AFTER Bea Alonzo, is Anne Curtis moving out of ABS-CBN too?
Anne had a meeting with GMA Films executives: "They pitched a film for next year na hindi pa naman sure yet." she said.
On July 1, 2021, right after the contract signing of Bea Alonzo with the Kapuso network, GMA executives Jose Mari "Joey" Abacan and Annette Gozon-Valdes met with Anne through a Zoom meeting. Both executives are part of GMA Network's film arm, GMA Films, with Annette as its president.
GMA Films is the mother company of GMA Pictures, a film outfit with the involvement of the network's entertainment group, and Backyard Productions. Also present in the meeting are executives of VIVA Films and VIVA Artists Agency, the management of Anne. Joey wrote in his caption, "Thank God for a very productive afternoon! Very refreshing to see you again @annecurtissmith #goodvibes #gmafilms #gma #viva"
With most Kapamilyas heartbroken by Bea's transfer with GMA-7, most of them were surprised to see Anne with the executives of the rival network. One netizen tagged Anne and asked her: "please tell us na gma films lang at hindi ka lilipat sa gma." Anne's reply assured all her fans that she won't be making a move soon with regards to her TV career. After all, this won't be the first time that she will do a movie with GMA Films while still a Kapamilya talent.
She answered, "Hahaha Yes. Kalma. They pitched a film for next year na hindi pa naman sure yet. As always, I need to read the script first before making a decision. The last viva x gma film I did was IN YOUR EYES with Ate Claudine & Richard. I was already a Kapamilya then. So Kalma Lang!"
She also assured the madlang people that she will return to It's Showtime, Kapamilya Channel's noontime show. Anne was already a VIVA Artist since she started her career in 1998. But her first six years on television was with GMA-7 due to VIVA's partnership with the network. In 2004, VIVA transferred Anne to ABS-CBN. She remains a Kapamilya up to this day.
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Remember G. Toengi?
The former actress/host graduated her master's degree in Nonprofit Management from the Antioch University Los Angeles in California, USA. On Monday, June 28, 2021 (Philippine time), G shared photos and videos of her online graduation from the Antioch University Los Angeles in California for her master's degree.
In her caption, the 43-year-old former actress/host wrote, "Looking towards the horizon as I add this humbling milestone under my belt. Graduate school in a pandemic was certainly unexpected and challenging but somehow here we are...we made it to the finish line!"
G also congratulated her batchmates, "Congrats to all the @antiochuniversityla graduates on our accomplishment! Am proud to be amongst you all!"
The former actress' core courses, according to the university's website, "provide a comprehensive examination of all essential aspects of the nonprofit organization: program, development, administration, and governance." it is designed for working professionals who are ready for the next step in their career...have leadership positions in agencies and institutions."
Toward the end of her post, G thanked everyone who supported her in this journey and those who sent their congratulatory messages. The former actress wrote, "Salamat ( Thank You) to my family for all your love & support! #classof2021 #gradschool #certifiednonprofitprofessional"
In June 2011, G obtained her communication studies degree and graduate with honors from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). G hasn't been active in showbiz. Her last project in the Philippines was the 2018 movie First Love, which starred Aga Muhlach and Bea Alonzo.
She is now the marketing director of Island Pacific, a US-based Filipino supermarket chain with 14 stores in California and three in Nevada. She and former MTV VJ Donita Rose are currently working in the same company. G is also the executive director of FilAm ARTS LA, a non-profit arts organization dedicated to "the advancement of Filipino and Filipino-American arts and culture" in the U.S. G is happily married to Tim Walters. They have two kids: Sakura Anne Marie and Kenobi Benjamin.