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Jasmine Curtis-Smith pays a surprise visit to her mom Carmen in Australia

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E. Kristhoff Cagape

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<p>Jasmine Curtis-Smith pulled off a sweet surprise for her mother, Carmen, during an unannounced visit to their home in Melbourne, Australia.</p><p>On Instagram, the actress documented her trip from Manila to Melbourne and to the moment she arrived at the house without telling her mother beforehand.</p><p>&quot;Di alam ni mama na uuwi ako this morning 😋 I thought she’d be asleep pa pero gising na pala siya packing for her trip to Sydney for Ate’s (Anne Curtis) <em>ASAP </em>show,&quot; she shared.</p><p>She revealed that her brother, Thomas, helped her plan the surprise and make sure someone would be home when she arrived.</p><p>&quot;I’d say mission accomplished ‘to with the help of @tomcurtissmith! Kailangan meron pa rin may alam, baka mamaya wala ako madatnan sa bahay eh 😅,&quot; she said.</p><p>She added: &quot;Home is whenever I’m with them. 🤍 Can’t wait to see ate soon, too!!! Luv u mum @carmcurtissmith 👯🏽&quot;</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbGC31OPQjS/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%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A20092415.9%2C%22ls%22%3A350507.80000000005%2C%22le%22%3A350515.3999999999%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="857" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" 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><div><br/></div><p>In the video, Carmen appeared visibly shocked when Jasmine opened the door.</p><p>Carmen also reacted in the comments section, sharing how surprised she was to see her daughter.</p><p>&quot;Was a big surprise [for] me, I thought [it] was [Tom] opening [the] door and going out early morning.. it was my @jascurtissmith… all I can say Ha!!&quot; she relayed.</p><p>Fans were also delighted by the mother-and-daughter reunion.</p><p>“Such a sweet surprise,” one fan wrote.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2026/2/16/jasmine-curtis-smith-names-the-loved-one-among-her-favorite-works-of-sister-anne-curtis-1303"><strong>READ: Jasmine Curtis-Smith names &#x27;The Loved One&#x27; among her favorite works of sister Anne Curtis</strong></a></div><p>In February, Jasmine also showed her full support for her sister, Anne Curtis, at the premiere of the latter’s film<em> The Loved One.</em></p><p>&quot;I sat in my car for a good hour after watching<em> The Loved One</em>, just absorbing everything. It is such a quiet, honest portrait of how love develops and changes when two people grow in life,&quot; she posted on her Instagram page.</p><p>Jasmine also praised the cast’s compelling portrayals in the movie.  &quot;The performances felt so raw, it was painful to watch two people loving each other the only way they knew how,&quot; she said.</p><p>The actress likewise highlighted the thoughtful styling and use of color in portraying the journey of Anne’s character, Ellie.</p><p>&quot;I loved the visual language: the blues of Ellie&#x27;s (and love&#x27;s) initial fluidity, then the browns when she finds some of her own grounding.. like love finding its shape, then finding its limits,&quot; she said. </p><p>Jasmine also recalled the lines and scenes that resonated with her the most.</p><p>&quot;That &#x27;I just want you, to live with you&#x27; moment… Ellie kneeling, almost like her own proposal. &#x27;Hinahanap na natin &#x27;yung dating tayo sa ibang tao.&#x27; By the end, even the colors fade into black and white… like love reaching the end of one season of its life,&quot; she stated. </p>

<p>Jasmine Curtis-Smith pulled off a sweet surprise for her mom, Carmen, in Melbourne.</p>

Jasmine Curtis-Smith pulled off a sweet surprise for her mom, Carmen, in Melbourne.