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1. ANNE CURTIS SMITH

2. 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.

3. 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).

4. 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).

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.[

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.[

15. 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.