It's Okay to be ANNE CURTIS

At 40, actress, businesswoman, entertainer and mom Anne Curtis reflects on her three decades in show business, motherhood, and the beauty of a life lived fully.

- DENISE MALLABO

It’s almost surreal to see what Anne Curtis has accomplished in her life. She has captivated audiences on screen for nearly three decades, made waves with her unique singing career, become a familiar face as a brand ambassador, and shown a deep commitment to her humanitarian efforts. These, while balancing her most significant role yet — a mom. Her passion for everything she undertakes is evident, and she has certainly established her place in the constantly changing industries in which she is involved in.

THE ACTRESS AND ENTERTAINER

“Even at the Tiffany event yesterday, they were calling me ‘Dyosa!’” says Anne, recalling one of her most iconic roles. The list of her other unforgettable characters includes Dyesebel, Kampanerang Kuba, and her latest, the lead in the Filipino adaptation of the celebrated Korean Drama, It's Okay to Not Be Okay. We've watched Anne’s career unfold since her early days as the young princess in Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis, a movie she holds so dear that she named her daughter after her character, and as part of the teen-oriented show T.G.I.S. Her success was a slow and steady climb, but a journey that was well worth it.

Anne believes the key to her long career is not thinking of what she does as a job, and also knowing when to take breaks. “I believe that to keep the fire burning, you have to know when to take a rest, and I feel that’s what kept a passion for me in terms of acting or hosting. And at the same time, I believe that staying authentic to who you are is what helped me stay in this industry for so long. I grew up in the industry since I was 12,” she shares.