LOOK: With bathtub photo, Jasmine Curtis-Smith sets Instagram on fire

Jasmine Curtis-Smith sent temperatures soaring when she posted a photo on Instagram Monday of her taking a bath.

It was last year when her followers began expressing worry about her being anorexic, given her weight loss. She has since denied them, maintaining that she's perfectly "healthy."  

She did admit that the rumors caused her to feel depressed, because "that was all [she] heard" about her. 

In an interview with Cosmopolitan Philippines last month, she talked about how she tried to gain weight to stop speculation from spreading. She acknowledged that this ended up not only affecting her mentally but also physically. 

"I think I did a lot of damage to my state of mind and also my body in turn as a result of how I was thinking," she said. "I’m trying to repair that, and work on myself, and really understand my body." 

“Rather than seeing what's there and what's working on everyone else and trying to impose that on myself, I want to understand what’s best for myself," she added. 

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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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Sam Concepcion confirms relationship with Jasmine

MANILA – “I guess so. Oo.”

This was the confirmation from Sam Concepcion when asked on “Buzz ng Bayan” on Sunday if he and Jasmine Curtis are now officially a couple.

Host Boy Abunda asked the singer-actor the candid question to clarify surrounding reports that Jasmine’s elder sister, actress Anne Curtis, confronted him at Vice Ganda’s birthday party last month.

Although he has already spoken about it before, Concepcion reiterated that he and Anne have already settled the issue and are now okay.

“Yes, there was a confrontation that happened. She did go up to me and she talked to me. Hindi ko naman po sasabihin na hindi nangyari 'yun. Pero all for the good of everybody, naiintindihan ko siyempre. Kasi kung ako may nakababatang kapatid, siyempre gusto kong i-test 'yung manliligaw,” he said.

The singer-actor, however, explained that he did not expect it to happen that’s why he appeared shocked as was earlier reported by an online entertainment site.

“Nung nangyari po 'yun, my friends who were also in the party said, ‘Halika na, I think we should go.’ I was a bit of shocked and I just kind of… umalis na lang din ako,” he said.

As far as he knows, Jasmine’s family likes him as he has a good relationship with the actress’ parents.

Prodded if he thinks Anne also likes him for her sister, he said, “I think she’s for Jasmine’s happiness naman. Siyempre she does her part to stand up for her.”

Meanwhile, Concepcion played down intrigues linking him to his “Mirabella” co-star Julia Barretto.

“[Julia and I] work with each other for ‘Mirabella.’ Lumaki nang lumaki 'yung storya. Even she said hindi niya alam kung saan nanggagaling 'yung intriga,” he said.

In an earlier interview, Barretto said she only sees Concepcion as a big brother since they have worked together back when she was still young.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Jasmine admits talking to Anne, Sam Concepcion

MANILA – Jasmine Curtis-Smith admitted talking to rumored boyfriend Sam Concepcion and sister Anne Curtis after the two celebrities' alleged confrontation at Vice Ganda’s birthday party.

In an interview with the Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP), Jasmine said she heard from both sides and that they were “very open and very honest” with her.

“I want to understand everyone that was involved, that’s all. Okay naman, they’re both very open and very honest to me,” she said.

“Again, I’m not in the position to talk, as much as people think that I’m the one who can clear this issue off or save people’s name. I don’t have the right because I don’t know what other’s really, truly, deeply feeling for what they went through that evening,” she stressed.

The article about the confrontation, which was similarly published on PEP last April 1, cited a "source" who "got the details from a party guest at the celebration."

PEP quoted the source as saying that Curtis "drank at the party," and that the actress told Concepcion: "Why are you here? Who invited you? You are not classy enough to be here!"

Curtis, the report added, then allegedly asked Concepcion: "Ba't mo niloloko ang kapatid ko?"

On that same day, the “Dyesebel” actress immediately posted her statement about the allegations on Instagram and denied that such words were spoken.

When asked if it is true that she and her sister had a misunderstanding because of what supposedly happened, Jasmine said: “It’s pretty silly. Well, people will talk eh. Gano’n talaga. Kung ano mang mahanap nilang lusot para magawan sila ng intriga. So okay. Bahala kayo diyan.”

Meanwhile, Jasmine said she appreciates the "Dyesebel" star for saying she will protect her at all cost.

“Of course, it’s a very natural feeling for sisters to want to protect her little sister. There’s no surprise there. I’m thankful that she’s willing to be judged for protecting me. And I love her. You know, people can judge all they want, but she’s an open book,” she said.

source: www.abs-cbnnews.com

Jasmine surprised with Cinemalaya win

MANILA – Young actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith still can't believe that she won in the recently concluded Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival for her very first movie.

The younger sister of Kapamilya talent Anne Curtis bagged the best supporting actress award for her role in “Transit,” which was entered in the “New Breed” category of the popular indie film fest.

In an interview with ABS-CBN News after the awarding ceremonies on Sunday, the young actress said she did not expect to win as joining the festival itself is already an honor for her.

“Hindi ko talaga siya in-expect. We were having a conversation before I heard my name. When I heard my name, I said, ‘Am I presenting again?’ And then someone said, ‘You just won best supporting actress.’ Yung face ko talagang, I don’t want to go out yet. I tried to compose myself,” she said.

She added: “I’m so happy. I did not expect this for my first film. I did not even expect to be getting a film from Cinemalaya. Just that was enough for me and getting an award is more than enough. I’m over the moon.”

After receiving her award, Curtis-Smith said the first person she sent an SMS to was her mother.

“I texted my mom, she’s probably asleep in Australia. My Ate (Anne Curtis) texted me. I’m just so thankful and so blessed. I’m just so thankful for everything and everyone who hugged me,” she said.

“Transit” tells the story of Filipino diaspora in Israel. It specifically deals with one family, siblings working in Tel Aviv. They have expired working visas. They are in hiding.

Read ABS-CBNnews.com’s review of the movie here:

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Sam Concepcion opens up on Jasmine Curtis-Smith

Kapamilya singer gears up for 'new music, new image'

MANILA, Philippines -- Sam Concepcion has finally addressed his rumored romantic ties with actress-model Jasmine Curtis-Smith.

The 20-year-old Kapamilya singer said he intends to formally court the younger sister of "Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw" star Anne Curtis, and by extension their family members.

Concepcion said he has been visiting Jasmine and Anne's mother Carmencita Ojales at the hospital, where had been admitted for a hip surgery. After a successful operation, she was discharged from the hospital on Saturday.

"I still have to... ligawan syempre the family, her mom, and Anne and everyone else. It never ends, it doesn't stop there. Hindi naman siguro matatapos yung panliligaw ko sa kanila," Concpecion told ABS-CBN News at the sidelines of the recent launch of the first store of American Eagle Outfitters in the country.

Asked on the current status of his relationship with Jasmine, Concepcion only offered that they have been able to spend more time together recently, now that the 18-year-old actress is based in the Philippines.

Until this year, Jasmine had been based in Australia for her studies.

"We've known each other for a long time. She is special naman talaga to me. We've been seeing more of each other recently because she's here now," Concepcion said.

He also affirmed when asked if he is happy that Jasmine is staying in the Philippines now.

Meanwhile, Concepcion said he is gearing up for his music career launch in Indonesia. The singer was originally set to go on tour there in February, but had to put off the schedule due to recent floodings in Jakarta.

According to Concepcion, his latest album will offer an "all-new" image and music for him as a performer.

"My album is under Universal Records. It's going to be new music for me, something that you haven't heard me do. Bagong look. Just showing the audience na this is the new me. It's very different kung ano 'yung nire-release ko dati," he said.

He added that the shift in image is also a way to "graduate" from his being identified with the popular kiddie talent search "Little Big Star," which he won in 2005.

"Parang na-stuck 'yung mga tao sa idea na 'Little Big Star' pa rin ako eh, which is a long time ago. So I'll be presenting the new me which I hope they will like," he said.

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Jasmine Curtis-Smith mum on 'romantic' ties with Sam Concepcion

MANILA, Philippines -- Did Jasmine Curtis-Smith and Sam Concepcion become a couple at one point?


At the sidelines of a press conference held Thursday for her beauty services endorsement, the 18-year-old actress was asked on her rumored relationship with the 20-year-old Kapamilya talent.

"We're friends, we hang out, we watch movies, ganoon. Hangout-hangout lang. We're good friends," said Curtis-Smith, who is the younger sister of "It's Showtime" host Anne Curtis.

Asked whether Concepcion is courting her, she said: "Tanungin niyo na lang siya."

Curtis-Smith kept mum, merely saying "basta," when reporters noted that rumors have surfaced that she and Concepcion were actually a couple for a time.

"Basta we know each other, we hang out, basta 'yun na 'yun. I'm not denying we're really good friends," she said. "Somewhat, yes, somewhat we're special."

According to Curtis-Smith, she is set to stay for good in the Philippines to continue her showbiz career, having finished high school in Australia. The young actress said she will live with her older sister, Anne, to "establish [her] footing."

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Jasmine Curtis-Smith deftly balances school and career

Now we see her, now we don’t. And now we see her again. But don’t blink.

If TV5 Princess Jasmine Curtis-Smith is not as visible as her fans would want her to be, it’s because the Australian-based younger sister of superstar actress Anne Curtis continues to shuffle between her school and her showbiz career.

Currently on her Year 12 at Loyola College, in Watsonia, Melbourne, Jasmine is very grateful to the Kapatid network for allowing her to prioritize her studies even as her career continues to blossom at this early stage.

“Considering the flexible time that TV5 gives me, I’m able to balance both school and my career because they let me study and let me have my space there and then when I come here, they’re very generous as they always give me something to do, I’m always busy everyday,” she said during her live interview on “Paparazzi Showbiz Exposed” Saturday afternoon.

Discovered while visiting her sister Anne last year, Jasmine, who already has several commercial endorsements under her belt, quickly became a contract star of TV5.

The network then immediately gave her memorable starring roles including the teleserye remake of “Ang Utol Kong Hoodlum”as the love interest of JC De Vera and the mini-series, “Nandito Ako” opposite American Idol sensation David Archuleta.

While she still hasn’t decided whether she will eventually move back in the country Jasmine has made it clear that if and when she does, her studies will remain her primary goal.

Her mother, Carmen Curtis-Smith, who is currently in town to help map out Jasmine’s career plans, admit that unlike Anne who had her sights set on showbiz when she joined it at a young age, Jasmine has always been the studious type.

For someone who is not always around to sustain her career momentum, it’s amazing how Jasmine’s popularity continues to skyrocket with every brief stop during school breaks.

Ate Anne may be on the top of the world these days after topping the list of Yes magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful Stars but Jasmine is also in another equally distinguished and arguably far more exciting company: that of FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women.

Although this is only her first time in the FHM list, her debut ranking of number 80 is nothing to scoff at as she is also ahead of more established names like Alessandra Da Rossi, Rufa Mae Quinto, Karylle, Maxene Magalona and Maricar Reyes.

“Given that I’ve been only here in this industry for a year and a half, I find it flattering na pati sa FHM napasama ako, it’s unbelievable,” the young actress, now 18, exclaimed in disbelief. “I don’t consider myself in that level yet since I’m still young and still innocent.”

Right now, the very innocent Jasmine is taping for the very wholesome “Pidol’s Wonderland” where we will be seeing her for the next four Sundays.
As far as lovelife is concerned, Jasmine and her mom are both one in saying, “it’s not yet time” although Mama Carmen revealed that someone is “hanging around” her precious daughter.

But before her mother could even whisper the guy’s name to “Paparazzi” hosts Zoren Legaspi and Lucy Torres-Gomez, Jasmine let out a cautionary scream.

“Mommy!” she warned.

Suitor or no suitor, Jasmine Curtis-Smith certainly has no shortage of people who love seeing her—even on the small screen that she only gets to occasionally grace with her glowing presence.

source: interaksyon.com