Marvin Agustin

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Marvin Agustin
Born
Marvin Jay Marquez Cuyugan

(1979-01-29) January 29, 1979 (age 46)
Paco, Manila, Philippines
Other namesMJ
EducationInternational School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management
CAP College Foundation
Occupation(s)Actor, chef, host, businessman-entrepreneur, concert producer, TV director
Years active1994–present
Agents
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Website Personal Twitter

Marvin Jay Marquez Cuyugan (born January 29, 1979), known professionally as Marvin Agustin, is a Filipino actor, chef and entrepreneur.

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Early life

He was born Marvin Jay Marquez Cuyugan in Paco, Manila, in January 29, 1979. Coming from a poor family, he is the youngest and the only male child of Theresa and Danilo Cuyugan and has two older sisters. He learned acting through his mother. [1]

Television career

Agustin is one of the Star Magic talents during the 1990s. He started his television career in 1996 through ABS-CBN's youth oriented show Gimik and was paired with singer-actress Jolina Magdangal. He was also chosen to be one of the lead casts of soap opera Esperanza and miniseries Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako . [2] He was paired with Magdangal once again and they become the protagonists of soap opera Labs Ko Si Babe, the first Philippine romantic-comedy series.

After Labs Ko si Babe ended in 2000, he became part of the trio named Whattamen together with his real life best friends Dominic Ochoa and Rico Yan. The trio became the replacement hosts for Willie Revillame in the defunct noontime show, Magandang Tanghali Bayan from 2001 to 2003. In 2001, they were tapped to head the sitcom Whattamen . It continued until 2004 even though Yan died in 2002. His life story was featured in drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya on one of its episodes in 2005.

Agustin won his first TV and film acting awards for his performance as Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in the episode of "Boxing Gloves" in Magpakailanman in 2004's 1st Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards, and as a disturbed psycho Lemuel in the horror-thriller Kutob in 2005's 31st Metro Manila Film Festival.

In 2005, it was discovered that Agustin transferred to GMA Network. His loveteam with Jolina Magdangal came back in the television through I Luv NY . He also received his first villain role in 2007 through action series Asian Treasures and received another villain role in the same year through the Filipino adaptation of Marimar .

He played a hunchback Gabriel in Mga Mata ni Anghelita . He joined the cast of Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita for a period and has played one of the villains in LaLola .

Agustin also hosted a musical variety show on GMA Network in SOP Rules and a youth oriented drama anthology Dear Friend and hosts a comedy informative show in Outrageous & Courageous. He is part on the drama mini series SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Ng Puso .

Agustin starred in the romantic-comedy film Adik Sa'Yo and recent appears as Lando in a drama mini-series, Tinik Sa Dibdib and appeared in Panday Kids , which he plays "Lizardo", a villain of the Panday Kids. Agustin formerly hosts the variety show, Party Pilipinas and is also a former part of the cast in Pilyang Kerubin .

Agustin appeared in the series of GMA Network, Beauty Queen in October 2010. Agustin also appeared in a drama series Iglot on GMA in 2011. He later transferred to TV5 as of 2012.

In 2014, he returned to ABS-CBN along with Jolina Magdangal. His last appearance in the network is Maalaala Mo Kaya. In 2017, Agustin briefly returned with an exclusive contract to GMA Network three years later via his drama series Kambal, Karibal (originally titled as Santa Santita). As of 2021, he exclusively works for ABS-CBN again.

Cooking and business career

Agustin attended International School for Culinary Arts and Hotel Management, he joint ventured with the restaurant entrepreneurs and called it Sumo Sam, which specializes in Japanese-American modern cuisine. He also co-owns a Japanese restaurant called John and Yoko, as well as the Cafe Ten Titas restaurant.

Aside from restaurants, he also owns Futuretainment Inc. (portmanteau of future and entertainment), a company specializing in production of concerts and events. Recently, the company debuted in television content production through Kanta Pilipinas , a singing contest on TV5. [3]

Personal life

Agustin practiced archery in hopes of making it to the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China in November 2010. [4]

Filmography

Film

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRole
1997Ipaglaban Mo 2: The MoviePaul
FLAMES: The Movie Butch
Adarna: The Mythical Bird Ramir
1998 Magandang Hatinggabi Frankie
Kung Ayaw Mo, Huwag Mo! Nicco
Labs Kita... Okey Ka Lang? Ned
1999 GIMIK: The Reunion Joey Fajardo
Hey Babe! Nelson
Esperanza: The Movie Danilo/Raphael Salgado
2000Minsan Minahal KitaGelo
Tanging Yaman Boyet
2001TripJoboy
2002 Super B Lordino
Dekada '70 Emmanuel "Em" Bartolome
2003 Ang Tanging Ina Juan Montecilio
Noon at Ngayon: Pagsasamang Kay Ganda Bobby
MalikmataPatrick
2004 Spirit of the Glass Dante
2005Maging Akin MuliFr. Christopher "Jun" Santos, Jr.
Kutob Lemuel
2006Oh, My Ghost!Alvin
Wag Kang LilingonJames
2007 Angels Ruben
2008 I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust And I Love You) (cameo)
2010 The Red Shoes Lucas Munozca
Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) Juan Montecilio
2011Who's That GirlFish ball vendor (cameo)
Kasambuhay HabambuhayMichael
The Road Pedro
Patikul Sir Michael Balmas
Ikaw ang Pag-ibig Father Johnny
Enteng ng Ina Mo Juan Montecilio
2012 Moron 5 and the Crying Lady Aristotle Ramos
2013 Ang Huling Henya Lee
2014 Moron 5.2: The Transformation Aristotle Ramos
2019Second ComingPaolo Trinidad
2021 Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin! Wally
2025 Ex Ex Lovers Ced

Television

YearTitleRoleNote
1996–1999 Gimik Joey FajardoMain role
1996 Maalaala Mo Kaya ElmerEpisode: "Karayom"
1997–1999 Esperanza Danilo / Raphael SalgadoMain role
1997Onli in Da PilipinsGordonSupporting role
1998 Ipaglaban Mo! PidoEpisode: "Balon" [5]
1998–1999 Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako RubenMain role
1999–2000 Labs Ko Si Babe Wally
2001–2004 Whattamen MattiSupporting role
2001–2003 Magandang Tanghali Bayan HimselfCo-host
2003–2005 Ang Tanging Ina JuanMain role
2003–2004 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas NewtonSupporting role
2004–2005 EK Channel HimselfHost
2004 Maalaala Mo Kaya Rolando NavaretteEpisode: "Boxing Gloves"
2005HimselfEpisode: "Mascot"
M.R.S. (Most Requested Show)HimselfCo-host
StarDance Host
Bubble Gang Jr. together with Jolina Magdangal
2006 I Luv NY Albert SandovalMain Role / Protagonist
2007 Asian Treasures Hector MadrigalSupporting Role / Antagonist
Mga Mata ni Anghelita Gabriel / Angelo / KubaSupporting Role
2007–2008 Marimar Rodolfo San JinezSupporting Role / Antagonist
2008 Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Alfred de LeonMain Role / Antagonist
Sine Novela : Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan Dr. Louie AlmedaMain Role
Chef to Go (Season 2) Host
2008–2010 Dear Friend Main Role
2008–2009 LaLola Gaston SavictorresSupporting Role / Antagonist
2008 Maynila Various role
2009–2010 SOP Rules HimselfCo-host/Performer
2009Outrageous & CourageousHost
SRO Cinemaserye: GantiJacob ManansalaMain Role / Antagonist
Adik Sa'Yo Carlos ManansalaMain Role
2009–2010 Sine Novela: Tinik sa Dibdib Lando Domingo
2010 Panday Kids Lizardo/EnricoSupporting Role / Antagonist
Party Pilipinas HimselfCo-host/Performer
Pilyang Kerubin AdanteGuest Role
2010–2011 Beauty Queen Donald CervantesSupporting Role / Antagonist
2011 Kitchen Superstar HimselfHost
Iglot Anton MarcoMain Role
2012 Artista Academy HimselfHost with Cesar Montano
Wil Time Bigtime Himself / Guest HostPinch-hitter for Willie Revillame
2013Karinderya WarsChef Marvin (Himself)Host
2014 Obsession Ramon MendozaMain Role / Antagonist
2015 FlordeLiza Capt. Crisanto MaristellaMain Role / Protagonist
2016 Wansapanataym: Susi Ni Sisay HenryEpisode role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Toothbrush Sec. Jesse Robredo
My Super D Anthony "Tony" Yaneza / New ZuluMain Role / Antagonist Supervillain
2017 Ipaglaban Mo!: Seaman JessEpisode role
Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tulay Benj
2017–2018 Kambal, Karibal Raymond De Villa / Samuel CalderonSupporting Role / Antagonist (as Raymond) / Protagonist (as Samuel)
2017 Sunday PinaSaya HimselfSpecial guest
Sarap Diva
2018 Magpakailanman: Wilodia Story Directorial Debut (Director)
2019 Inagaw na Bituin Eduard SevillaSupporting Role
2020 Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan HimselfSpecial guest
2025 It's Showtime

Awards and nominations

YearAward-Giving BodyCategoryWorkResult
199814th PMPC Star Awards For MoviesBest New Movie Actor of the YearF.L.A.M.E.S.Won
1999 47th FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award-Won
20041st ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV AwardsBest Single Performance by a Lead Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Boxing Gloves" episodeWon
18th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by a Lead ActorNominated
2005 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor [6] Kutob Won
2006Film Academy of the Philippines LUNA AwardsBest ActorWon
54th FAMAS Awards Nominated
2011Eastwood City Walk Of FameCelebrity InducteeActing, Hosting, Cooking, EndorsingWon
2012 60th FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor for The Road Nominated
35th Gawad Urian AwardsBest Supporting Actor Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang AktorPatikulNominated

References

  1. "MMK Life Story Marvin Agustin". Youtube. Nikkabel Velasco. July 10, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
  2. "MMK Life Story Marvin Agustin". Youtube. Nikkabel Velasco. July 10, 2022. Retrieved August 14, 2022.
  3. "About". Archived from the original on August 28, 2018. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  4. Manila Bulletin - Saturday, April 3
  5. Jeepney TV (March 2, 2023). Ipaglaban Mo: Balon feat. Marvin Agustin/ Jericho Rosales (Full Episode 200) | Jeepney TV. YouTube . Google LLC . Retrieved July 10, 2024.
  6. "Metro Manila Film Festival:2005" Archived March 22, 2016, at the Wayback Machine . IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.