Isabelle Daza

Isabelle Diaz Daza-Semblat (; born March 6, 1988) is a Filipina actress, television host and model. She is the daughter of Miss Universe 1969 titleholder, Gloria Diaz. She was a member of GMA Network's roster of young talents and was introduced to the mass media entertainment audiences during a dance number on the noontime show Party Pilipinas on April 17, 2011. On November 24, 2014, Daza transferred to ABS-CBN and signed a two-year exclusive contract. She gained recognition for her role in the drama series Tubig at Langis.

Early life and education Isabelle Daza is the daughter of Gloria Diaz, the Miss Universe 1969 titleholder, Her parents separated when she was seven years old; however, they remained good friends.

Career

Daza started her career in 2005 as a print and ramp model. After graduating from De La Salle University, she worked as a preschool teacher. She signed a contract with Sparkle GMA Artist Center with her manager, Leo Domingez, and made her debut on Party Pilipinas. In an interview with The Philippine Star, Daza admits that she is still trying to "figure out" her career in acting and she is continuously taking workshops, but her main interest is in hosting. Her first attempt in TV hosting was on a game show with boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, entitled Show Me Da Manny (later renamed Manny Many Prizes.) On August 2, 2011, Daza was launched as the New Face of Sophie Paris Philippines. In late December 2011, Daza joined the longest-running noontime show Eat Bulaga! where she later became a regular co-host.

In 2014, Daza signed a two-year exclusive contract with ABS-CBN. She appeared in the 2015 fantasy drama series Nathaniel starring Marco Masa. She eventually became popular for her major role as Clara in the 2016 melodrama series Tubig at Langis with Cristine Reyes and Zanjoe Marudo. Later on, Daza continues to collaborate with Marudo in the 2018 romantic comedy series Playhouse (with Angelica Panganiban and JJ Quilantang) and for an episode in the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya. After the pandemic, she appeared in guest stints for the ABS-CBN-backed series 2 Good 2 Be True, Can't Buy Me Love, and The Alibi

Personal life Her paternal great-great-grandfather Olimpio Guanzon, was a Governor of Pampanga from 1922 to 1925.

In February 2016, Daza confirmed her engagement with French businessman Adrien Semblat, her boyfriend of seven years. The couple married on September 10, 2016, at the San Francesco Church in Tuscany, Italy. The wedding was officiated by Daza's uncle, Fr. Fidel Orendain.

On April 1, 2018, Daza gave birth to her first child. In December 2020, Daza announced that she and Semblat were expecting their second child. Their second child was born on April 9, 2021. Their third child was born on March 23, 2023.

As of 2020, Daza and her family live in Hong Kong, having moved there due to her husband's job as managing director of Puma's Hong Kong and Macau operations.

Filmography Film Year Title Role 2013 It Takes a Man and a Woman Belle Montenegro Lihis Ada 2014 Basement Rebecca Sanchez Somebody to Love Valeria Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles Lex 2015 Resureksyon Mara

Television Year Title Role 2011 Miss World Philippines 2011 Herself Host 2011–2014; 2020 Eat Bulaga!2011 Manny Many Prizes Futbolilits Claudette Recurring role Spooky Nights Mary Anne Episode: "The Mommy Returns" 2011–2013 Party Pilipinas Herself Performer2012 iBilib Guest host Spooky Nights Mabel Episode: "Korona" Faithfully Misha Villar Taste Buddies Herself Host 2013 Indio Magwayen Genesis Helen 2014 Magpakailanman Clemen Episode: "Ang Aking Kakaibang Pag-Ibig" Niño Claire Special participation ASAP Herself 2015 Maalaala Mo Kaya Myra Episode: "Manika" Nathaniel Atty. Martha Amanthe 2016 Tubig at Langis Clara Samaniego 2017 Ipaglaban Mo! Jessica Episode: "Mental" Maalaala Mo Kaya Rosalyn Episode: "Upuan" 2018–2019 Playhouse Lea Samonte 2019 Maalaala Mo Kaya Acel Asenio Episode: "Balsa" 2020 Ipaglaban Mo! Marge Episode: "Himlayan" 2020–2022 Lunch Out Loud Herself 2025–2026 The Alibi Dra. Ramona Castro

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result2011 FHM Philippines Top 10 Sexiest Women None 2012 26th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best New Female TV Personality Eat Bulaga! 2013 27th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Game Show Host Manny Many Prizes 2014 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies New Movie Actress of the Year It Takes a Man and a Woman Dabarkads Awards Best Actress Kulungan Kanlugan 28th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Lifestyle Show Host Taste Buddies 11th Golden Screen Awards Breakthrough Performance by an Actress Lihis