Monday, December 17, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Anne Hosts Cherry Mobile 2012 Dealers Night
Anne Curtis donned her signature sexy red lips and chic black dress to host the recent 2012 Dealers Night by Cherry Mobile. The event took place at the Le Pavilion Metropolitan Park in Pasay.
Anne sang her favorite hits “Fireworks,” “Alone,” and “Call Me Maybe” to entertain the crowd. She sure made everyone's night memorable and fun.
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Anne Curtis on The Morning Rush
Anne Curtis had a fun time at The Morning Rush which aired December 4, 2012. Anne is just so adorable and lovable. Love her singing too. You go Anne!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Anne Curtis on the Cover of Metro Magazine March 2012
Anne Curtis on the Cover of Metro Magazine March 2012. Multimedia Princess Anne Curtis wears Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2012 collection for Metro Magazine's March 2012 issue.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Jasmine Curtis-Smith on the Cover of Meg 2012 | Photos
Jasmine Curtis-Smith on the Cover of Meg 2012 | Photos. Australian-Filipino young star and sister to Anne Curtis, Jasmine Curtis-Smith blossoms the cover of Meg Magazine’s February 2012 issue.
Jasmine’s captivating beauty really exudes on the magazine’s cover courtesy of Niko Miguel G. Villegas.
The latest issue features 135+ Fashion and Beauty must-haves, Special guide for Single since Birth and so much interesting articles.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Q and A with Anne Curtis
Q: What special preparations did you do for your concert?
Anne Curtis: A lot of brainstorming, dance rehearsals and proper breathing methods.
Q: It’s your first major concert. Aren’t you scared?
Anne: I’m terrified and nervous but super excited at the same time!
Q: Have you had any voice training?
Anne: It will be a fun show. I will just be myself. I will have fun and hopefully everyone will have fun, too. I’m not a serious singer and I don’t think people expect me to suddenly, magically transform into one in this concert. But I assure everyone of a great time.
Not really for voice because there’s no hope there but proper breathing methods so I don’t run out of breath easily while singing and dancing.”
Q: How do you take care of your voice (no cold drinks, etc.)?
Anne: I eat and drink what I like as I always have. It really doesn’t make a difference for me. Hahahaha! My voice is what it is.
Q: What kind of diet do you follow? Mention food that you avoid and food that you always crave for?
Anne: Right now, I’m on a no-carbs diet. MUST FIT INTO MY OUTFITS for the concert! I’m always craving for anything, especially potato. Chips, baked potatoes, French fries and pasta!
Q: Favorite snack?
Anne: Fruits!
Q: How much water do you take per day?
Anne: This is something I have to do more of. It’s very important to hydrate yourself especially in a country that’s always humid.
Q: What workout do you do?
Anne: Right now, because of time constraint I’ve just been doing my own training at my gym. But before the concert came up, I had time to do core kinesis and plyometrics.
Q: What part of your body needs improvement?
Anne: I would like my arms to be a bit more toned and have legs like those of Madonna’s! She’s crazy-toned!
Q: What part of your body is most vulnerable?
Anne: My tummy! I love to eat so I always have to make sure I don’t go overboard. My cheat day is Sunday.
Q: What part of your body is your favorite?
Anne: My lips.
Q: What part of a guy’s body do you notice first?
Anne: His eyes and nose. So in general his face.
Q: What else about a guy turns you on?
Anne: If he’s funny, intelligent and can cook!
Q: And what’s in a guy that turns you off?
Anne: If he is conceited, arrogant and has dirty nails.
Q: How much sleep do you get per night?
Anne: If I’m lucky, a maximum of six hours and a minimum of four.
Q: Favorite sleepwear?
Anne: Big T-shirt and undies, or pretty nightgown.
Q: How many pillows do you sleep with?
Anne: Two.
Q: Do you snore?
Anne: Hmmm…not that I know of.
Q: Do you talk in your sleep?
Anne: I have caught myself waking up talking or crying.
Q: Do you sleepwalk?
Anne: No.
Q: What’s the last thing that you do before you go to sleep?
Anne: Tweet or read a book and then I pray.
Q: What’s the first thing that you do when you wake up?
Anne: Go back to sleep for another five minutes.
Q: How do you cope with stress?
Anne: I become very quiet.
Q: Favorite city, favorite hideaway?
Anne: Anywhere really, as long as I’m with the people I love.
Q: How often do you see your doctor, dermatologist and dentist?
Anne: When I have the time to.
Q: How’s your love life (with boyfriend Erwan Heussaff)?
Anne: Happy as can be.
Q: How long does it take you to fix yourself (from taking a shower to dressing up)?
Anne: It depends on where I’m going, but usually around 30 to 40 minutes.
Q: Name three men that you find sexy.
Anne: Ryan Gosling, James Franco and Christiano Ronaldo.
Q: And three women that you find as sexy as you are.
Anne: The women who I want to be as sexy as are Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba and all the Victoria’s Secret models.
Q: Using only body language, how would you make a guy know that you admire him?
Anne: A lot of prolonged stares and smiling.
Anne Curtis: A lot of brainstorming, dance rehearsals and proper breathing methods.
Q: It’s your first major concert. Aren’t you scared?
Anne: I’m terrified and nervous but super excited at the same time!
Q: Have you had any voice training?
Anne: It will be a fun show. I will just be myself. I will have fun and hopefully everyone will have fun, too. I’m not a serious singer and I don’t think people expect me to suddenly, magically transform into one in this concert. But I assure everyone of a great time.
Not really for voice because there’s no hope there but proper breathing methods so I don’t run out of breath easily while singing and dancing.”
Q: How do you take care of your voice (no cold drinks, etc.)?
Anne: I eat and drink what I like as I always have. It really doesn’t make a difference for me. Hahahaha! My voice is what it is.
Q: What kind of diet do you follow? Mention food that you avoid and food that you always crave for?
Anne: Right now, I’m on a no-carbs diet. MUST FIT INTO MY OUTFITS for the concert! I’m always craving for anything, especially potato. Chips, baked potatoes, French fries and pasta!
Q: Favorite snack?
Anne: Fruits!
Q: How much water do you take per day?
Anne: This is something I have to do more of. It’s very important to hydrate yourself especially in a country that’s always humid.
Q: What workout do you do?
Anne: Right now, because of time constraint I’ve just been doing my own training at my gym. But before the concert came up, I had time to do core kinesis and plyometrics.
Q: What part of your body needs improvement?
Anne: I would like my arms to be a bit more toned and have legs like those of Madonna’s! She’s crazy-toned!
Q: What part of your body is most vulnerable?
Anne: My tummy! I love to eat so I always have to make sure I don’t go overboard. My cheat day is Sunday.
Q: What part of your body is your favorite?
Anne: My lips.
Q: What part of a guy’s body do you notice first?
Anne: His eyes and nose. So in general his face.
Q: What else about a guy turns you on?
Anne: If he’s funny, intelligent and can cook!
Q: And what’s in a guy that turns you off?
Anne: If he is conceited, arrogant and has dirty nails.
Q: How much sleep do you get per night?
Anne: If I’m lucky, a maximum of six hours and a minimum of four.
Q: Favorite sleepwear?
Anne: Big T-shirt and undies, or pretty nightgown.
Q: How many pillows do you sleep with?
Anne: Two.
Q: Do you snore?
Anne: Hmmm…not that I know of.
Q: Do you talk in your sleep?
Anne: I have caught myself waking up talking or crying.
Q: Do you sleepwalk?
Anne: No.
Q: What’s the last thing that you do before you go to sleep?
Anne: Tweet or read a book and then I pray.
Q: What’s the first thing that you do when you wake up?
Anne: Go back to sleep for another five minutes.
Q: How do you cope with stress?
Anne: I become very quiet.
Q: Favorite city, favorite hideaway?
Anne: Anywhere really, as long as I’m with the people I love.
Q: How often do you see your doctor, dermatologist and dentist?
Anne: When I have the time to.
Q: How’s your love life (with boyfriend Erwan Heussaff)?
Anne: Happy as can be.
Q: How long does it take you to fix yourself (from taking a shower to dressing up)?
Anne: It depends on where I’m going, but usually around 30 to 40 minutes.
Q: Name three men that you find sexy.
Anne: Ryan Gosling, James Franco and Christiano Ronaldo.
Q: And three women that you find as sexy as you are.
Anne: The women who I want to be as sexy as are Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba and all the Victoria’s Secret models.
Q: Using only body language, how would you make a guy know that you admire him?
Anne: A lot of prolonged stares and smiling.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Anne Curtis is Super Hot in Century Tuna's Superbods 2012 TVC | Video
Anne Curtis is Super Hot in Century Tuna's Superbods 2012 TVC. Anne Curtis and Derek Ramsay for Superbods 2012. Super hot!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Anne Curtis and Sam Milby Singing "Always Be My Baby"
Anne Curtis and Sam Milby Singing "Always Be My Baby." A duet by Anne and Sam from the Annebisyosa concert.
Anne Curtis Excited Over Teleserye with Kris Aquino and Robin Padilla
Anne Curtis Excited Over Teleserye with Kris Aquino and Robin Padilla. Anne Curtis revealed she was grateful for being given the chance to work with Queen of All Media Kris Aquino and Bad Boy of Philippine Cinema Robin Padilla.
Anne says:
"Nakaka-excite din kasi to be able to work with Ms. Kris Aquino and of course Robin Padilla. Parang I feel so blessed and humbled na I was given this opportunity, kaya talagang kahit na super segue, kahit gaano kaaga, kahit gaano ka-late pa ito matapos, talagang ka-career-in ko."
The three of them will star in an upcoming action-packed teleserye called Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw on ABS-CBN. Shooting for the teleserye will start on February 21.
Anne says:
"Nakaka-excite din kasi to be able to work with Ms. Kris Aquino and of course Robin Padilla. Parang I feel so blessed and humbled na I was given this opportunity, kaya talagang kahit na super segue, kahit gaano kaaga, kahit gaano ka-late pa ito matapos, talagang ka-career-in ko."
The three of them will star in an upcoming action-packed teleserye called Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw on ABS-CBN. Shooting for the teleserye will start on February 21.
Anne Curtis Sings Adele's "Someone Like You"
Anne Curtis Sings Adele's "Someone Like You." Here is Anne Curtis' rendition of Adele's "Someone Like You" as performed from her Annebisyosa concert.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Anne Curtis Tops "Most Popular Twitter Users" List
Anne Curtis Tops "Most Popular Twitter Users" List. With over 2 million followers, Princess of All Media Anne Curtis still reigns as the most-followed local celebrity on Twitter now. Anne is so far the only one from the Philippines to have achieved that mark and the first to enter the Top 200 worlwide ranking, where she's currently at #198, according to TwitterCounter.com.
PHILIPPINES' 50 MOST POPULAR TWITTER USERS as of January 2012
1. Anne Curtis Smith (@annecurtissmith) 2,151,428 followers
2. Angel Locsin (@143redangel) 1,314,373
3. Vice Ganda (@vicegandako) 1,252,705
4. Kris Aquino (@itsmekrisaquino) 1,154,944
5. Sam Milby (@samuelmilby) 1,072,260
6. Angelica Panganiban (@IamAngelicaP) 1,045,282
7. KC Concepcion (@kc_concepcion) 1,020,451
8. Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) 996,415
9. Iya Villania (@iyavillania) 948,911
10. Luis Manzano (@luckymanzano) 925,053
11. Pokwang (@pokwang27) 868,664
12. Kim Atienza (@kuyakim_atienza) 777,298
13. MYX Philippines (@MYXPhilippines) 756,476
14. Cristine Reyes (@yourqueenAAsays) 754,809
15. Sarah Geronimo (@SGeronimo25) 737,967
16. Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) 728,659
17. Pres. Noynoy Aquino (@noynoyaquino) 722,865
18. Nikki Gil (@nikkigil) 689,457
19. Maja Salvador (@dprincessmaja) 674,894
20. Charice (@OfficialCharice) 664,677
21. Ruffa Gutierrez (@iloveruffag) 649,893
22. Mariel Rodriguez (@itsmemarielt) 602,571
23. GMA News (@gmanews) 587,753
24. Mo Twister (@djmotwister ) 578,808
25. Tim Yap (@officialtimyap) 543,047
26. Xian Lim (@XianLimm) 540,742
27. Maxene Magalona (@maxenemagalona) 535,148
28. Derek Ramsay (@IAmDerekRamsay) 496,113
29. Ryan Bang (@ryanbangko) 495,357
30. Karylle (@anakarylle) 490,819
31. Julia Montes (@montesjulia) 488,982
32. Jodi Sta. Maria (@JodiStaMaria) 488,120
33. PINOY TAYO (@PINOY_QUOTES) 481,019
34. Jasmine Curtis (@jascurtissmith) 475,553
35. Georgina Wilson (@iloveGEORGINA) 472,693
36. John Prats (@iamjohnprats) 462,353
37. Solenn Heussaff (@solennheussaff) 439,072
38. Kathryn Bernardo (@bernardokath) 437,887
39. Christian Bautista (@xtianbautista) 431,242
40. Liz Uy (@lizzzuy) 428,368
41. Jericho Rosales (@jericho_rosales) 408,966
42. Camille Prats (@CamillePrats) 400,043
43. Raymond Gutierrez (@mondgutierrez) 398,174
44. Yeng Constantino (@yengunplugged) 397,401
45. Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) 395,943
46. Karen Davila (@Karen_Davila) 395,152
47. Daniel Padilla (@imdanielpadilla) 384,331
48. ABS-CBN News Channel (@ANCALERTS) 368,910
49. Alessandra De Rossi (@msderossi) 357,714
50. Ogie Diaz (@ogiediaz) 355,408
PHILIPPINES' 50 MOST POPULAR TWITTER USERS as of January 2012
1. Anne Curtis Smith (@annecurtissmith) 2,151,428 followers
2. Angel Locsin (@143redangel) 1,314,373
3. Vice Ganda (@vicegandako) 1,252,705
4. Kris Aquino (@itsmekrisaquino) 1,154,944
5. Sam Milby (@samuelmilby) 1,072,260
6. Angelica Panganiban (@IamAngelicaP) 1,045,282
7. KC Concepcion (@kc_concepcion) 1,020,451
8. Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) 996,415
9. Iya Villania (@iyavillania) 948,911
10. Luis Manzano (@luckymanzano) 925,053
11. Pokwang (@pokwang27) 868,664
12. Kim Atienza (@kuyakim_atienza) 777,298
13. MYX Philippines (@MYXPhilippines) 756,476
14. Cristine Reyes (@yourqueenAAsays) 754,809
15. Sarah Geronimo (@SGeronimo25) 737,967
16. Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) 728,659
17. Pres. Noynoy Aquino (@noynoyaquino) 722,865
18. Nikki Gil (@nikkigil) 689,457
19. Maja Salvador (@dprincessmaja) 674,894
20. Charice (@OfficialCharice) 664,677
21. Ruffa Gutierrez (@iloveruffag) 649,893
22. Mariel Rodriguez (@itsmemarielt) 602,571
23. GMA News (@gmanews) 587,753
24. Mo Twister (@djmotwister ) 578,808
25. Tim Yap (@officialtimyap) 543,047
26. Xian Lim (@XianLimm) 540,742
27. Maxene Magalona (@maxenemagalona) 535,148
28. Derek Ramsay (@IAmDerekRamsay) 496,113
29. Ryan Bang (@ryanbangko) 495,357
30. Karylle (@anakarylle) 490,819
31. Julia Montes (@montesjulia) 488,982
32. Jodi Sta. Maria (@JodiStaMaria) 488,120
33. PINOY TAYO (@PINOY_QUOTES) 481,019
34. Jasmine Curtis (@jascurtissmith) 475,553
35. Georgina Wilson (@iloveGEORGINA) 472,693
36. John Prats (@iamjohnprats) 462,353
37. Solenn Heussaff (@solennheussaff) 439,072
38. Kathryn Bernardo (@bernardokath) 437,887
39. Christian Bautista (@xtianbautista) 431,242
40. Liz Uy (@lizzzuy) 428,368
41. Jericho Rosales (@jericho_rosales) 408,966
42. Camille Prats (@CamillePrats) 400,043
43. Raymond Gutierrez (@mondgutierrez) 398,174
44. Yeng Constantino (@yengunplugged) 397,401
45. Rhian Ramos (@whianwamos) 395,943
46. Karen Davila (@Karen_Davila) 395,152
47. Daniel Padilla (@imdanielpadilla) 384,331
48. ABS-CBN News Channel (@ANCALERTS) 368,910
49. Alessandra De Rossi (@msderossi) 357,714
50. Ogie Diaz (@ogiediaz) 355,408
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Anne Curtis: 2011 StarStudio Celebrity of the Year
Anne Curtis: 2011 StarStudio Celebrity of the Year. Princess of All Media Anne Curtis is on the cover of StarStudio magazine's January 2012 cover where she is named "Celebrity of the Year." The year 2011 proved to be Anne's year with a hit daily talent show "Showtime," a blockbuster movie "No Other Woman," a certified platinum album "AnneBisyosa," endorsements and magazine covers.
Also Included in the issue were the magazine's 2011 readers' polls for Hottest Matinee Idol, Best Fashion Moments of the Year, Weddings of the Year, etc. Get your copy of StarStudio magazine available nationwide.
Also Included in the issue were the magazine's 2011 readers' polls for Hottest Matinee Idol, Best Fashion Moments of the Year, Weddings of the Year, etc. Get your copy of StarStudio magazine available nationwide.
Kris Aquino - Anne Curtis TV Series Starts Shooting in February
Kris Aquino revealed recently that her primetime soap "Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw" with Anne Curtis starts shooting by February.
Kris says:
"I have the next 6 wks to get into shape, Deo (Endrinal) confirmed last night Anne & I will start taping right after our birthday, mine is Feb 14, hers is Feb 17. So the week of Feb 20 we ROLL!"
In a previous interview in “The Buzz,“ Aquino said she is excited to work with all-media sensation Anne Curtis, whom she considers one of her closest friends in show business.
Kris says:
"I have the next 6 wks to get into shape, Deo (Endrinal) confirmed last night Anne & I will start taping right after our birthday, mine is Feb 14, hers is Feb 17. So the week of Feb 20 we ROLL!"
In a previous interview in “The Buzz,“ Aquino said she is excited to work with all-media sensation Anne Curtis, whom she considers one of her closest friends in show business.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Anne Curtis Chants Collection in Showtime | Video
Anne Curtis's different chants on Showtime. Here is a collection of Anne Curtis' chants from Showtime. "MANOK" Chant, "ZOMBIE" Chant, "CUTIE CUTE" Chant, "ULAN" Chant, "LAMOK, SAKIT" Chant, "ANIMALS" Chant, "BASKETBALL" Chant - PAPAUMAMAW
Monday, January 9, 2012
Anne to Star in Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw with Kris Aquino and Robin Padilla
Anne to Star in Kailangan Ko'y Ikaw with Kris Aquino and Robin Padilla. Platinum record awardee Anne Curtis and Queen of Talk Kris Aquino join together in this year's much-awaited primetime teleserye tentatively titled "Kailangan Ko’y Ikaw".
If this project pushes through, it will mark as a reunion TV project for both Anne and Kris who first worked together in ABS-CBN defunct primetime soap "Hiram" in 2004.
"Anne Curtis and I will definitely do our teleserye in 2012. I'm so excited about that," she said.
As confirmed by the much-excited Kris on "The Buzz" last December 18, 2011, they will be joined by and Pambansang Idol Robin Padilla.
"Umoo na sa amin in principle kung sino 'yung magiging leading man namin. Pero inawat ako ng ating mga kapamilya na i-announce. Pero bigyan ko kayo ng clue. His first name starts with an 'R,' and his last name starts with a 'P.' Mag-isip kayo. Siguro alam n'yo na kung sino 'yun. So excited na excited talaga ako kasi sabi ko nga, alam ng Diyos kung ano 'yung tamang panahon so binigay n'ya sa ganitong panahon na sa 2012, I am a mother, I am an actress and I am a producer."
If this project pushes through, it will mark as a reunion TV project for both Anne and Kris who first worked together in ABS-CBN defunct primetime soap "Hiram" in 2004.
"Anne Curtis and I will definitely do our teleserye in 2012. I'm so excited about that," she said.
As confirmed by the much-excited Kris on "The Buzz" last December 18, 2011, they will be joined by and Pambansang Idol Robin Padilla.
"Umoo na sa amin in principle kung sino 'yung magiging leading man namin. Pero inawat ako ng ating mga kapamilya na i-announce. Pero bigyan ko kayo ng clue. His first name starts with an 'R,' and his last name starts with a 'P.' Mag-isip kayo. Siguro alam n'yo na kung sino 'yun. So excited na excited talaga ako kasi sabi ko nga, alam ng Diyos kung ano 'yung tamang panahon so binigay n'ya sa ganitong panahon na sa 2012, I am a mother, I am an actress and I am a producer."
Anne is Grateful for a Very Fruitful 2011
Anne is grateful for a very fruitful 2011. Anne Curtis expressed her gratitude for all the blessings she received for the past 2011. She had been hailed as year 2011’s most intriguing and inspiring person.
Anne says:
“Sobrang happy ako and I feel so blessed and lalo mong naa-appreciate lahat ng pinagtatrabahuan mo. When people start to appreciate what you’re doing, like album, bumibili naman sila [so] may sense of achievement ka. More than anything, you can’t help but feel thankful sa lahat ng mga taong sumuporta, maging anuman ‘yung pinasok ko."
In 2011, she was able to fulfill her dream of becoming a recording artist. Her debut album “AnneBisyosa” received a gold record award 3 weeks after its release. Now, Anne is gearing up for her first solo concert in Araneta Coliseum on January 28.
As an actress, Anne Curtis was also able to prove her self in the Star Cinema film “No Other Woman,” which earned almost P220 million in ticket sales during its third week of showing. Topping all the achievements she had last year, Curtis was awarded with a star at the Eastwood Walk of Fame.
Anne says:
“Sobrang happy ako and I feel so blessed and lalo mong naa-appreciate lahat ng pinagtatrabahuan mo. When people start to appreciate what you’re doing, like album, bumibili naman sila [so] may sense of achievement ka. More than anything, you can’t help but feel thankful sa lahat ng mga taong sumuporta, maging anuman ‘yung pinasok ko."
In 2011, she was able to fulfill her dream of becoming a recording artist. Her debut album “AnneBisyosa” received a gold record award 3 weeks after its release. Now, Anne is gearing up for her first solo concert in Araneta Coliseum on January 28.
As an actress, Anne Curtis was also able to prove her self in the Star Cinema film “No Other Woman,” which earned almost P220 million in ticket sales during its third week of showing. Topping all the achievements she had last year, Curtis was awarded with a star at the Eastwood Walk of Fame.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Anne Curtis' Palmolive Flash Mob
Anne Curtis' Palmolive Flash Mob. Anne Curtis surprises shoppers at Shopwise Cubao. Shoppers at Shopwise Cubao were mesmerized and spellbound by the fascinating charm of the Princess of All Media when she surprised them with a visit.
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