Anne Curtis Biography

Anne Ojales Curtis-Smith (born 17 February 1985), also known as Anne Curtis-Smith or simply Anne Curtis, is a Filipino-Australian actress, television host, recording artist, and VJ in the Philippines.

Curtis starred in several television series, which include Hiram (2004-2005), Kampanerang Kuba (2005), Maging Sino Ka Man (2006-2007) Dyosa (2008), The Wedding (2009), Green Rose (2011), and Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw (2013), and has hosted the noontime show It's Showtime (2009-present). In 2014, she portrays the iconic Komiks character Dyesebel in Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel.

She also starred in several films like No Other Woman (2011), which grossed Php 278 million at the box office and her role in the film earned her a FAMAS Award for Best Actress. Her other box-office hit films include Babe, I Love You (2010) and A Secret Affair (2012). Her other critically lauded roles were in the films Baler (2008) and In Your Eyes (2010).

Throughout her career, she has received a Metro Manila Film Festival Award, three FAMAS Award nominations (winning one), three PMPC Star Award for Movies nominations, two Luna Award nominations (winning one), and six PMPC Star Award for TV nominations (winning two).

Early life

Curtis was born in Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia, the daughter of Carmencita Ojales, a Filipina, and James Ernest Curtis-Smith, an Australian lawyer. Her father is a World War II veteran and married Carmencita Ojales in 1982. 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. Curtis, being half-Filipino, would visit her mother's relatives in the Philippines with her family. In 1997, 12-year-old Curtis was approached by a talent scout to ask if she would like to get into a children's beauty pageant. Her father feared that it was a scam, while her mother wanted her to try it. Without her father's knowledge, Curtis then started to go to different talent agencies. and meet her first boyfriend Anthony, By that time, she and her family decided to stay permanently in the Philippines. Curtis could not speak or understand the Filipino language at the time thus she had to take classes.

Career

1997-2003: Career beginnings

About a month later, Curtis was asked if she wanted to try acting. She said yes and she auditioned for a part in the movie Magic Kingdom. where she won the role of Princess Dahlia. Afterwards, she signed with Viva Films. Her first television appearance was in GMA 7's Ikaw Na Sana. She was then cast as Emily in the teen-oriented show, TGIS. She also starred in the television series Anna Karenina. Curtis starred in minor and supporting roles in the films Honey, My Love... So Sweet, Ika-13 Kapitulo, Juan & Ted: Wanted and in the television shows May Bukas Pa, Beh Bote Nga, and Idol Ko si Kap.

2004-2010: Breakthrough

In 2004, Curtis moved from GMA 7 to ABS-CBN, stating the move "majorly life changing." She then acted alongside Dina Bonnevie and Kris Aquino in Hiram, which aired until 2005. Aside from Hiram, Curtis also joined ASAP as a host and as a performer.

Curtis' big break came in 2005 when she won the title role in the television series Kampanerang Kuba. This marked her first collaboration with director Wenn V. Deramas. Curtis admitted that Deramas was eyeing another actress for the role, but she auditioned anyway. In this project, she got the chance to work with veteran actresses Eula Valdez and Jean Garcia. Curtis then hosted the reality show Qpids with Luis Manzano, and a segment in The Buzz called Wannabuzz.

In 2006, Curtis, along with Luis Manzano, hosted Star Circle Summer Kid Quest. That same year, she starred in All About Love, a three-in-one love flick where she co-starred with John Lloyd Cruz, Bea Alonzo, Luis Manzano, Angelica Panganiban and Jason Abalos. She then filmed Wag Kang Lilingon' with Kristine Hermosa. She portrayed Celine Magsaysay in the drama series Maging Sino Ka Man where she received raved reviews for her performance. and received a nomination for Best Drama Actress at the PMPC Star Awards for TV.

Curtis co-starred with Oyo Boy Sotto in Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal, . She reprised her role of Celine Magsaysay in the second instalment of Maging Sino Ka Man, entitled Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik. She reunited with Wenn V. Deramas on their second collaboration, Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo.

In 2008, Curtis starred in When Love Begins, a romantic drama film where she was paired with Aga Muhlach. In July 2008, Curtis was announced to play the lead role in Baler, alongside Jericho Rosales. The film was an official entry to 2008 Metro Manila Film Festival. Her performance in the film was critically lauded, leading to a Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress. This marked Curtis' first acting award. She also received a FAMAS Award for Best Actress nomination, a PMPC Star Award for Movies for Movie Actress of the Year nomination, a Gawad PASADO Award for Pinakapasadong Aktress nomination, and a Luna Award for Best Actress nomination. Also in 2008, Curtis topbilled the television series Dyosa. She played four different characters in the said series. Because of her role in this series, she was dubbed as the "Dyosa" of Philippine Showbiz.

She became one of the main hosts of the morning variety show, Showtime' in 2009 which included Vhong Navarro, Kim Atienza and Vice Ganda. Also in 2009, she starred in the television series, The Wedding, with Zanjoe Marudo and Derek Ramsay.

In 2010, she starred in the film Babe, I Love You. The movie marked her first big-screen team-up with Sam Milby. Her second film for 2010 was In Your Eyes alongside Claudine Barretto and Richard Gutierrez. Her role in this film earned her a Luna Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Movie Actress of the Year nomination at the PMPC Star Awards for Movies.

2011-present

In 2011, she starred in the Philippine adaptation of the Korean series, Green Rose. where she starred again with Jericho Rosales. She also topbilled the film Who's That Girl?, which served as her reunion movie with Luis Manzano. Although a confessed non-singer, Curtis launched her debut album, Annebisyosa, under Viva Records, on 25 September 2011. She asked for her bosses to release her album, as it is one of her dreams. She described her album as "super fun" and "not serious." She also stated that people should listen at their own risk. In October 2011, the album reached the gold status, as it sold 10,000 copies. Curtis cried while receiving the gold record award. The album reached the Platinum status in December 2011. On 28 September 2011, her film No Other Woman, which also starred Derek Ramsay and Cristine Reyes, was released. It grossed Php 100 million in five days. The film became the highest-grossing film in the Philippines, until it was beaten by The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin. Her performance in the film lead her and co-star Cristine Reyes to be recognised as the Box Office Queens at the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Foundation's Box-Office Entertainment Awards. She also won as the Pinakapasadong Aktres at the Gawad Pasado Awards and received a FAMAS Award for Best Actress. At PMPC Star Awards for Movies, she was nominated as Movie Actress of the Year.

On 28 January 2012, Curtis staged her first solo concert entitled Annebisyosa: No Other Concert World Tour at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The concert was also in celebration of her 15th year in show business. Luis Manzano, Vhong Navarro, Vice Ganda, Rico Blanco, Ira Cruz, Sam Milby, Derek Ramsay, Cristine Reyes Afterwards, several provincial concerts were held. She also performed internationally in cities such as Hong Kong and California. Also in 2012, Curtis' show Showtime replaced Happy Yipee Yehey! in the noontime slot. She also starred in the movie, A Secret Affair, which earned her 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.

Curtis' projects in 2014 included her playing the title role in ABS-CBN's adaptation of Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel, comedy film The Gifted and her second studio album The Forbidden. She had her second solo concert titled 'The Forbidden Concert Annekapal' in May at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

In 2015, the 'Kuyakoy' moves of Curtis started to become viral online then eventually called as the "?Kuyakoy Queen"?. In 2016, she became the host of I Love OPM, alongside with Erik Nicolas, a singing competition which involves foreign people. She also guested in FPJ's Ang Probinsyano with Christopher De Leon

Philanthropy

In March 2015, Curtis became a celebrity advocate for UNICEF Philippines, having been a supporter of the organization since 2009. As an advocate, she visited parts of Leyte that were devastated by Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) in 2013 to meet with children and families affected by the typhoon and observe recovery operations. In October 2015, Curtis launched a marathon called the "Heroes for Children Run" to benefit UNICEF's "1,000 Days of Life" campaign. In February 2016, Curtis announced that she had written a children's book entitled Anita, The Duckling Diva in collaboration with UNICEF Philippines.

Personal life

In December 2016, Curtis became engaged to her longtime boyfriend, restaurateur and food blogger Erwan Heussaff, who is the brother of actress, TV host, and model Solenn Heussaff.

Filmography

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network	Notes
1997-2002	Anna Karenina	Ginny	GMA Network
1997-99	T.G.I.S.	Emily / Em
1997-98	Ikaw Na Sana	Jasmin
1999-2003	Beh Bote Nga	Genie Fer
2000	H2K: Hati-Hating Kapatid	Jillian / Jill	IBC
	May Bukas Pa	Bea Miguel / Maria Milagros Catacutan	RPN
	G-mik	Apple	ABS-CBN
2001	Kakabakaba	Girlie	GMA Network	Episode: "Chaka Doll"
2000-03	Idol Ko si Kap	Pepper
2002	Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw	Rosanna Luarca
2003	Ang Iibigin Ay Ikaw Pa Rin
	SOP	Host / Herself
	Love to Love	Casey de Leon		Episode: "My 1, 2, Love"
	Nuts Entertainment	Herself
2004-05	Hiram	Stephanie Borromeo	ABS-CBN	223 episodes
2004-13	ASAP	Performer / Host / Herself
2005	Pinoy Big Brother	Host / Herself		Segment: Buzz
	The Buzz			Segment: Wanna Buzz
	Pablo S. Gomez's Kampanerang Kuba	Fatima "Imang" De Vera / Bernadette		140 episodes
	Qpids	Host / Herself
2006	Komiks Presents	Beba		Episode: "Mamayang-Hatinggabi"
		Alpha Omega Girl		Episode: "Alpha Omega Girl"
	Maalaala Mo Kaya	Moni		Episode: "Salamin"
	Love Spell	Rowena		Episode: "Wanted Mr. Perfect"
	Star Circle Summer Kid Quest	Host / Herself
2006-07	Maging Sino Ka Man	Celine Magsaysay		163 episodes
2007	Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal	Monica Fernandez		30 episodes
	Your Song	Lalaine		Episode: "Someone in the Dark"
	MTV TimeOut	VJ / Herself	MTV Pilipinas
	Gimme Ten
2007-08	Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik	Celine Magsaysay-Berenguer	ABS-CBN	78 episodes
2008	Love Spell	Pearl		Episode: "The Face Shop"
2008-09	Dyosa	Josephine (Dyosa Cielo/Agua/Tierra)		115 episodes
2009	May Bukas Pa	Carla Sandoval		5 episodes
	The Wedding	Candice De Menes		50 episodes
2009-present	It's Showtime	Host / Herself		Main host
2010	Magpasikat
	Eat Bulaga	Guest / Herself
2011	Green Rose	Angela Tuazon		73 episodes
	100 Days to Heaven	Tagabantay		Guest
2013	Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw	Ruth Manrique		63 episodes
	Kapamilya Deal or No Deal	Guest player / Herself
2014	Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel	Dyesebel		17 March 2014 (pilot episode) 18 July 2014 (episode finale)
2015	On the Wings of Love	Herself		Special guest appearance
2016	I Love OPM	Host/Herself		Main Host with Eric Nicolas
	FPJ's Ang Probinsyano	Katrina "Trina" Trinidad		guest appearance
	We Love OPM	Host/Herself		Main Host

Film

Year	Title	Role	Company
1997	Magic Kingdom	Dahlia	Viva Films
1998	Tulak Ng Bibig, Kabig Ng Dibdib	Shirley	Viva Films, FLT Films International
1999	Honey, My Love... So Sweet	April	Viva Films
2000	Ika-13 Kapitulo	Angela	Viva Films
2000	Juan & Ted: Wanted	Hazel	Viva Films
2002	Mahal Kita: Final Answer!		Viva Films
2002	Akala Mo		Viva Films
2003	Lastikman	Young Linda	Viva Films
2003	Filipinas	Lyra	Viva Films
2006	All About Love	Badong	Star Cinema
2006	Wag Kang Lilingon	Melissa/Nina	Star Cinema, Viva Films
2007	Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo	Christine Outback	Star Cinema, Viva Films
2008	When Love Begins	Michelle 'Mitch' Valmonte	Star Cinema, Viva Films
2008	Baler	Feliza Reyes	Viva Films
2009	Ang Panday	Adora	GMA Films, Imus Productions
2010	Babe, I Love You	Sandra "Sasa" Sanchez	Star Cinema, Viva Films
2010	In Your Eyes	Julia Delos Santos	GMA Films, Viva Films
2010	Petrang Kabayo	Kalesa Passenger	Viva Films
2011	Who's That Girl?	Elizabeth Pedroza	Viva Films
2011	No Other Woman	Kara Zalderiaga	Star Cinema, Viva Films
2012	A Secret Affair	Rafaela "Rafi" Delgado	Viva Films
2014	The Gifted	Zoe Tuazon / Joey	Viva Films
2014	Blood Ransom	Crystal	Tectonic Films, Viva Films
2016	Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo may Boyfriend?	Kylie	Viva Films, The IdeaFirst Company

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Album details	Certifications
Annebisyosa	Release date: 15 September 2011 Label: Viva Records Formats: CD, Digital download	PARI: Platinum
The Forbidden Album	Release date: 2014 Label: Viva Records Formats: CD, Digital download
Forever Young	Release date: 4 March 2016 Label: Viva Records Formats: CD, Digital download

Compilation albums

Title	Album details
Showtime: The Album	Release date: 15 October 2010 Label: Star Records Formats: CD, Digital download

Awards and recognitions

Year	Organization	Award	Work	Result	Ref
2006	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women in the World		Rank No. 17
	MAXIM Magazine	HOT 100		Rank No. 2
	YES! Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards	Most Fashionable Young Female Celebrity
	MYX Music Awards 2006	Favorite Guest Appearance in a Music Video	"I Need You" by Mark Bautista
2007	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women in the World		Rank No. 9
	3rd ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards	Pop Female Fashionista
	1st Star Magic Ball	Best Dressed Female of the Night
	Preview Magazine	Best Dressed
	Uno Magazine	Hottest Girls		Rank No. 1
	21st PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Drama Actress	Maging Sino Ka Man
	GMMF's 38th Box Office Entertainment Awards	Princess of Philippine Movies and Television	Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo
2008	2nd Star Magic Ball	Most Chandon Sparkling Couple of the Night (shared with Sam Milby)
	Belo Medical Group's 18th Anniversary Ball	Venus of the Night
	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women in the World		Rank No. 9
	Uno Magazine	Hottest Girls		Rank No. 1
	YES! Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards	Most Fashionable Young Female Celebrity
	YES! Magazine	Top 20 Celebrity Endorsers		Rank No. 19
		100 Most Beautiful Stars
	Yahoo! Year-In Review	Top Searches of 2008
	34th Metro Manila Film Festival	Best Actress	Baler
	Anak TV Seal Awards	Most Admired Female Personality
	4th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards	Pop Screen Kiss (shared with Aga Muhlach)	When Love Begins
		Pop Kapamilya TV Character	Dyosa
		Pop Female Fashionista
2009	Metrowear Magazine	STYLE ICON OF THE YEAR
	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women in the World		Rank No. 8
	US GIRLS August Awards	Most Fashionable
	3rd Star Magic Ball	Most Glamorous Celebrity of the Night
	5th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards	POP Female Fashionista
	23rd PMPC Star Awards for TV	Female Star of the Night
	Anak TV Seal Awards	Most Admired Female TV Personality
	YES! Magazine	100 Most Beautiful Stars
	27th People's Choice Dangal ng Bayan Awards	Best Actress and Commercial Endorser
	5th USTv Awards	Students' Choice of Actress in a Daily Soap Opera	Dyosa
	People's Choice Awards	Top Entertainer of the Year by the Year-Ender Excellence			'
		People's Choice Seal of Excellence Awards Committee
	25th PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Movie Actress of the Year (Best Actress)	Baler
	11th Gawad PASADO Awards	PinakaPASADOng Aktres
	57th FAMAS Awards	Best Actress
2010	4th Star Magic Ball	Most Glamorous Celebrity of the Night
	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women in the World		Rank No. 18
	6th ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards	Pop Loveteam (shared with Sam Milby)	Babe, I Love You
		Pop Female Fashionista
		Pop Cover Girl
		Pop Screen Kiss (shared with Sam Milby)	Babe, I Love You
		Pop Celebrity Cameo Role	"Beautiful Girl" by Christian Bautista
	YAHOO! Year-In Review	Top 10 Searches		Rank No.4
	Anak TV Seal Awards	Most Admired Female Personality
	24th PMPC Star Awards for TV	Best Talent Search Program Hosts (shared with co-hosts)	Showtime
	YES! Magazine	100 Most Beautiful Stars
2011	Studio 23's 1st Barkada Choice Awards	Choice Tweet Idol
	Cosmopolitan Fun, Fearless Awards	Superstar Award
	Yahoo! OMG! Philippines Awards	Hottest Actress
	27th PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Movie Actress of the Year (Best Actress)	In Your Eyes
	29th Luna Awards FAP	Best Supporting Actress
	People Asia Magazine	Woman of Style and Substance
	Anak TV Seal Awards	Most Admired Female Personality
	5th ASAP 24K Gold Record Awards	Female Artist Awardee	Annebisyosa
	25th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Drama Actress	Green Rose
		Best Talent Search Program Hosts (shared with co-hosts)	Showtime
	FHM Philippines	100 Sexiest Women of the World		Rank No. 17
	YES! Magazine	100 Most Beautiful Stars
		Top 20 Celebrity Endorsers		Rank No. 12
	7th ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards	Pop Female Artist	Annebisyosa
		Pop Celebrity Cameo	"Bumuhos Man ang Ulan" by Jericho Rosales
		Pop Female Fashionista
2012	28th PMPC Star Awards for Movies	Movie Actress of the Year (Best Actress)	No Other Woman
	14th Gawad PASADO Awards	PinakaPASADOng Aktres
	GMMF's 43rd Box Office Entertainment Awards	Most Popular Female Novelty Singer	Annebisyosa
		Box Office Queen	No Other Woman
	2nd Yahoo! OMG! Philippines Awards	Celebrity of the Year
	TAMBAYAN OPM Awards	Phenomenal Entertainers of The Year	Annebisyosa
	YES! Magazine	100 Most Beautiful Stars		Rank No. 1
	60th FAMAS Awards	Best Actress	No Other Woman
2013	9th USTv Students' Choice Awards	Best Variety Show Host	It's Showtime
	3rd EdukCircle Awards	Most Influential Celebrity Endorser of the Year
	44th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards	Female Concert Performer of the Year
2014	27th Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards	Favorite Asian Act
	Anak TV Seal Awards	Most Admired TV Personality
	Comguild Academe's Choice Award	Most Admired Female Endorser
	4th Eduk Circle Awards	Most Influential Celebrity Endorser
2015	Umalahok Juan Awards	Best Female TV Personality
	31st PMPC Star Awards For Movies	Movie Actress of the Year (Best Actress)	The Gifted
	29th PMPC Star Awards for Television	Best Female TV Host	It's Showtime		done