Anne Curtis Smith, popularly known as Anne Curtis, is a well-known Filipino-Australian actress, television host, entrepreneur, and model.
Over the years, she has become one of the most successful and highest-paid actresses in the Philippine entertainment industry.
Her versatility, charisma, and vibrant screen presence have endeared her to Filipino audiences.
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- Full name: Anne Curtis Smith
- Stage name: Anne Curtis
- Date of Birth: February 17, 1985
- Age: 39
- Birthplace: Yarrawonga, Australia
- Nationality: Filipino-Australian
- Occupation: Actor, TV host, model, entrepreneur
- Height: 1.68 m
- Parents: Carmen Ojales and James Ernest Curtis-Smith
- Siblings: Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Thomas James Curtis-Smith
- Spouse: Erwan Heussaff (married 2017)
- Children: Dahlia Amelie Heussaff
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Anne Curtis Smith was born on February 17, 1985, in Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia. Her father is Carmen Ojales, a Filipino from Bolinao, Pangasinan, and her mother is James Ernest Curtis Smith, an Australian lawyer. Anne has two siblings, her sister Jasmine Curtis Smith, who is also an actress, and her brother Thomas James Curtis Smith.
Curtis spent her childhood in Australia, where she completed her primary education before moving to the Philippines to pursue a career in entertainment. She continued her studies at Santa Rosa College in the Philippines.
Profession
Anne Curtis began her career as a child actress, appearing in commercials and television shows at a very young age. At the age of 12, she made her film debut in the 1997 fantasy drama Magic Kingdom: Analama DamotisShe rose to fame in 2005 when she played a disfigured woman in the TV series The Disfigured Woman Kuba Village.
From 1998 to 2003, Curtis played supporting and minor roles in films and television shows. In 2004, she moved from GMA Network to ABS-CBN, calling the switch “life-changing.” Her first project at ABS-CBN was the TV series HiramShe also participated in variety shows ASAP Serve as host and performer.
Anne’s big break came in 2005 when she starred in Kuba Villagewith director Wenn V. Deramas. Over the years, she has starred in a number of successful films in different genres, including:
- Secret Affair (2012)
- genius (2014)
- Sid and Aya: Not a Love Story (2018)
- aurora (2018)
- Just a stranger (2019)
- The bigger the mall, the busier it is! (2019)
In 2015, Curtis was named UNICEF’s Celebrity Advocate for Children, and in 2019, she became the organization’s national ambassador. She was also named one of the most promising Asian entertainers by Variety magazine and international film festivals and awards in 2018. Forbes Asia included her in its 2020 list of the top 100 digital stars in the Asia-Pacific region.
Curtis became the fourth Filipino to have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong in 2024. She is the most followed Filipino celebrity on Twitter and the second most followed Filipino celebrity on Instagram.
Awards and nominations
Anne Curtis has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career in recognition of her contributions to film and television:
Film Awards:
- Metro Manila Film Festival:
- Best Actress (2008) Packing machine
- Best Actress (2011) No other woman
- FAMAS Awards:
- Best Supporting Actress (2011) In your eyes
- Best Actress (2011) No other woman
- Best Actress (2013) Secret Affair
- Luna Award:
- Best Supporting Actress (2011) In your eyes
- Box Office Entertainment Award:
- Box Office Queen (2013)
- FAP Awards:
- Best Supporting Actress (2011) In your eyes
- Best Actress (2019) Sid and Aya: Not a Love Story
Television Awards:
- PMPC TV Star Award:
- Best Talent Search Show Host (2012) It’s showtime
- Best Actress in a Drama Series (2012) kalangankoichika
- Best Female TV Host (2013) It’s showtime
- Best Reality/Game Show Host (2013) It’s showtime
Social Media
- Instagram: @annecurtissmith
- Facebook: Anne Curtis
- Twitter: @annecurtissmith
Personal life
Anne Curtis married her long-time partner, Erwan Heussaff, a French-Filipino chef, food vlogger and entrepreneur, in a beautiful wedding in Queenstown, New Zealand on November 12, 2017. They have one daughter, Dahlia Amelie Heussaff, who now lives in the Philippines.
Filmography
TV series:
- Solidarity (1997)
- Geographic Information System (1998–2003)
- May Bucas Pa (2000)
- Bebotia (2002–2004)
- Anna Karenina (2003)
- Idol Kochkap (2003)
- Kuba Village (2005)
- It’s showtime (2009 to present)
- Angel Probinciano (2021)
- Philippines Drag Race (2023)
Film:
- Magic Kingdom: Analama Damotis (1997)
- My dear, my love…so sweet (1999)
- Ika-13 Capitullo (2000)
- Juan & Ted: Wanted (2001)
- All about love (2006)
- I am so cute! (2007)
- When love begins (2008)
- Packing machine (2008)
- De Sousa (2008)
- In your eyes (2010)
- No other woman (2011)
- Secret Affair (2012)
- genius (2014)
- Sid and Aya: Not a Love Story (2018)
- aurora (2018)
- Just a stranger (2019)
- The bigger the mall, the busier it is! (2019)
- Buyout (2018)
net worth
Anne Curtis has an estimated net worth of $10 million, thanks to her success in acting, hosting, and various entrepreneurial ventures.
Her performances in blockbuster movies and television shows along with brand endorsements and involvement in various charitable activities have contributed greatly to her wealth.
