Diana Zubiri-Smith | |
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| Born | Rosemarie Joy Garcia April 15, 1985 Bulacan, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
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| Known for | Danaya in Encantadia and LilaSari in Encantadia (2016 TV series) and Isabel in D' Originals and Carla Melendez in Bukas na Lang Kita Mamahalin |
| Spouses | Alex Lopez
(m. 2008; died 2010)Andy Smith (m. 2015) |
| Children | 3 |
Rosemarie Joy Garcia-Smith (born April 15, 1985), better known by her stage name Diana Zubiri, is a Filipina actress. She was discovered by Seiko Films when she was 15, years after applying for work in Japan. She then had sexy roles in 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, wearing only a two-piece bikini. That photo shoot for FHM Philippines sparked controversy and prompted the then Mayor of Mandaluyong, Benhur Abalos, to file charges against Zubiri and FHM but it was later withdrawn after an apology.[1]
In 2005, Zubiri slowly departed from 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 member in the sketch-comedy program, Bubble Gang and starred in drama series including Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita, Danny Zialcita's Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan? and Nita Negrita.
In 2012, after nine years of staying at the GMA Network, she transferred to its rival network ABS-CBN and signed a 3-year exclusive contract.[2] During her younger years, Zubiri applied multiple times at ABS-CBN's Talent Center before applying for Japan but she was rejected.[2] In 2015, she returned to her home network, GMA Network.