LOOK: Anne Curtis introduces baby girl Dahlia

MANILA --  Four days since she gave birth, actress-host Anne Curtis finally gave her fans and followers a glimpse of her baby girl, Dahlia Amélie Heussaff.

The "It's Showtime" host gave birth last March 2 in Melbourne, Australia.

In an Instagram post on Friday, Curtis vowed to do everything to protect her little one.

"Never knew I could love someone so much... So much that it hurts in a good way. It’s an unexplainable kind of love. The kind I’ve never felt before. It’s so overwhelming and fills your heart to the brim with pure happiness. I will always be here to love, protect, guide and hold her little hand every step of the way... even when that little hand isn’t so little anymore. Everyone, I would like to introduce our darling daughter, Dahlia Amélie Heussaff," Curtis wrote in the caption.

Meanwhile, Curtis' husband, restaurateur and blogger Erwan Heussaff, also posted about their "beautiful little daughter" in his social media accounts. 


"I never knew that my heart could grow so quickly in just one day. I also had no idea that I could fall in even more in love with my wife. Anne was so impressive throughout her pregnancy and labor and I will forever be in her debt," he wrote.

Curtis and Heussaff tied the knot in New Zealand back in November 2017. 

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Radiant Anne Curtis poses nude in final month of pregnancy

MANILA — It’s a double celebration for Anne Curtis on February 17 as she turns 35 and as she counts the weeks until she gives birth for the first time.


To celebrate, Curtis on Monday shared photos of her in her “birthday suit” with her millions of followers on social media.

Posing nude in photographs captured by BJ Pascual, Curtis showed the changes in her body since becoming pregnant with her husband, restaurateur Erwan Heussaff.

“I have been so amazed how my body has changed, created and grown a little human being. I can feel her little hiccups, her big kicks in my ribs and squirming around in me every single day,” she wrote.

“Not too long till my little girl meets the outside world and she will be the best gift I have ever received in my life,” she added.

Curtis, who is currently in Melbourne, Australia, previously said she is due to give birth in February or March.

“Thank you for your birthday greetings everyone! Sending out light and love to all of you!” she said.

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Netflix acquires Anne Curtis movie 'Aurora'

MANILA -- Netflix has acquired the horror film "Aurora" starring Anne Curtis.

According to a report from Variety, "Aurora" can be watched on the streaming service starting April 25.

"Aurora" is directed by Yam Laranas and is one of the entries in last year's Metro Manila Film Festival. 

The film revolves around Leana (Curtis), a young woman who tries to find the surviving passengers of a ship that crashed into her island home.

Curtis' other film, "BuyBust," was also acquired by Netflix last year.

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Variety honors Anne Curtis, as it puts the spotlight on Asian talent

She may already be considered a superstar in the Philippines. 

But the desire to achieve something even bigger is still burning within Anne Curtis, moreso now after she was recognized as one of the most promising Asian talents of the past year by Variety. 

The US-based magazine teamed up with the International Film Festival and Awards in Macao to present Curtis, along with four other actors from the region, with the Asian Star: Up Next award. 

The ceremony was held at Macao Cultural Center in Macau, China. 

On Instagram Saturday, Curtis recalled the prestigious moment and said that the award will serve as her inspiration to do her best in acting and pursue her biggest dreams. 

"I dedicate this to all the Filipino filmmakers and actors who continue to work hard to make films that are not only appreciated by our fellow Pinoys but also appreciated by the global audience," she wrote. 

In its profile of Curtis, Variety highlighted her role in "BuyBust," the acclaimed action film directed by Erik Matti that became the first-ever Pinoy feature to acquired by Netflix. 

"Sid & Aya (Not A Love Story)" and the horror film "Aurora," an entry to the Metro Manila Film Festival 2018, were also mentioned. 

Last year, Variety named Piolo Pascual as one of the 10 recipients of the Asian Star: Up Next award. 

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Here's a look at Anne, Erwan's wedding video

Newly married couple Anne Curtis and Erwan Heussaff on Saturday treated "It's Showtime" fans to a preview of their blissful New Zealand wedding.

While photos of their swoon-worthy Nov. 12 wedding have already captured the hearts of many, the video of Anne and Erwan's big day showed a more intimate look at the couple.

Put together by videographer Jason Magbanua, the video showed glimpses of the couple's pre-wedding jitters, with an excited Anne jumping on the bed before her wedding and a nervous Erwan saying "Let's do it. No backing out now."

The video also showed scenes of the couple on the edge of a mountain capturing the beautiful view of Queenstown.

But what would probably be the most heartwarming part of the video was Anne's emotional walk down the aisle with a teary Erwan waiting at the altar. The video also captured the couple's first kiss as Mr. and Mrs. Heussaff.

The "It's Showtime" host and her chef beau, who began dating in 2011, exchanged vows less than a year after getting engaged in December.

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Jasmine has mixed emotions as Anne's wedding nears

MANILA – Jasmine Curtis-Smith admitted that she has mixed emotions about the upcoming wedding of her sister, Anne, to restaurant owner and blogger Erwan Heussaff.

In an interview on the sidelines of the press conference of her new film, "Puti," Jasmine said it is understandable that everyone in their family is nervous about the wedding.

"I guess lahat kami sa family, we know it's going to happen, it’s just around the corner. Pero kasi 'yung reality niya, parang shucks, ito na talaga. For her, mas intense pa 'yung nervousness. Actually, the other day magkakasama lang kami nina ate and Erwan. Parang sinabihan siya ni Erwan na in a few days ,September na. Nagulat siya na ang bilis ng takbo ng panahon," she said.

Despite feeling nervous, Jasmine said they are excited to see Anne finally walk down the aisle and marry her long-time boyfriend.

"Excited din talaga kami. Hindi mo pa siya ma-feel completely pero kapag nandoon ka na, alam mong grabe ang emotions ng lahat ng tao," she said.

According to Jasmine, Anne hasn't opened up to her yet on what she plans to do after getting married.

"Feeling ko si ate 'yung tipo na ayaw niyang magbago completely dahil lang nakapag-asawa siya. Siya 'yung tipong tao na kahit wala siyang partner, she can still stand on her own and provide for herself and achieve her dreams. Feeling ko kaya niya iyan kahit ano pang biglang change ang mangyari," she said.
Jasmine, however, appeared surprised when asked if, like her sister, she is ready to tie the knot.

"Me? No, I am only 23. Matagal pa iyon. It's also something na gusto kong isipin kapag feeling ko ready na din ako. Nakikita ko how it is for ate, or how it is for married couples. It's different compared to being boyfriend and girlfriend lang," she said.

"That's a type of commitment na I guess 'yung maturity level ko, wala pa doon," Jasmine added.

Anne got engaged to Heussaff during their trip to the United States late last year.

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Squad goals: Erwan hits Siargao for bachelor party

Erwan Heussaff and his friends spent the weekend on the beach for his bachelor's party.

Among those who were present at the Siargao shindig are brother-in-law Nico Bolzico and Adrien Semblat, Isabelle Daza's husband.

Anne Curtis got engaged to Heussaff during their trip to the United States after she ran in the New York Marathon last year.

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LOOK: Esquire celebrates Filipina beauty with Anne Curtis cover

Anne Curtis is on the cover of the August 2017 issue of Esquire Magazine celebrating the classic Filipina beauty.

According to the lifestyle magazine, Curtis is one of the five iconic women who represent such an image. The list includes Angel Aquino, Tweetie de Leon-Gonzalez, Agot Isidro, and Zsa Zsa Padilla.

The black-and-white cover shows Curtis clad in a semi-sheer dress, which clings to her curves perfectly. She carefully posed her hands over her chest to avoid any wardrobe malfunction.

She was photographed by Francisco Guerrero; styled by Meg Manzano; with grooming by Muriel Vega Perez and hairstyling by Jeff de Guzman and Ken Mendez.

The issue is currently available in newsstands, while a digital edition is up for download on the official app of Esquire.

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Did Erwan just propose to Anne?

MANILA – Did Erwan Huessaff just propose to Anne Curtis?

This was the question of some of the actress' followers after her long-time boyfriend posted a video on YouTube on Saturday showing him down on his knee before Curtis with what appears to be a ring on his hand.

The video documented the couple's recent trip to the United States where they celebrated Halloween and where Curtis participated in a marathon in New York.

Although Curtis and Heussaff have yet to confirm their engagement, many netizens were already congratulating them on their social media accounts.

In one of her interviews in October, Curtis revealed she no longer gets bothered when people constantly ask her about her plans to settle down and start her own family.

This, after three of Curtis’ closest friends tied the knot with their partners this year.

“Kami na lang ni Liz (Uy). Hindi talaga ako na-bother. In the beginning, parang ano ba, tama na. But after a while, okay na. Nasanay na lang din,” she said.

At that time, Curtis said she remains more career-driven but she is optimistic that “when the right time comes, it will happen.”

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LOOK: Anne Curtis goes topless for Metro

MANILA – Actress Anne Curtis only wore a pair of jeans as she graced the cover of the latest issue of Metro Magazine.

Sharing a photo of one of her covers for Metro, Curtis wrote: “First one with my short hair, too! Thank you for having me again, Metro. Big hugs and kisses to all of you! Here’s to ending 2016 with a smile and welcoming 2017 with love, laughter and happiness!”


Curtis’ second cover for Metro showed the actress in a red dress.

Curtis cut her hair short last October as she prepares for her role in the upcoming movie “Buy Bust” directed by Erik Matti.

She also regularly appears on the ABS-CBN noontime program “It’s Showtime” as one of the hosts.

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WATCH: Anne Curtis belts out Adele's 'Hello'

MANILA - At least she can say that she tried.

Kapamilya star Anne Curtis held a concert on March 12 in Dagupan City where she unashamedly belted out pop hits such as Katy Perry's "Dark Horse," Rihanna's "Diamond," and Adele's "Hello."

Viva Entertainment, the talent firm that handles the 31-year-old Curtis, uploaded on its official YouTube channel videos of her performances on Thursday.

"Thank you so much Madlang Dagupan! I had so much fun! Sana nag-enjoy kayo!" Curtis, a self-confessed non-singer, wrote on her Instagram account as the caption to a photo of the huge turnout from her fans.

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How Pinoy fan ended up on stage with Madonna

MANILA - A lucky fan got the chance to be with international pop star Madonna on stage during the first night of her concert at the Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday.

That lucky fan is stylist Shahani Gania, who introduced himself to Madonna as "Super Starlet."

In a lengthy Facebook post, Gania shared how he ended up dancing with Madonna during her performance of the song "Unapologetic Bitch."

He said it all started when two ladies gave him an SVIP ticket, giving him a better view of his idol.


"I cried! I hugged both of them, and in between sobs I explained to them that I'm such a huge fan and that I organized this Madonna exhibit. It was an Oprah moment!" he said.

According to Gania, Madonna made eye contact with him the moment she emerged on stage. He, in turn, sang and danced to every single performance.

"From there, hindi ko na siya binitawan. I knew all the songs! I sang with her in all of them. I danced to everything, never sat down at all! I screamed out the names of all the dancers. She looked at me directly sa isang buong chorus ng 'Who's that Girl'! Heaven!" he said.

Gania said the same ladies who gave him the SVIP ticket then asked him if he wanted to be Madonna's "Unapologetic Bitch" for the night.

Of course, without hesitation, he said yes. At the end of the performance, Madonna gave him a banana and a straw.

Recalling the experience, Gania said: "I had my 4 minutes with her. She called me brave. Her eyes were so beautiful! I made her laugh! Everything was too much to handle! Nakasayaw ko si Madonna! Inakbayan niya ako. Pinatong niya ulo niya sa akin. Sinabi niya ang pangalan ko paulit-ulit: Super Starlet!"

"Ang saya-saya ko right now! Feeling ko lahat ng ginawa ko tama... Mula sa exhibit at pag-memorize ng buong concert, hanggang sa last-minute decision na mag-drag. Everything just came together. The universe gave me my moment with Madonna... The one thing I've been wishing for ever since I found out she was coming to Manila."

Fellow Madonna fans took to social media to congratulate Gania for being chosen to dance with the international pop star on stage.

One of them is "It's Showtime" host Anne Curtis, who even wore a Madonna-inspired outfit during the show.

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Did Anne Curtis give her number to Justin Bieber?

MANILA – Vice Ganda revealed that international pop star Justin Bieber asked for Anne Curtis’ number during one of his visits in Manila.

Vice Ganda shared this information during the Sunday episode of “Gandang Gabi Vice” with special guests Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil.

The three of them were talking about Bieber because the host found out that the Canadian singer was following Soberano on Twitter.

Vice Ganda then said: “May isang celebrity, kilala natin. Dumating dito si Justin Bieber tapos pinahingi niya 'yung number nung kakilala nating girl. Pero si girl nagmaganda, hindi binigay 'yung number.”

Although he initially didn’t want to reveal the female celebrity, he later on said: “Sabi ko sige na mag-join ka na tapos join mo ako. Kaya bongga si girl, dinedma si Justin Bieber. Ayaw ko sabihin. Basta itago na lang natin sa pangalang Curtis. Ang taray ni girl, ‘di ba?”

The last time Bieber visited the country was in December 2013 when he helped raise funds for the victims of super typhoon "Yolanda."

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LOOK: Anne Curtis shows off toned body

MANILA - As if she wasn't already fit enough, "It's Showtime" host Anne Curtis is ready to hit the gym once more in preparation for an upcoming fitness competition in April.

On Instagram on Saturday, the 30-year-old Curtis showed off her toned body and shared that she is again one of the endorsers of Century Tuna, which stages the annual Superbods pageant that promotes a healthy lifestyle.

"Worked hard for this campaign! Wooohoooo! I'm inspired to workout again to reach my fitness goal for 2016! What about you?" a caption to a photo of her wearing a skimpy red bikini read.

Aside from Curtis, actor Derek Ramsay was also tapped as one of the endorsers of Century Tuna. The Superbods pageant will be held on April 10 at The Palace Pool Club in Taguig.

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Solenn Heussaff marries Nico Bolzico in Argentina

MANILA - Actress Solenn Heussaff has reportedly gotten married to non-showbiz partner Nico Bolzico in Argentina.

Actress and model Isabelle Daza shared a “snap” with the caption "Mr and Mrs. Bolzico" on photo and video sharing app Snapchat.

Followers of Heussaff on Instagram also sent their well wishes to the newlywed actress.

With Heussaff on her wedding day were Daza, Georgina Wilson and Anne Curtis, who is in a relationship with Solenn's brother, Erwan.

Heussaff and Bolzico had been living in together as a couple for more than two years before they got engaged in December last year.

In a previous interview with ABS-CBN, Heussaff shared that while her boyfriend supports her career, they have made an effort not to have him be part of showbiz.

"Well, he doesn't involve himself in it," she said. "At ako rin, pag may interviews na gusto mag-interview sa kanya, sabi ko, 'No, he's out of this business.'"

Aside from being an actress, Heussaff is a recording artist and an author. Together with Wilson, she launched her co-written book, "Besties" in April under ABS-CBN Publishing.

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Powerful women: Anne ranks among Beyonce, Taylor in Twitter list

MANILA - What does Anne Curtis have in common with international pop stars Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and Beyonce?

The 30-year-old Kapamilya star, like the American performers, is included in the list of the "100 Most Powerful Women on Twitter," as ranked by Huffington Post UK and marketing company SocialBro.

Based on three filters from Kred, an influence measurement tool, the rankings take into consideration the user's influence (likelihood of her posts being acted upon), outreach (how active she is) and number of followers.



Curtis ranks 37 overall in the list, which is dominated by women from the music industry. They also include Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande.

The "It's Showtime" co-host placed just below Beyonce, and ahead of Thalia, Alicia Keys, Lindsay Lohan, Hilarry Duff, Emma Watson, Christina Aguilera and Adele.

"Way too cool not to share," Curtis said of the list. "I'm at #37 right after Beyoncé. Kilig! Thank you to my lovely followers on Twitter. Love this -- 'Influence is not just about followers: it's about how much you engage with other people to make an impact.'"


Curtis, who joined Twitter in March 2009, became the first Filipino to have more than 8 million followers on the micro-blogging site in April.

She remains the No. 1 most-followed account in the Philippines and now ranks 174th worldwide, ahead of the likes of Pope Francis, TIME magazine, Adam Levine, and Hugh Jackman.

Here's the full list of the Most Powerful Women on Twitter, as posted by HuffPost:

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LOOK: Behind the scenes in Anne's bikini shoot

MANILA - Behind-the-scenes photos of Anne Curtis posing in different bikinis are now making the rounds online -- proving that not all magazine covers need major retouching.

The photos were originally posted by Curtis' hair stylist, Raymond Santiago, on Instagram.

They were taken while the 30-year-old actress was being photographed by BJ Pascual for the April cover of Cosmopolitan Philippines.

Fans, in comments on the photos, dubbed Curtis a "fitspiration" for her toned physique, while showbiz colleagues Maxene Magalona and Lovi Poe called her "sexy" and "hot."

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Anne Curtis is new UNICEF celebrity advocate

TACLOBAN CITY -- Actress and TV host Anne Curtis is UNICEF's newly appointed celebrity advocate for children.

Curtis spent two days visiting parts of Leyte, where she saw the recovery operations in areas hit by Typhoon Yolanda. She also spent time interacting with children and their families.

"I am honored to join UNICEF on this very fulfilling and meaningful trip. I am deeply touched by how children and families have coped and are building back their lives. Clearly, significant progress have been achieved. Talking to children and their families, and being able to bring smiles to their faces is something I will remember for the rest of my life," she said.

As a donor and supporter of UNICEF, Curtis said she is glad to see that the funds have reached and worked for children who are in need.

While in Leyte, Curtis supported emergency response and visited a maternal health care ward in the regional hospital, an immunization site, a child friendly space at a temporary housing site, and educational facilities such as day care centers and elementary schools.

In every site she visited, the "It's Showtime" host took the time to talk with children and families.

"I played with children in a child-friendly space and a day care center. I read books to them and helped them draw in an arts and crafts session. I washed hands with school children and participated in their song and dance number," she shared.

"It was heartwarming to listen to mothers, children and young people. It is important that people know these stories, understand how communities are recovering and what we can do to help."

As a UNICEF celebrity advocate for children, Curtis will focus on promoting Early Childhood Care & Development. She will also help in mobilizing support and resources for the most vulnerable children and families, those living in abject poverty, are affected by violence, abuse, exploitation, and particularly in emergency and conflict situations.

Curtis has been a supporter of UNICEF since 2009.

"We trust that with her popularity and large following, Anne will play a significant role in drawing due attention to issues affecting the most vulnerable, marginalized and underserved children," said UNICEF Philippines representative Lotta Sylwander.

In the Philippines, Curtis joins UNICEF national ambassador Gary Valenciano and UNICEF special advocate for children Daphne Paez in upholding UNICEF’s mandate to protect and promote the rights of children worldwide.

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LOOK: Bikini-clad Anne Curtis heats up Amanpulo

MANILA – Aside from former beauty queen Bianca Manalo, another local celebrity recently raised the temperature in the island resort of Amanpulo in Palawan as she flaunted her toned body.

Kapamilya star Anne Curtis, together with her boyfriend Erwan Heussaff and her sister Jasmine, visited Amanpulo last week.

On Instagram, the “It’s Showtime” host posted photos of herself wearing a bikini as she explores the island resort, which she referred to as “paradise.”

Her posts immediately garnered tens of thousands of “likes” from her fans and followers, who all praised her sexy figure.




Before Manalo and Curtis, model Coleen Garcia caused social media buzz as she showed off her well-sculpted body during a vacation with boyfriend Billy Crawford in Maldives.

Her photos quickly circulated online, with netizens turning to her as their new “fitspiration.”

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Anne Curtis' new TV show to air internationally

MANILA - After her recent Hollywood film, Anne Curtis is adding another feather to her cap with the announcement of a TV show that is set to air internationally next year.

Cable channel Lifetime Asia on Sunday announced that the 29-year-old actress will host "F Word Out Loud," which is said to be a six-part magazine style series about "fun, food, and fashion."

The show, which has yet to be given a premiere date, aims to give an insider's look at Philippine city life to viewers across Asia.

Although no specific territories have been announced, Lifetime Asia on Twitter confirmed that "F Word Out Loud" will be broadcast internationally.

The unveiling of the project coincided with Curtis' launch as the new face of Lifetime Asia at a packed Trinoma mall on Sunday, which saw the self-confessed "non-singer" belting out a few tunes.

On Twitter, Curtis expressed excitement over the new program, which will mark her second international project after the horror film "Blood Ransom" co-starring Germany-born actor Alexander Dreymon.

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