Gemma Cruz-Araneta

Gemma Teresa Guerrero Cruz-Araneta (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈkɾus ɐˈɾanɛtɐ]; born September 30, 1943) is a Filipino politician, writer, director and beauty queen who served as the secretary of tourism under the administration of Joseph Estrada from 1998 to 2001. Previously, Araneta was crowned Miss International 1964, becoming the first Filipino, as well as the first Asian to win the title. She received an "Outstanding Manileña" and a "Golden Heart" Presidential decoration from the former Philippine President Diosdado Macapagal.

In this Philippine name for married women, the birth middle name or maternal family name is Guerrero, the birth surname or paternal family name is Cruz, and the marital name is Araneta.
Gemma Cruz-Araneta
Born
Gemma Teresa Guerrero Cruz

(1943-09-30) September 30, 1943
Manila, Philippines
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss Philippines 1964
Miss International 1964
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Major
competition(s)		Miss Philippines 1964
(Winner)
Miss International 1964
(Winner)
Secretary of Tourism
In office
July 1, 1998 – January 19, 2001
PresidentJoseph Ejercito Estrada
Preceded byMina Gabor
Succeeded byRichard J. Gordon
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