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Diaz was born in Quezon City in She grew up quite privileged. Diaz and her siblings grew up in a house filled with art that was instituted by their parents who were art collectors. On the walls of their house hung several painting by national artist Fernando Amorsolo.

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Diaz and her siblings were forced by their parents to take up piano classes and ballet classes. According to her, when she became a filmmaker, she realized the importance of art in her youth. Growing up, Diaz was not a film buff, and rather had more interest in literature and history. She intended to enroll in Asian Civilizations studies but was not able to because the History Department was closed.

Because of this she enrolled in Communication Arts and intended to stay for only one semester, but her love for theater acting free. During her time in college, she produced plays at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Also in college, she was able to direct her first film. She studied in several private schools at St.