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Was Anne Curtis’s wax figure inspired by Audrey Hepburn?

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Rhea Manila Santos

<p>Actress and TV host Anne Curtis became the fifth Pinoy personality to unveil her very own wax figure last November 27 at a presscon for Madame Tussauds Wax Museum held in Makati City.</p><p>“It’s an exciting time. I’m super nervous. What an honor it is to be immortalized and have a wax figure at Madame Tussauds. It’s a dream come true for me and I hope through having this wax figure, I’m able to let all Filipinos know to continue to pursue their biggest dreams. Because if you do dream big, it can happen with hard work and perseverance. I’m so happy and honored. I’m so excited to see how everyone will react when they see the actual wax figure. We made sure that it stays true to who I am. Hindi ako makapaniwala that I was given this opportunity bilang first Filipina actress and TV host to have their wax figure in Madame Tussauds,” Anne shared. </p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-14" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DC3PKabyI3I/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A14%2C%22os%22%3A16828374.600000024%2C%22ls%22%3A152238.10000002384%2C%22le%22%3A152659%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-14" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-12" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DC4TJw4yFwx/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A12%2C%22os%22%3A16808472.899999976%2C%22ls%22%3A152238.10000002384%2C%22le%22%3A152659%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-12" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Anne’s wax figure was elegantly clad in a cream-colored Dior gown donated by the actress and was inspired by the exact outfit she wore two years ago. It was inspired by one of Anne’s biggest fashion inspirations, Hollywood actress Audrey Hepburn.</p><p>“So this is a Dior dress that I wore to Tiffany in New York and bilang andun din naman si Audrey Hepburn sa Madame Tussauds. I wanted to make sure that just like my idol, I come off as elegant and chic and timeless kasi forever na yan eh. You’re immortalized. I wanted something that would be timeless and elegant which really speaks to how I personally dress. So we went with something that I felt was an iconic look for me. It was first comeback into the fashion industry when I did a trip with my Tiffany family and that’s where we decided to go with this look.</p><p>&quot;The microphone, in my 27 years in the industry, I felt that a microphone has been a powerful tool and whether it be hosting, giving a speech as a UNICEF ambassador, doing my spiels as a TV host on <em>Showtime, </em>or even doing concerts at the Araneta Coliseum (laughs), it has been such a powerful tool for me so I felt like this really should be part of my wax figure. It looks like I’m about to conquer the stage which is all about pursuing your biggest dreams and that’s what I wanted to impart with this pose,” she explained. </p><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DC3PldsyyVF/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=540&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A16790971.600000024%2C%22ls%22%3A152238.10000002384%2C%22le%22%3A152659%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="746" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>When she was first invited to do her wax figure last year, Anne said was a serendipitous moment.</p><p>“I would have to say that when I was approached by Madame Tussauds Hong Kong, I was actually in Hong Kong with my <em>Showtime </em>family. We were going through a very unique experience at that time so we decided to have some time off and we were in Hong Kong celebrating. And at that time I got the message, I felt like the stars aligned, the universe was universe-ing. But aside from that, We have friends in Hong Kong so a lot of core memories were made in Hong Kong just from traveling, eating, seeing attractions, shopping. I know it’s been a longtime running joke of like umuuwi ang ating mga kababayan tuwing birthday ko (laughs) but ngayon you don’t have to worry about coming home for my birthday because you can now visit me at Madame Tussauds in Hong Kong,” she said. </p><p>Anne admitted she is still amazed at her uncanny resemblance to her figure, down to her beauty spots and distinct facial features.</p><p>“You know how you have doubts would it be possible for it to look exactly like you? Especially since I feel like my face has so many different aspects. I have moles, I have freckles, my lips, my eyes, my nose, di ba? Yung hairline kuha, yung kilay ko, she added. </p><p>Anne’s figure, which will be available for display at the Hong Kong Glamour Zone of Madame Tussauds at The Peak in Hong Kong starting December 9 and will be added to the museum’s current display of stars which include Brad Pitt, Lady Gaga, Chris Hemsworth, Nicole Kidman, and her fellow Pinoys like Manny Pacquiao, Pia Wurtzbach, and Catriona Gray.</p>