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Miss Universe 1969, the 18th Miss Universe pageant, was held on 19 July 1969 at the Miami Beach Auditorium in Miami Beach, Florida, United States. Gloria Diaz of the Philippines was crowned by Martha Vasconcellos of Brazil at the end of the event. Diaz became the first Filipino and third Asian to win the pageant beating 60 other contestants from all around the world.[1]
Source: Wikipedia
Gloria Maria Aspillera Diaz
Born: 10 March 1951 (age 69) Manila, Philippines[1]
Occupation: Actress, model
Years active: 1969-present
Home town: Aringay, La Union Baclaran, Parañaque
Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Title: Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1969 Miss Universe 1969
Spouse(s): Gabriel Daza (m. 1986; div. 1995) Partner(s)Mike de Jesus
Children: 3
Hair color: Dark Brown
Eye color: Brown
Major competition(s): Binibining Pilipinas 1969 (Winner- Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1969) Miss Universe 1969 (Winner) (10 Best in Swimsuit)
Early life and family
Often cited as being part of the Díaz clan,[4][5][6] she is one of twelve children (ten girls and two boys). Her sister, Rio Díaz, was also an actress and beauty titlist.[7]
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 Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 1969 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 in 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.[8]
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.
Personal life
Díaz obtained her high school diploma from the basic education department of St. Scholastica's College Manila. She is separated from businessman Gabriel "Bong" Daza III, with whom she has two daughters, Isabelle and Ava, and one son, Raphael.
In 2010, the Cebu chapter of the Vice Mayors League declared Gloria Diaz persona non grata.
Here's Miss Universe 1969 winning answer
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