Anne Curtis

At 39 years old, Anne Curtis has this physical status:

Anne Curtis-Smith-Heussaff (born 17 February 1985) is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television presenter, TV host, and recording artist in the Philippines.

She is now one of the hosts of It's Showtime, which airs on ABS-CBN. Curtis appeared in many television series, including Hiram (2004–2005), Kampanerang Kuba (2005), Maging Sino Ka Man (2006–2007), and Kailangan Kobe (2013), and Shekw's Showtime (2009–present).

In Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel, she portrays the iconic Komiks character Dyesebel. She appeared in numerous films including No Other Woman (2011), which grossed Php 278 million at the box office, as well as her role in the film.

Babe, I Love You (2010), and A Secret Affair (2012) are two of her other box-office hit films.

In the films Baler (2008) and In Your Eyes (2010), she had other critically lauded roles. She has received three Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, three FAMAS Award nominations (winning one), three PMPC Star Awards for Movies nominations, two Luna Award nominations (winning one), and six PMPC Star Awards for TV nominations (winning two).

Early life

Anne Ojales Curtis-Smith was born in Yarrawonga, Australia. Carmencita Ojales, a Filipino from Bolinao, Pangasinan, and James Ernest Curtis-Smith, an Australian lawyer, was born in Sydney, Australia. In 1982, her father married Ojales. Jasmine, Jasmine's younger sister, is also an actress. Clare, their father's half-sister, died of a cardiovascular disease at the age of four months old in 2007.

Curtis, a half-Filipino, will visit her mother's relatives in the Philippines with her family. Curtis, a 12-year-old girl from 1997, was approached by a talent scout to ask if she would like to attend a children's beauty pageant. Her father was concerned that it was a scam, but her mother wanted her to try it anyway. Curtis then began to apply to various talent agencies without her father's knowledge. By then, she and her family had decided to remain in the Philippines permanently. Curtis were unable to speak or understand the Filipino language at the time, so they had to attend classes.

Personal life

Curtis' longtime boyfriend, restaurateur, and food blogger Erwan Heussaff married her on November 12th, 2017 in Queenstown, New Zealand. Dahlia Amélie, Curtis' daughter, was born on March 2, 2020. The name "Dahlia" is said to be derived from Curtis' character in her 1997 debut film, Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis.

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Career

Curtis made her film debut in Magic Kingdom in 1997: Ang Alamat ng Damortis. She then joined Viva Films and GMA Network, respectively. Ikaw Na Sana was her first television appearance in the drama series. She appeared in T.G.I.S., which was also a teen-oriented exhibit.

Curtis appeared in films ranging from 1998 to 2003, including Honey, My Love... So Sweet, Ika-13 Kapitulo, Juan & Ted: May Bukas Pa, Beh Bote Nga, Anna Karenina, and Idol Ko si Kap are among the hundreds of television shows wishing for May Bukas Pa, Beh Bote Nga, Kapitulo, and Idol Ko si Kap.

Curtis migrated from GMA Network to ABS-CBN in 2004, describing the change as "significantly life changing." Dina Bonnevie and Kris Aquino appeared on the drama Hiram, her first project on the network. Curtis has also performed as a host and a performer at ASAP, aside from Hiram.

Curtis' big break came in 2005, when she appeared in the fantasy television show Kampanerang Kuba's title role. This was her first collaboration with director Wenn V. Deramas. Curtis also hosted the reality show Qpids with Luis Manzano and a segment of The Buzz.

Curtis Manzano as the hosts of the second season of the reality talent competition, Star Circle Quest, in 2006. She appeared in All About Love, Bea Alonzo, Luis Manzano, Angelica Panganiban and Jason Abalos, as well as Kristine Hermosa's supernatural horror film Wag Kang Lilingon. In the drama film Maging Sino Ka Man, she portrayed Celine Magsaysaysay. She was given accolades for her role in the series, as well as her first acting nomination at the PMPC Star Awards for Best Drama Actress.

Curtis returned to Wenn V. Deramas for the comedy film Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo. She appeared in Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal alongside Oyo Boy Sotto, and she reprised her role in Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik, alongside Oyo Boy Sotto. Curtis became a MTV Philippines video jockey earlier this year.

Curtis appeared in two romantic dramas; When Love Begins, alongside Aga Muhlach, and Baler, the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival's official entry, with Jericho Rosales. She received the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress for her role in the latter. This was Curtis' first acting award. She also received Best Actress awards at the 57th FAMAS Awards, 25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies, 11th Gawad PASADO Awards, and a 27th Luna Award. Curtis top-billed the fantasy television series Dyosa, where she appeared four different characters. She was dubbed the "Dyosa" of Philippine Show business because of her work.

Curtis became one of the morning competition's most popular hosts of Showtime in 2009. He appeared in The Wedding, alongside Vhong Navarro, Kim Atienza, and Vice Ganda, as well as Zanjoe Marudo and Derek Ramsay in the romantic comedy television series The Wedding. At the 24th PMPC Star Awards for Television, she and her co-hosts were recognized for their work in Showtime!

Curtis appeared in Babe, I Love You, a romantic comedy film released in 2010. Sam Milby was the film's first big-screen team-up. She appeared in In Your Eyes, a romantic drama film starring Claudine Barretto and Richard Gutierrez. At the 29th Luna Awards for Best Supporting Actress and a Best Actress of the Year nomination, as well as a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies.

Curtis appeared in the Philippine version of the Korean drama Green Rose, starring Jericho Rosales. She also top-billed The Girl, which was her reunion film with Luis Manzano, and starred in the romantic drama film No One Woman, starring Derek Ramsay and Cristine Reyes. No Other Woman was a box-office hit, grossing Php 100 million in five days. It became the highest-grossing Filipino film for a short period of time until it was eclipsed by Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin later this year. At the 43rd Box Office Entertainment Awards, she and her co-star Cristine Reyes were named as the Box-Office Queens for the film's box-office appearance. Curtis also received the Best Actress and 60th FAMAS Awards at the 14th Gawad Pasado Awards, as well as the 60th FAMAS Awards. In addition, she received her third Movie Actor of the Year nomination at the 28th Prime Minister's Academy Awards for Movies.

Curtis was also on her first foray into the Philippine music scene in the same year. Curtis, a confessed non-singer, released Annebisyosa, her debut studio album on Viva Records on September 25, 2011. She described the album as "great fun" and "not serious," and that people should listen at their own risk. The album was a big hit, receiving PARI gold status in less than a month and platinum status in December of this year.

Curtis performed her first solo concert tour, Annebisyosa: No Other Concert World Tour at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in 2012 in support of her debut album. The concert was also in honor of her 15th anniversary in show business. She worked in several local provinces as well as internationally in Hong Kong and California. At the 44th Box Office Entertainment Awards, she received the coveted Female Concert Artist of the Year award for the concert tour. Curtis' morning sport show, Showtime, was reorganized in 2012, and the replacement of Happy Yipee Yehey! The restaurant is now in its regular noontime slot. At the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television, she received an award for her work in It's Showtime. She then appeared in the romantic drama A Secret Affair, earning her her third FAMAS Award for Best Actress nomination.

Curtis, alongside Kris Aquino and Robin Padilla, produced the drama, Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw, in 2013.

Curtis appeared in ABS-CBN's version of Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel in 2014. She appeared in two films this year, including Sam Milby and Cristine Reyes in The Gifted, as well as the romance drama Blood Ransom. At the 31st PMPC Star Awards for Movies, the actress received her fourth nomination for Best Movie Actor of the Year. She also performed her second studio album, The Forbidden, and appeared at the Smart Araneta Coliseum for her second solo concert tour, The Forbidden Concert: Annekapal.

Curtis spent her time in 2015 on It's Showtime, winning her second award for Best Female TV Host at the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television.

Curtis made a name for herself in 2016, I Love OPM, and its spinoff, We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-Offs, becoming the main host of the reality music competition. During the year, she also launched Forever Young, her third studio album.

Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story, alongside Dingdong Dantes, and the action thriller Buy Bust appeared in 2018. Curtis became a Pekiti-Tirsia Kali practitioner, a style of Filipino Martial Arts, in preparation for her role in the latter. Both films received critical acclaim for their performances, and she received a rare double nomination for Best Actress at the 42nd Gawad Urian Awards. Curtis was selected as one of five Asian artists to be honoured with the Asian Star Up Next award at the Macau Film Festival, for her role in both films. In addition, her appearance in Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story earned her Best Actress nominations at the 37th Luna Awards and the 67th FAMAS Awards, where she was also recognized with the FPJ Memorial Award. Later this year, she appeared in the 44th Metro Manila Film Festival official entry, the horror-thriller film Aurora. At the festival's award ceremony, she received her second nomination for Best Actress for her role in the film.

She appeared alongside Marco Gumabao in the erotic romantic drama film Just a Stranger, which became a box-office hit in 2019. The pair received a nomination for Movie Love Team of the Year at the 36th PMPC Star Awards for Movies, making it her eighth PMPC Star Awards for Movies no. 2. In the musical comedy film The Mall, The Merrier, which was their official entry to the 45th Metro Manila Film Festival, she appeared alongside her It's Showtime co-host, Vice Ganda. Despite mixed-to-average critiques from reviewers, the film was a huge box-office hit. It earned Php 323 million, making it one of the highest-grossing Filipino films and Curtis' highest-grossing film to date. Curtis received her fourth award for Best Female TV Host at the 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television during the year for her appearance on It's Showtime.

Curtis declared a hiatus in 2020 to concentrate on her pregnancy and married life.

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