Anne Curtis, Jasmine Curtis-Smith’s mom Carmen mourns James Curtis-Smith’s passing

• Anne Curtis and Jasmine Curtis-Smith’s father, James E. Curtis-Smith, has recently passed away
• The actresses’ mother, Carmencita “Carmen” Ojales, took to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to her late former husband
• In her post, Carmen shared a throwback photo of James with their children, reflecting on the memories they created together as a family
• She also expressed gratitude for the life they shared and the enduring bond they maintained as co-parents

Anne Curtis and Jasmine Curtis-Smith’s mother, Carmencita “Carmen” Ojales, paid a heartfelt tribute to her late former husband, James E. Curtis-Smith, remembering their shared past and the family they built together.

On Instagram on Thursday, January 8, Carmencita shared a throwback photo of herself with James alongside their children. The image captured a rare family moment and served as the backdrop to her emotional message following the passing of her former husband.

In the opening of her caption, Carmencita expressed her grief and formally acknowledged his death. She wrote, “My deepest sorrows for the passing of Mr. James E. Curtis-Smith.”

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She then reflected on the memories they shared during their time together, shifting to a more personal and nostalgic tone. In her words, “Mr. Curtis-Smith, salamat for the memories that we've shared, hindi ko makakalimutan those old days.. and salamat because of the good things in life.”

Carmencita went on to credit James for the life they once had as a family and expressed gratitude for what he provided. She continued, “You're the man na nagbigay sa akin ng magandang buhay at hindi ko makakalimutan lahat, thankful kasi we stayed friends.”

In another part of her tribute, she highlighted their enduring bond as parents and thanked him for their children and the love he showed them. She wrote, “Thank you for the gift of our children, and for always loving them.”

She ended her message with a line that appeared to reference a shared tradition or fond memory, concluding, “We will always put beer in basong may yelo for you.”

James, an Australian lawyer, was formerly married to Carmen, with whom he had three children—Anne, Jasmine, and Thomas James Curtis-Smith. He also had children from other relationships.

Anne Curtis began her career in the mid-1990s and has since become one of Philippine showbiz’s most recognizable figures. From starring in hit films and teleseryes to co-hosting It’s Showtime and venturing into music, fashion, and business, she has constantly evolved. Through all her reinventions, she has stayed authentic, earning enduring admiration and a strong, lasting presence in the entertainment industry.

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Recently, Anne shared an emotional announcement about the passing of her father, James Ernest Curtis-Smith, posting both old and recent photos of him on Facebook and Instagram. She described his death as unexpected yet peaceful, highlighting his strength, resilience, and unwavering love for his family.

Previously, Anne delighted fans by posting photos with Song Hye Kyo on Instagram after their dinner together. The actress praised the evening as "the most amazing Korean dinner" and thanked her friend in flawless Korean. Netizens flooded the post with heart emojis, thrilled by the unexpected celebrity meeting.

Source: KAMI.com.gh