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  Actress Anne Curtis expressed pride in her Australian and Filipino heritage, emphasizing that having mixed roots does not diminish her identity as a Filipino. Curtis shared these thoughts in response to questions about the ongoing discussions around “halfies,” a topic that has recently stirred debate, especially within the pageant community. “I don’t even want to comment on it. I’m proud to be a halfie, but I’m equally proud of my Filipino roots. This is my home, the place I choose to be. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but I will always be proud to be Filipino,” she explained during her thanksgiving mediacon in Makati City, according to a report by ABS-CBN. “Kanya-kanya yan—it’s up to them. Personally, as a halfie, I’m proud to be half-Australian, which is my father’s heritage. But I am also very proud to be Filipino—that’s why I’m here.” The “It’s Showtime” host added that she will always take pride in representing the Philippines internationally. “Whenever I am on t...

Thousands of people flocked to Times Square Food Park at the Araneta City to watch two kinds of stars - the lighting of 100-foot Christmas tree and entertainers. People cheered as cellphone cameras clicked when UNICEF National Goodwill Ambassador Anne Curtis-Smith, Binibining Pilipinas Charities Inc. chair Stella Marquez Araneta, reigning Bb. Pilipinas queens, teen stars, and city officials flipped on the switch to light the holiday tree spruce during the 38th annual event held last Nov. 8. Still one of the most anticipated events in the City of Firsts, the centerpiece of activity is adorned with 750 pieces of 9-foot garlands, diamond ornaments some as large as 30 inches; 250 cascading lights, sputnik and strobe lights; and over 1,500 Christmas balls in silver and gold, as well as teal in line with the new colors of the rebranded Araneta City "The Christmas tree is so beautiful! It's Christmas time in the city," said Letty Bonifacio, an overseas Filipino worker,...

Kapamilya stars Anne Curtis-Smith, Edward Barber of Pinoy Big Brother Lucky 7 and reigning Binibining Pilipinas queens will lead the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event at Times Square Food Park in Araneta City on November 8 at 7 p.m. Unkabogable star Vice Ganda might also dropped by and spread cheer during the festive holiday tree lighting event. Started in 1981, this is the third year in a row that the 100-foot Christmas Tree is housed on the food park. Last year, Vice Ganda and Pop Princess Sarah Geronimo rocked Araneta City with their musical numbers. Will the star power of Anne and Barber break the 20,000 record number of fans and guests who witnessed last year's event? Reigning Binibining Pilipinas queens and other celebrities will also grace in switching the lights of the iconic Christmas Tree on the premier lifestyle hub. - Robert Requintina 

Inamin ng grupong Aegis na may mga panahon na nililimitahan na nila ang kanilang mga shows dahil madalas nagwawala ang kanilang fans sa mga concert nila. "Pag kinakanta na namin yung mga Tagalog songs, nagwawala na sila," ayon kay Juliet Sunot, isa sa mga miyembro ng Aegis, sa interview sa "Tonight With Boy Abunda" sa ABS CBN. Dagdag pa ni Juliet: "Sa sobrang enjoy nila, nagbabato sila ng tissue (sa stage). Ang nangyari, hindi na kami pinakanta ng may-ari ng mga original (songs) namin. Mga cover songs lang." Sinabi rin nila na dahil sa mga pangyayaring ito, ang tatlong araw na gig nila ay nagiging isang araw na lamang. Umabot ng dalawang dekada bago nagkaroon ang grupo ng concert sa unang pagkakataon sa  Smart Araneta Coliseum. Ito ay pinamagatang “AEGIS 2OBLE DEKADA Ang Soundtrack Ng Buhay Mo - The Aegis 20th Anniversary Concert” sa July 13. Sinabi rin ng Aegis na nasasaktan sila kapag tinatawag na baduy or makaluma ang kanilang grupo. Il...

Inamin ni Anne Curtis na patay na patay talaga sya sa Korean star na si Gong Yoo at halos ginawa na niya ang lahat para makita lamang niya ito ng personal. Binalikan ni Anne ang mga araw na nasa super fan mode siya para kay Gong Yoo, star ng blockbuster movie na "Train to Busan" at K-drama na "Goblin," nang mag-guest sya sa "Tonight With Boy Abunda" sa ABS CBN. "Kasi Erwan and I talaga, every Sunday, we do a movie night. And while we are browsing, 'Train to Busan' came up. I asked him 'have you seen this movie?' 'No!' So sabi ko 'let's watch it!' Habang nanunood kami nakatingin ako sa lead guy. Sabi ko he's cute no? Gumanon pa ako kay Erwan; "Sabi naman niya, 'He's okay.' So ang ginawa ko nag-google ako ng lead. Si Gong Yoo yun! Tapos nakita ko 'yung filmography niya. So I researched! I lifted up. His last series was 'Goblin.' I watched everything. 'Yung series niya....

UNICEF celebrity advocate for children Anne Curtis led some 10,000 runners in the fun run dubbed "The Color Run Dream" for disabled kids at the SM Mall of Asia grounds in Pasay City last September 3. "I love children. That's where I draw my strength for this project. Last year, we saw 7,000 runners making a difference for children's health and nutrition. This year, we are happy to gather some 10,000 runners in this colorful run to help children with disabilities achieve their dreams," said Curtis, during an interview after the early morning fun run. Curtis said that The Color Run is among the first major projects of her foundation called The Dream Machine, a platform to help dreamers achieve their dreams. UNICEF Country Representative Lotta Sylwander cited Curtis for her efforts to help children with disabilities achieve their dreams. "Anne is untiring and unwavering in her support for children. Her generosity to sponsor and organize this...