ANNE CURTIS SMITH

Anne Curtis-Smith
Anne Curtis-Smith[fn 1] (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈkuɾtɪs]; born 17 February 1985)[1] is a Filipino-Australian actress,
model, television host, entrepreneur and recording artist. [2] Dubbed as the "Multimedia Superstar", she is recognised
as one of the most successful celebrities of the 21st-century in the Philippines. She is the first Filipina celebrity to
reach 20 million followers on Instagram, amassing millions on other social media as well.
Curtis has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including two FAMAS Awards, a Luna Award,
two Metro Manila Film Festival Awards, and five PMPC Star Awards for Television. Additionally, she has also been
nominated for two Gawad Urian Awards, and eight PMPC Star Awards for Movies.[7] Regarded as one of the most
influential celebrities in the Philippines, [8] Forbes Asia named her as one of the top 100 digital stars in the Asia-Pacific
region.[9] As of 2021, she remains as the Philippines' top Instagram personality with over 17 million followers,[8][10] and
is also the 4th most followed Filipino celebrity on Facebook with over 18 million followers. [11] She was also the first
Filipino to reach 14 million followers on Twitter, and is currently the second most followed Filipino celebrity on the
platform.[12][13][14] Elsewhere, Curtis was also the number one Instagram influencer in United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Curtis has also starred in several films, including the box-office hits Baler (2008), No Other Woman (2011), A Secret
Affair (2012), The Gifted (2014), Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story (2018), and The Mall, The Merrier (2019).[16] She is the
third highest grossing Filipino actress (9th overall) of the 2010s decade with her films grossing over Php 1.5 billion in
box-office receipts.[17] Furthermore, she has since starred in several hit television series, including Hiram (2004–
2005), Kampanerang Kuba (2005), Maging Sino Ka Man (2006–2007), Dyosa (2008), Green Rose (2011)
and Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (2013). In 2014, she portrayed the iconic Komiks character Dyesebel in Mars Ravelo's
Dyesebel. She is also one of the main host of the noontime variety show It's Showtime (2009–2020, 2022–present).
Early life
Anne Ojales Curtis-Smith[18] was born in Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia, the daughter of Carmencita Ojales, a
Filipina from Bolinao, Pangasinan, and James Ernest Curtis-Smith, an Australian lawyer. [19] Her father married Ojales
in 1982.[20] Her younger sister, Jasmine, is also an actress. On their father's side, they had a half-sister named Clare
who died in 2007 due to a cardiovascular disease at four months old.
In 1997, at the age of 12, Curtis, who is half-Filipino, visited her mother's relatives in the Philippines with her family.
During this trip, a talent scout approached her, inviting her to enter a children's beauty pageant. Despite initial
scepticism from her father, Curtis, with her mother's support, decided to explore opportunities in the entertainment
industry. Without her father's knowledge, she began attending various talent agencies. Eventually, the family made the
decision to stay permanently in the Philippines. At the time, Curtis faced the challenge of not being able to speak or
understand the Filipino language, prompting her to enroll in language classes.
Career
1997–2004: Early works
In 1997, Curtis had her film debut in Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis. Afterwards, she signed with Viva
Films and GMA Network. Her first television appearance was in the drama series, Ikaw na Sana. She was also part of
the teen-oriented show, T.G.I.S..[22]
From 1998 to 2003, Curtis had a string of minor and supporting roles in films such as Honey, My Love... So
Sweet, Ika-13 Kapitulo, Juan & Ted: Wanted and in television shows May Bukas Pa, Beh Bote Nga, Anna
Karenina, and Idol Ko si Kap.
2004–2010
In 2004, Curtis moved from GMA Network to ABS-CBN, stating the move "majorly life changing." [23] Her first
project with the network was the drama, Hiram, starring Dina Bonnevie and Kris Aquino.[24] Aside from Hiram, Curtis
also joined ASAP as a host and as a performer.[citation needed]
Curtis' big break came in 2005, when she played the title role in the fantasy television series Kampanerang Kuba.
This marked her first collaboration with director Wenn V. Deramas.[23][25] Curtis then hosted the reality
show Qpids with Luis Manzano,[26] and a segment in the talk show, The Buzz called Wanna Buzz.

In 2006, Curtis joined Luis Manzano as hosts of the second kids season of the reality talent competition, Star Circle
Quest.[28] That same year, she starred in the romantic drama All About Love, where she co-starred with John Lloyd
Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Luis Manzano, Angelica Panganiban and Jason Abalos,[28] as well as the supernatural horror
film, Wag Kang Lilingon with Kristine Hermosa.[29] She portrayed Celine Magsaysay in the drama series Maging Sino
Ka Man. She received acclaim for her performance in the series, [30] and received her first acting nomination at
the PMPC Star Awards for TV for Best Drama Actress.
In 2007, Curtis reunited with Wenn V. Deramas for the comedy film, Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo.[32] She also co-starred
with Oyo Boy Sotto in Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal,[33] and reprised her role of in the second installment
of Maging Sino Ka Man, entitled Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik.[34] Earlier in the year, Curtis also became
a video jockey for MTV Philippines.[35]
In 2008, Curtis starred in two romantic dramas; When Love Begins, alongside Aga Muhlach,[36] and the 34th Metro
Manila Film Festival official entry, Baler, with Jericho Rosales.[37] For her performance in the latter, she won
the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress.[38] This marked Curtis' first acting award. [39] She also received
Best Actress nominations at the 57th FAMAS Awards, [40] 25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies,[41] 11th Gawad
PASADO Awards,[42] and a 27th Luna Awards. Also in 2008, Curtis top-billed the fantasy television
series Dyosa, where she played four different characters. [43] Because of the role, she was dubbed as the "Dyosa" of
Philippine Show business.
In 2009, Curtis became one of the main hosts of the morning competition program, Showtime! alongside Vhong
Navarro, Kim Atienza, and Vice Ganda,[45] and starred in the romantic comedy television series, The Wedding,
with Zanjoe Marudo and Derek Ramsay.[46] For her work in Showtime!, she and her co-hosts received a nomination
for Best Talent Search Program Host at the 24th PMPC Star Awards for TV.
In 2010, Curtis starred in the romantic comedy film Babe, I Love You. The movie marked her first big-screen team-up
with Sam Milby.[47] She also starred in the romantic drama film In Your Eyes, alongside Claudine Barretto and Richard
Gutierrez.[48] Her role in the film earned her an award for Best Supporting Actress at the 29th Luna Awards,[49] and a
Movie Actress of the Year nomination at the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies.[
2011–2014
In 2011, Curtis starred in the Philippine adaptation of the Korean drama, Green Rose, with Jericho Rosales.[51] She
also top-billed the comedy film Who's That Girl?, which served as her reunion movie with Luis Manzano, [52] and
starred in the romantic drama film No Other Woman, with Derek Ramsay and Cristine Reyes. No Other Woman was a
box-office success, grossing Php 100 million in five days. [53] It briefly became the highest-grossing Filipino film,
[54]
before it was eclipsed by The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin, later in the year.[55] For the film's box-office
performance, she and her co-star Cristine Reyes were recognised as the Box-Office Queens at the 43rd Box Office
Entertainment Awards.[56] Curtis also won the Best Actress awards at the 14th Gawad Pasado Awards, [57] and 60th
FAMAS Awards.[58] Furthermore, she received her third Movie Actress of the Year nomination at the 28th PMPC Star
Awards for Movies.
In the same year, Curtis also had her first foray into the Philippine music scene. Although a confessed non-singer,
[60]
Curtis launched her debut studio album, Annebisyosa, under Viva Records, on 25 September 2011.[61] She
described the album as "super fun" and "not serious", and jokingly stated that people should listen at their own risk.
[62]
The album was an instant hit, reaching PARI gold status in less than a month, [63] and platinum status in December
of that year.
In 2012, Curtis staged her first solo concert tour, Annebisyosa: No Other Concert World Tour at the Smart Araneta
Coliseum, in support of her debut album. The concert was also in celebration of her 15th year in show business. [65][66]
[67]
She performed in several local provinces as well as internationally in cities such as Hong Kong and California. [68]
[69]
For the concert tour, she won the award for Female Concert Performer of the Year at the 44th Box Office
Entertainment Awards.[70] Also in 2012, Curtis' morning competition program, Showtime, was reformatted into a
noontime variety show, It's Showtime, and replaced Happy Yipee Yehey! in its regular noontime slot.[71] For her work
in It's Showtime, she received an award for Best Female TV Host at the 27th PMPC Star Awards for Television. She
then starred in the romantic drama A Secret Affair, which earned her a third FAMAS Award for Best
Actress nomination.[
In 2013, Curtis, along with Kris Aquino and Robin Padilla, led the drama series, Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw.[73]
In 2014, Curtis played the title role in ABS-CBN's adaptation of Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel.[74] She also starred in two
films that year; the comedy film The Gifted, with Sam Milby and Cristine Reyes, and the romance thriller, Blood
Ransom. The former earned her a fourth nomination for Movie actress of the year at the 31st PMPC Star Awards for
Movies.[75] She also released her second studio album, The Forbidden, and had her second solo concert tour, The
Forbidden Concert: Annekapal at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.