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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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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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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Anne Curtis talks about sister's death

MANILA, Philippines -- Until 2007, Anne Curtis had never felt the pain of losing a loved one in her family.

In an interview with "Showbiz Inside Report" aired on Saturday, the 27-year-old actress turned emotional as she recalled the death of her baby sister, Clare, five years ago.



"When she was four months na, she was diagnosed with cardioneuropathy, which has something to do with the heart. For her to have a transplant...you can't find a four-month-old heart anywhere else in the world," she said.

"I remember it so clearly, I was rehearsing for the noontime show back then, tapos tumawag yung dad ko na they're going to take her off the machines na."

Curtis recalled the experience as being "traumatic" since it was the first time she experienced death in her family. She also had to share her father's pain of having "outlived" one of his children.

"I think it was harder for my dad [Australian national James Curtis-Smith], kasi at his age, parang the one thing he kept on saying was, 'It's so hard to outlive your child. So naawa ako," Curtis said.

"Until this day, he always lights a candle for her when we eat kasi parang, hindi niya rin matanggap na 'yung isang anak mo, 'di ba, na-outlive mo."

At the time Clare was suffering from cardioneuropathy, the Kapamilya star was already busy with her showbiz career. But after she learned about the baby's worsening condition, the actress, along with several other half-siblings, gathered in the Philippines to support their father.

Curtis is the eldest daughter of Curtis-Smith with Filipina Carmencita Ojales. Clare is the daughter of the Australian national with his partner after Ojales.

The actress' parents separated when she was 16 years old.

"All of us, all of his children around the world, ang dami namin, we all came to Pampanga to be there for his family. Kasi he hasn't seen 'yung mga ibang anak niya for so long eh," she said.

"My dad said, 'You know the beautiful thing that Clare did? She brought all of us together again'."

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