You can’t be “self-made” alone, as it requires finding the right team to work, learn, and grow with, so you can maximize your potential. For multi-faceted A-lister and Manulife brand ambassador Anne Curtis, fulfilling your dreams is not impossible if you focus on your goals, and have the much-needed support to achieve them.
As wife to the content creator and creative director Erwan Heussaff and mother to two-year-old Dahlia, Anne shared how her priorities have evolved — thinking more about her family than herself, especially when making financial decisions. Her mindset has become almost selfless, focused on building a beautiful future for the people who matter to her.
The celebrity remarked, “I am happy that my personal advocacies go hand-in-hand with my partnership with Manulife. I love how they really brought out the “Anne with a Plan” in me, especially now as my life and family goals continue to evolve and grow. My family has become my top priority, and my focus is to ensure that we are ready to face whatever the future holds while living our lives to the fullest.”
Curtis encourages every Filipino to be a “goal maker” to reach their dreams; be financially empowered. “By learning to save, finding creative ventures to help augment your income, and securing insurance and investment policies, you can seize every opportunity to be a step closer to your financial goals,” Curtis added.
She had been taught the importance of being financially smart, having started in the entertainment industry at a young age. Her parents taught her the value of hard-earned money.
The actress said, “…when I started earning — malaki na noon ‘yung Php1,000, my first paycheck. It made me realize the value of hard work…I am glad that Manulife has always been there to guide me on how to maximize my hard-earned money and sustain financial stability and growth, so I can better prepare for my future and that of my family.”
She added: “I was a policyholder years before I became their brand ambassador, so I have a long-standing relationship with Manulife. With Manulife as my financial partner, I know I am always protected, no matter what life may bring.”
According to Melissa Henson, Chief Marketing Officer of Manulife Philippines, “We at Manulife want to support every Filipino, wherever you are in your life journey and make your every day better…Whether you are someone who wants coverage to help with expenses if you fall ill; a parent who wants to plan for your children’s future; a professional who wants to save for retirement; or an entrepreneur protecting your business and employee well-being, we have a plan for you.”
To Anne Curtis, retirement means an opportunity. She shared, “While I have my businesses and investments, I plan on getting a Manulife retirement policy to support my dreams for that stage of my life. I encourage everyone to get a retirement plan while young because you only need to set aside a small amount regularly, and see your investments grow.”
To learn more about how to become a goal-maker, visit www.manulife.com.ph.
