Anne Curtis

Dubbed as the Asia's 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.

Regarded as one of the most influential celebrities in the Philippines, Forbes Asia named her as one of the top 100 digital stars in the Asia-Pacific region.

As of 2021, she remains as the Philippines' top Instagram personality with over 17 million followers, and is also the 4th most followed Filipino celebrity on Facebook with over 18 million followers.

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.

Elsewhere, Curtis was also the number one Instagram influencer in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Her father married Ojales in 1982.

Her younger sister, Jasmine, is also an actress.

Anne Curtis-Smith (born 17 February 1985) is a Filipino-Australian actress, model, television host, entrepreneur and recording artist.

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.

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..

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.

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 2004, Curtis moved from GMA Network to ABS-CBN, stating the move "majorly life changing."

Her first project with the network was the drama, Hiram, starring Dina Bonnevie and Kris Aquino.

Aside from Hiram, Curtis also joined ASAP as a host and as a performer.

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.

Curtis then hosted the reality show Qpids with Luis Manzano, 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. 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, as well as the supernatural horror film, Wag Kang Lilingon with Kristine Hermosa.

She portrayed Celine Magsaysay in the drama series Maging Sino Ka Man. She received acclaim for her performance in the series, and received her first acting nomination at the PMPC Star Awards for TV for Best Drama 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 2007, Curtis reunited with Wenn V. Deramas for the comedy film, Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo.

She also co-starred with Oyo Boy Sotto in Sineserye Presents: May Minamahal, and reprised her role of in the second installment of Maging Sino Ka Man, entitled Maging Sino Ka Man: Ang Pagbabalik.

Earlier in the year, Curtis also became a video jockey for MTV Philippines.

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).

In 2008, Curtis starred in two romantic dramas; When Love Begins, alongside Aga Muhlach, and the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival official entry, Baler, with Jericho Rosales.

She is also one of the main host of the noontime variety show It's Showtime (2009–2020, 2022–present).

Anne Ojales Curtis-Smith was born in Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia, the daughter of Carmencita Ojales, a Filipina from Bolinao, Pangasinan, and James Ernest Curtis-Smith, an Australian lawyer.

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.

In 2014, she portrayed the iconic Komiks character Dyesebel in Mars Ravelo's Dyesebel.