to express her thoughts clearly, hence, she must speak in the language or dialect she's most comfortable in. As for the inclusion of transgenders in presitigious pageants like Miss Universe, again she's right when she said they must have a separate pageant of their own. Simple logic!

[@vervidez9210]

Ms. Gloria Diaz' entry and winning the Miss Universe in 1969 was indeed the most memorable of all the pageant's events: 1) She was 18 years old then coinciding the 18th holding of the Miss Universe pageant, 2) Her name reverberated in the universe when one of the astronauts, while still in space, inquired who won the contest, and Houston answered "Gloria Diaz of the Philippines is the new Miss Universe", and 3) Her name Gloria Diaz (Glory Day in English) also was a fitting name to coincide the actual landing of the Astronauts Armstrong & Aldrin on the moon which was of course a glory day for what Neil Armstrong said "That's one small step for 'a' man, one giant leap for mankind."

[@coffeeandcream]

FUN FACT: Ms.Gloria Diaz starred in the 1974 film "Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa", but the clip at 3:28 is the 1996 remake of the film which was led by another beauty queen Ms.Ruffa Gutierrez.

[@sidlee7205]

Cebuanos seem to be too sensitive when she was just helping out by advising to use a language that you understand the most so that you can give the best answer you can give. Also, transgender and married women should have their own pageants as they have their own classifications and differences. It's just common sense to have them separated.

[@roelbriones201]

A FILIPINO CAN NOT BE A "PERSON NON-GRATE" IN HER/HIS OWN COUNTRY. UNDER THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION, A FILIPINO HAS THE FREEDOM TO ABODE ANYWHERE IN THE COUNTRY. HENCE, CAN NOT BE A PERSONA NON-GRATA IN CEBU. GLORIA IS RIGHT.

[@-...................-]

Tell me you dont know what persona non grata is without telling me you dont know persona non grata.

[@mickarie2019]

Oh yes, I AGREE WHAT MS. GLORIA DIAZ SAID IT MUST BE PURE WOMEN WHO MUST JOIN IN MS. UNIVERSE AGEANT

[@hanid92]

Yes, I absolutely agree with Gloria Diaz.

[@alicemanahan494]

absolutely 😊I agree with with miss gloria

[@rosariolarion9319]

Yes, Ms. Gloria Diaz was right. Transgender, divorced or separated or single mothers or whatever status yo have, they should have their own pageant. In fairness to all of them.

[@ceazaryu8008]

Yes I agree with her too, regarding transgenders and married women to enter MU pagaent,,they should have a separate pagaent just for them, or the Miss Universe organization perhaps can create a brand for the transgender participants or married women.

[@agneskempis-cruz7981]

Yes, each sector should have their own contest, pageant...

[@melanae23]

🌈🌈🌈 I’m from the Visayas Dumaguete City, to be specific, but I 💯 agree with Gloria Diaz. Joining the global competition is not an easy task. It will make or break your country, so preparation is vital. English error is not easy to accept as Filipinos are known to be good at it. Peace out ✌️🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏

[@milatid3442]

Gloria is honest & smart. She is for The Truth. I fully agree with her.She don‘t deserve Persona non Grata for expressing her personal honest opinion.In fact, a good example- no pretense!

[@user-yq3co2qs6b]

I definitely agree with Gloria. They should have their own beauty contest. It just doesn't make sense to lump all of those people in one beauty contest. They can form a "free for all" beauty contest if that's what they want.

[@venzmontecarlo2844]

I AGREE WITH MISS U GLORIA DIAZ. MISS U A VERY PRESTIGIOUS BEAUTY COMPETITION SHOULD HAVE A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD: FAIR, JUST, CLEAN, DESCENT, EQUITABLE, PRINCIPLED, ETC. AND SO ON, AND SO FORTH. WHAT MORE CAN I SAY!!!

[@anivrignrada4715]

Agree 👍💯 to Madame Gloria Diaz

[@chelynbutalid7873]

Yes,,, I think since the title is for miss universe then., it should be attended with those truly single beautiful ladies.. SINGLE FEMALE...

[@linareyes7325]

Yes, agree to her opinion..

[@gmpacheco60]

Yes! I agree with Gloria.

[@MonicaTanAnLeng]

Filipino beauty queens Gloria Diaz, Margie Moran and Gemma Cruz are on a league of their own. Beautiful, intelligent and cultured. They are much more than being beauty pageant winners.

[@Infj6569]

Don’t forget Simonette de los Reyes! She represented the Philippines in a beauty pageant too!

[@samanthalacsonchannel409]

She is right..i agree what she said..!

[@f.s.deernbsnmsccp8641]

I was in Grade 4 when Gloria Diaz won Miss Universe, I remember we had lots of rain in the Philippines and we were watching a noontime first via satellite coverage of Neil Armstrong landing on the moon on TV, it was in Black and White ,when the news broke about the Philippines winning it's first Miss Universe crown. This was after Gemma Cruz won the Miss International crown in 1964. Good Earth Emporium made a Calendar with Gloria Diaz wearing her Miss Universe crown.The following day Gloria Diaz made a statement that “Tagalog is the language for the Atsay”and the majority thought she was referring to herself as they said she look like an Atsay. Anyway, Gloria Diaz started the “ Amourous “ relationship of the Filipinos with the Miss Universe Beauty pageant and the craziness is even stronger today. Gloria, headlined her movie with the popular actor Vic Vargas and Da King Fernando Poe,Jr. later on.

[@arleneauriemma2808]

U mean she contradicts what she said b4?

[@victoriafarolan9511]

Yes, I agree with Gloria Diaz.

[@roselareyes2915]

I came from South Cotabato, Mindanao... granted 4 summer scholarship, had stayed in Cebu while studying in USC and I noticed that the Cebuanas & Cebuanas classmates were hard in expressing themselves in English while having oral reports. For us Mindanaoans, it's easy to communicate in English because there were many foreign missionaries. I agree with Ms. Diaz... If other participants from other countries like Japan, China and even from South America can have the benefit of translators why not Filipinas who has various dialects, 87?

[@anjaplushenka5995]

*Despite thinking so highly of yourself and proclaiming it to the world, your comment actually reveals how uneducated, regionalist, and utterly lacking in social, cultural, and linguistic awareness you are. Your generalization of Cebuanos is taken from how many samples of people? It is a sweeping and most uneducated, ill-informed generalization, just like your generalization and unnecessary elevation of your being a Mindanaoan who can speak good English (your written English is poor at best, laughable at worst). And you call the myriad tongues of the Philippines "dialects"? I mean, we're in the 2020s, not the the 1900s. They are languages, for your information. You must do a thorough self-assessment and evaluation, and come down from your crumbling tower. It is better to be humble and most gracious, than to be excessively arrogant when in fact you are a clown and a buffoon.*

[@Springtime101]

Perfectly said!

[@florencemendozavlogs]

Excuse me kmi pa matigas magsalita ..dto sa cebu ang well known school and well trained mga teachers...dnt be judgemental to cebuanos ...why where you came from...do you study harvard university or in ateneo la salle na ang dali ninyo mag judge ...mahiya kayo sinabi nyo...bkit marami mag aral sa cebu kasi first sikat ang cebu no matter what...mostly sa cebu nanalo sa pageant naging pres sa pinas kayo ano pinagmalaki buhay nyo ano highest achievement mo na ipagmalaki mo sa mindanao...dnt under estimate mga cebuano oi ..

[@conartist9345]

Excuse me?! Lol!!!! The best and top universities are here in Cebu. BPO and call center top global conpanies are here in Cebu! 😂 you're funny.

[@luzon297]

Agree with her! Why declaring her persona non grata by cebuanos? It's right not to apologized because that is her belief.

[@felycacal3882]

They should stick to the original rule and that is , for young female only and should be single. If they want to join a beauty contest, they should establish their own beauty contest accordingly. Don’t mix up the fruits like a halo halo dessert.

[@celiaadlawan9679]

I agree yo Gloria Diaz's opinion .

[@adarbertoabdul9275]

I ABSOLUTELY AGREE WITH HER OPINION. THE REAL QUEEN KNOWS BEST....BOW !

[@myrnadeasis5730]

I agree what Miss Gloria had said, shes not only beautiful but with good heart and intelligent

[@ricknacis4979]

That's why it's called miss universe all single ladies could join the contest not those who are married already

[@gracematubis8317]

I agree with her. They should have a different pageant of their own ilks.

[@jacksonabanes2437]

YES I'm absolutely agree 👍 don't change the rules and ways of presentation on this prestigious pageant. If there's a changes make sure it's for the best not to make it worse 😠 just like a recent pageant it's so boring there's NO excitement. Imagine ALL girls hosting and judge. There's no problem with that it's just there's a difference if a Male do the hosting and choosing a winner through Man's point of view. There is excitement, humor, tension and a power announcing the winner. Just like Bob Parker, Steve Harvey and others. And it's been a traditions.

[@raffaellcorotyerro600]

Whatever innovations and re-inventions the Ms Universe Management decides on, it is its rights

[@delenenales4359]

Gloria diaz is right. Miss U is a prestigious contest for "Miss" single women only with good reputation, beauty & brain. Those trans, single parents, divorced & whatever should have a different contest for each classification where they belong.

[@jessealfeche]

I agree 101%Gloria Diaz said

[@almawalker1432]

Miss Gloria Dias looks like an authentic Filipino. That is what’s missing now. Authenticity.

[@libertyjibala3619]

I agree with Gloria Diaz's opinion.

[@ricknacis4979]

We must not change the tradition in MISS UNIVERSE please

[@steshka1015]

I agree! Miss Universe is for MISS. Miss means female, young lady, single by legal status and no children. The pageant is degraded because of this mix. They should have they're own pageant per category

[@liliavillasenor8815]

Very much so Gloria Diaz is absolutely right.i agree with her honest opinion

[@robertoibale7756]

I agree with Gloria 100%. Women who are single moms and those whose gender is not male or female should have their own contests. -Ava

[@DolphineAchonga-gn6kn]

Oh my, I've seen her in so many Filipino soap operas. Didn't know she had such sass. Love her.

[@mintdavao5493]

Agree to miss diaz.

[@tnene8264]

I totally agree with Miss Universe Miss Gloria Diaz opinion! She's quite right!Trans and single mothers or married woman should not allowed to join Miss Universe!They must have their own contest!💯😍👍👍

[@FelisaFeliz-br9ef]

I agree! Transgender, married and single parents women should have their own beauty contest! Gloria Dias I salute you!

[@Americanpatriot298]

Beautiful

[@gal2209]

Agree!!!

[@idolcarol5264]

Miss Gloria Diaz is right,I agree with her opinion an honest opinion!

[@CBraga-jd4jm]

Second the motion RG, I agree 100% with Miss Gloria Diaz.

[@MRGC808]

i agree with both her statements👍💃🇪🇹❤️

[@elenailiva9644]

I agree with ms gloria diaz\

[@casimiraganding3256]

I agree, with Miss Gloria Diaz opinion.