Diana Zubiri
| Diana Zubiri-Smith | |
|---|---|
| Born | Rosemarie Joy Garcia April 15, 1985 Bulacan, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Other names | Joy |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Known for | Danaya in Encantadia |
| Spouse(s) | Andy Smith (m. 2015), Alexander Lopez (m. 2024) |
Rosemarie Joy Garcia, better known by her stage name Diana Zubiri (born April 15, 1985 in Bulacan, Philippines), is a Filipina actress. She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15 years after applying for a work in Japan.[1] She then started on sexy roles on various films by Seiko. In October 2002, Zubiri became widely known in the Philippines after posing on the top of the EDSA–Shaw flyover in Mandaluyong City, wearing only a two-piece bikini.[1] That photoshoot for FHM Philippines sparked controversy and prompted the Mayor of the City, Benhur Abalos, to file charges against Zubiri and FHM but it was later withdrawn after an apology.[1][2]
In 2005, Zubiri slowly departed on sexy films and proceeded to become a TV actress in GMA Network. One of her notable roles was portraying Divina in the drama series Linlang and Danaya in the Encantadia fantasy series. She was also a regular cast in the sketch-comedy program, Bubble Gang and starred on drama series like Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita and Danny Zialcita's Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan?.
In 2012, after 9 years of staying in GMA Network, she transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN and signed a 3-year exclusive contract.[3] During her younger years, Zubiri applied multiple times at ABS-CBN's Talent Center before going to Japan but she was rejected.[1][3]
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Biography
Personal life
Zubiri was just 8 years old when her father left her and her elder sister in the sole care of her mother (at Olongapo City), who maintained a sari-sari store. The family later transferred to a rented home in Fairview, Quezon City, where Diana spent the rest of her young life, and her mother found them a stepfather and they have a baby sister.[1] [4] Zubiri was a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo but she became a Roman Catholic during her early years in showbiz.[1] In 2012, it was reported that she is studying Theater Arts at Miriam College.[5]
Acting career
During her younger years, Zubiri auditioned multiple times at ABS-CBN's Talent Center but she was rejected.[1][3] Then she applied for work as an entertainer in Japan after her unsuccessful ABS-CBN talent audition. Her showbiz career started at the age 15 after returning from Japan. She met Jimmy Mercado, a Seiko Films employee, who was working part-time as an interviewer for wannabe-performers for Japan. At that time, Assunta De Rossi had just finished the sexy film Sisid. In 2001 at the age of 17, she signed her Seiko contract and was launched in 2002 in the sexy film Itlog, opposite Rodel Velayo. She then returned to the Philippines and started to appear in sexy movies such as Bakat and Kasiping.
Later career
After a few sexy flicks, Zubiri became a GMA Network artist, appearing as a regular cast in Bubble Gang, a sketch comedy television program. She also appeared in Encantadia as Danaya, the diwata that holds the Jewel of the Earth. She later reprised that role in Etheria and Encantadia: Pag-ibig Hanggang Wakas.
Zubiri co-starred as "Ingrid" on Asian Treasures alongside Angel Locsin, Robin Padilla, and Marvin Agustin.[6] She was also a cast member on GMA Network's Bubble Gang, and previously dated Bubble Gang co-star Wendell Ramos. At this point, Zubiri is now considered a full-pledged TV-movie celebrity and no longer considered a sexy star.[4] While Zubiri is a contract star of Seiko Films, she signed a contract in Regal Films and she recently appeared in Shake, Rattle & Roll X, an 34th MMFF (Metro Manila Film Festival) entry which included her film One Night Only.
Comeback
After two years of not being in films and on television, Dianna went back on TV via Jillian for GMA Network and starred alongside drama queen Claudine Barretto. On December 31, 2010, Diana has been cast to GMA Network mid-season television pilot Neta Negrita as part of the regular cast member.[7] In March 2012, Zubiri won the Best Performer Award from the Young Critics Circle for her performance in the film Bahay Bata where she played a nurse. The film itself would go on to win the Jury Prize at the Deauville Asian Film Festival in France, held on March 7–11, 2012.[8] It was confirmed that Zubiri signed a contract with ABS-CBN and would have a teleserye with Gerald Anderson and Cristine Reyes.[3] On May 10, 2015, Zubiri was married on her longtime boyfriend, Andy Smith. After the expiration of her contract with ABS-CBN, she starred in a number of episodes of Karelasyon that were aired in GMA Network.
Filmography
Television
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Producer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Feng Shui 2 | Star Cinema and K Productions | |
| 2012 | Bahay Bata | Nurse Sarah | |
| 2011 | Ang Mundo ni Andong Agimat | Alex | Regal Entertainment |
| 2008 | Shake, Rattle & Roll X | Acacia | |
| One Night Only[9][10] | Vivian | OctoArts Films | |
| 2007 | Silip | Tess | Seiko Films |
| 2006 | I Wanna Be Happy | Tish | |
| 2005 | Bikini Open | Gail | |
| 2004 | Liberated 2 | Fatima | |
| 2003 | Liberated | Pauline | |
| 2002 | Kasiping | Rowena | |
| Bakat | Anne | ||
| Itlog | Sally |
Awards and recognition
FHM ranking
From her first appearance in the magazine in June 2002 as Girls of FHM, six months later she become cover girl of FHM, when she pose on EDSA-Shaw Boulevard flyover, she has consistently ranked at FHM Philippines' annual survey (FHM 100 Sexiest Women in the World). She has appeared in an FHM Calendar with Maui Taylor of Viva Films and Aubrey Miles of Regal Films. Until 2011, Diana has constantly remained at the top ten of the list. She also appeared in the FHM editions of Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia.[11] In September 2014 she return to cover FHM for the fourth time, as part of first of four part FHM special, along with Rachel Anne Daquis, Myrtle Sarrosa and Andrea Torres.[12] For 13 years, Zubiri still included in the list grabbing Rank No. 19, however she not participate at the FHM BroCon event at the SMX Convention Center.
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Won by |
| 2002 | FHM Philippines | 100 Sexiest Woman | Ranked # 90 | Assunta de Rossi |
| 2003 | Ranked # 1 PH Finest | Herself | ||
| 2004 | Ranked # 3 | Cindy Kurleto | ||
| 2005 | Ranked # 4 | Angel Locsin | ||
| 2006 | Ranked # 4 | Katrina Halili | ||
| 2007 | Ranked # 7 | Katrina Halili (2) | ||
| 2008 | Ranked # 5 | Marian Rivera | ||
| 2009 | Ranked # 13 | Cristine Reyes | ||
| 2010 | Ranked # 16 | Angel Locsin (2) | ||
| 2011 | Ranked # 23 | Sam Pinto | ||
| 2012 | Ranked # 37 | Sam Pinto (2) | ||
| 2013 | Ranked # 54 | Marian Rivera (2) | ||
| 2014 | Ranked # 27 | Marian Rivera (3) | ||
| 2015 | Ranked # 19 | Jennylyn Mercado |
Other awards
In June 27, 2012, a tearful Diana Zubiri accepted her Young Critics Circle award for Best Performance at the ceremonies held at the University of the Philippines.[13][14] After receiving the award, she jokingly said that it is the only award she ever got after her sexy pictorial in FHM since 2002.[5][13]
| Year | Film Award/Critics | Award/Nomination/Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Young Critics Circle award | Best Performance by Male or Female, Adult or Child, Individual or Ensemble in Leading or Supporting Role (winner) | Bahay Bata | |
| 35th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Actress Nomination | Bahay Bata | Nominated |
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| Preceded by | FHM Cover Girl (September 2014) |
Succeeded by Rachel Anne Daquis |
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