From ‘BuyBust’ to ‘The 13th Chapter’: Anne Curtis’s most memorable movies

For her first horror film, Curtis plays a young woman entangled in a deadly curse after she stumbles upon an old book. As she struggles to escape its dark influence, she faces supernatural forces threatening her life and sanity.

Marking her transition to more mature romance roles, Curtis joins this romantic drama anthology as Badong, a free-spirited and artistic woman who helps a heartbroken man rediscover love and healing. Her performance adds depth to the film’s exploration of different facets of love, making her story a heartfelt segment.

In this horror-supense film, Curtis plays Melissa, a young nurse who begins experiencing terrifying supernatural occurrences while working at a hospital with a dark past. Unravelling the mystery behind the hauntings, she discovers a shocking connection to her life. 

Opposite acting veteran Aga Muhlach, Curtis plays Michelle, an environmentalist drawn to a carefree businessman despite their differing views on life and love. As their relationship deepens, Michelle struggles with the challenges of love, responsibility, and staying true to her principles.

This historical romance film features Curtis as Feliza Reyes, a Filipina caught in a forbidden love affair with a Spanish soldier, played by Jericho Rosales, during the Siege of Baler in 1898. 

Her performance as a woman torn between love and loyalty earned her the Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Actress, highlighting the emotional depth she brought to the role. She was also nominated for Best Actress in the Gawad Genio Awards and FAMAS Awards for this portrayal. 

Starring opposite Claudine Barretto and Richard Gutierrez, this Filipino romantic drama centres around the experiences of Filipinos moving abroad. Following in her sister’s footsteps after a whirlwind romance, Curtis’s character Julia gets entangled in a love triangle with her sister and fiancé. Her portrayal of a passionate yet conflicted character adds complexity to the film’s themes of love, sacrifice, and betrayal.

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Anne Curtis plays Kara Zalderiaga, a sophisticated and seductive woman who becomes entangled in an affair with a married man. Her portrayal of the confident yet vulnerable mistress earned critical acclaim, making the film one of the highest-grossing Filipino movies of its time. 

Zoe Tuazon is a once-brilliant but bullied student who undergoes a dramatic transformation and seeks revenge on her former best friend. Her role showcases her versatility as she shifts from an awkward genius to a confident, ruthless woman, driving the film’s twisted yet entertaining narrative.

In this Filipino romantic comedy, Curtis plays Kylie, a wedding planner with a history of falling for men who turn out to be gay. Her life takes a twist when she develops feelings for Diego (Dennis Trillo) while navigating her close friendship with Benj (Paolo Ballesteros), her openly gay best friend who’s been in love with Diego his entire life. 

Here, Curtis plays Aya, a strong-willed woman hired by an insomniac businessman to keep him company during his sleepless nights. As their connection deepens, Aya remains an enigma—challenging the conventional notions of love and attachment with her independence.

Internationally-acclaimed action-thriller features Curtis as Nina Manigan, a tough and relentless anti-narcotics officer who finds herself trapped in a slum raid gone wrong. Showcasing intense physicality and grit, Curtis fights for survival against both ruthless drug syndicates and corrupt forces.

While on vacation in Portugal, a married woman named Mae embarks on a passionate but forbidden affair with a much younger man. Her portrayal of a woman torn between desire and morality adds depth to the film’s exploration of love, loneliness and the consequences of temptation. 

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