Anne Curtis-Smith[fn 1] (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈkəɹ.tɪs]; born 17 February 1985)[1] is an Australian-born Filipino actress, television host, entrepreneur and model.

[4] At age 12, Curtis made her film debut in the fantasy drama Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis (1997).

She soon took more starring roles in films, generally in mainstream productions such as All About Love (2006), Ang Cute ng Ina Mo!

In the ensuing years, she starred in a number of commercially successful films of various genres, such as A Secret Affair (2012), The Gifted (2014), Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story (2018), Aurora (2018), Just a Stranger (2019) and The Mall, The Merrier!

Curtis's films have collectively earned ₱1.87 billion, making her one of the highest-grossing Filipino box office stars of all time.

Despite initial scepticism from her father, Curtis, with her mother's support, decided to explore opportunities in the entertainment industry.

At the time, Curtis faced the challenge of not being able to speak or understand Tagalog, prompting her to enroll in language classes.

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.

[13] Curtis' big break came in 2005, when she played the title role in the fantasy television series Kampanerang Kuba.

[19] In 2006, Curtis joined Luis Manzano as hosts of the second kids season of the reality talent competition, Star Circle Quest.

[20] 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,[20] as well as the supernatural horror film, Wag Kang Lilingon with Kristine Hermosa.

[27] In 2008, Curtis starred in two romantic dramas; When Love Begins, alongside Aga Muhlach,[28] and the 34th Metro Manila Film Festival official entry, Baler, with Jericho Rosales.

alongside Vhong Navarro, Kim Atienza, and Vice Ganda,[37] and starred in the romantic comedy television series, The Wedding, with Zanjoe Marudo and Derek Ramsay.

[38] 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.

[68] In 2015, Curtis focused on It's Showtime, and received her second win for Best Female TV Host at the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television.

[71] In 2018, she starred in the romantic drama Sid & Aya: Not a Love Story, alongside Dingdong Dantes, and the action thriller Buy Bust.

[80] During the year, Curtis also received her fourth win for Best Female TV Host at the 33rd PMPC Star Awards for Television for her work on It's Showtime.

[83] In the recent Magpasikat 2023, Anne, along with teammates Ryan and Ogie, secured the second runner-up position, earning a reward of 200,000 pesos.

[85][86] In October 2015, Curtis launched a marathon called the "Heroes for Children Run" to benefit UNICEF's "1,000 Days of Life" campaign.

[88] In February 2016, Curtis launched her first written work, a children's book entitled Anita, The Duckling Diva in collaboration with UNICEF Philippines.

[93] Curtis dated several actors in the past namely Chubi del Rosario, Oyo Boy Sotto, Paolo Araneta, Richard Gutierrez, Luis Manzano and Sam Milby.

In December 2016, Curtis became engaged to her longtime boyfriend, restaurateur and food blogger Erwan Heussaff;[94][95] they were married on 12 November 2017 in Queenstown, New Zealand.

[97] In 2024, Curtis will be featured as a wax figure in the Madame Tussauds Hong Kong' Glamour Zone on December 9, in recognition of her remarkable talent and contributions to the world of entertainment.

The figure, wearing a cream Dior gown and holding a microphone with a timeless silver jewelry was unveiled at Makati City in November 27.