Marvin Agustin

Filipino actor and entrepreneur

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

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.

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. 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.

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.

Agustin practiced archery in hopes of making it to the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China in November 2008.

Year Title Role Production company 1997 Ipaglaban Mo 2: The Movie Paul Star Cinema FLAMES: The Movie Butch Adarna: The Mythical Bird Ramir Guiding Light Productions, Inc. FLT Films International 1998 Magandang Hatinggabi Frankie Star Cinema 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 2000 Minsan Minahal Kita Gelo Tanging Yaman Boyet 2001 Trip Joboy 2002 Super B Lordino Neo Films Dekada '70 Emmanuel "Em" Bartolome Star Cinema 2003 Ang Tanging Ina Juan Montecilio Noon At Ngayon Pagsasamang Kayganda Bobby Malikmata Patrick OctoArts Films 2004 Spirit of the Glass Dante 2005 Maging Akin Muli Fr. Christopher "Jun" Santos, Jr. Jesuit Communications Foundation 2006 Oh, My Ghost! Alvin Viva Films Wag Kang Lilingon James Star CinemaViva Films 2007 Angels Ruben Eagle Eye Entertainment 2008 I. T. A. L. Y. (I Trust And I Love You) (cameo) GMA Films 2010 The Red Shoes Lucas Munozca Unitel Pictures Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) Juan Montecilio Star Cinema 2011 Who's that Girl Fish ball vendor (cameo) Viva Films Kasambuhay Habambuhay Michael The Road Pedro GMA Films Patikul Sir Michael Balmas Cinemalaya Ikaw Ang Pag Ibig Father Star Cinema Enteng Ng Ina Mo Juan Montecilio Star CinemaM Zet ProductionsAPT EntertainmentOctoArts Films 2012 Moron 5 and the Crying Lady Aristotle Ramos Viva Films 2013 Ang Huling Henya Lee Viva Films, Multivision Pictures Entertainment 2014 Moron 5.2: The Transformation Aristotle Ramos Viva Films 2019 Second Coming Paolo Trinidad Reality Entertainment 2021 Momshies! Ang Soul Mo'y Akin! Wally Star Cinema

Year Title Role Note Network 1996–1999 Gimik Joey Fajardo Main Role ABS CBN 1996 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karayom Elmer Episode Guest 1997–1999 Esperanza Danilo / Raphael Salgado Main Role 1997 Onli In Da Pilipins Gordon Supporting Role 1998–1999 Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako Ruben Main Role 1999–2000 Labs Ko Si Babe Wally 2001–2004 Whattamen Matti Supporting Role 2001–2003 Magandang Tanghali Bayan Himself Co host 2003–2005 Ang Tanging Ina Juan Main Role 2003–2004 Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Newton Supporting Role 2004–2005 EK Channel Himself Host 2004 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boxing Gloves Rolando Navarette Episode Guest 2005 M. R. S. (Most Requested Show) Himself Co host StarDance Host Bubble Gang Jr. together with Jolina Magdangal GMA Network 2006 I Luv NY Albert Sandoval Main Role / Protagonist 2007 Asian Treasures Hector Madrigal Supporting Role / Antagonist Mga Mata ni Anghelita Gabriel / Angelo / Kuba Supporting Role 2007–2008 Marimar Rodolfo San Jinez Supporting Role / Antagonist 2008 Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Alfred de Leon Main Role / Antagonist Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan Dr. Louie Almeda Main Role Chef to Go (Season 2) Host Q 2008–2010 Dear Friend Main Role GMA Network 2008–2009 LaLola Gaston Savictorres Supporting Role / Antagonist 2008 Maynila Various role 2009–2010 SOP Rules Himself Co host/Performer 2009 Outrageous & Courageous Host SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Jacob Manansala Main Role / Antagonist Adik Sa'Yo Carlos Manansala Main Role 2009–2010 Sine Novela: Tinik sa Dibdib Lando Domingo 2010 Panday Kids Lizardo/Enrico Supporting Role / Antagonist Party Pilipinas Himself Co host/Performer Pilyang Kerubin Adante Guest Role 2010–2011Beauty Queen Donald Cervantes Supporting Role / Antagonist 2011 Kitchen Superstar Himself Host Iglot Anton Marco Main Role 2012 Artista Academy Himself Host with Cesar Montano TV5 Wil Time Bigtime Himself / Guest Host Pinch hitter for Willie Revillame 2013 Karinderya Wars Chef Marvin (Himself) Host 2014 ObsessionRamon Mendoza Main Role / Antagonist 2015 FlordeLiza Capt. Crisanto Maristella Main Role / Protagonist ABS CBN2016 Wansapanataym: Susi Ni Sisay Henry Episode role Maalaala Mo Kaya: Toothbrush Sec. Jesse Robredo My Super D Anthony "Tony" Yaneza / New Zulu Main Role / Antagonist Supervillain2017 Ipaglaban Mo! : Seaman Jess Episode role Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tulay Benj 2017–2018 Kambal, Karibal Raymond De Villa / Samuel Calderon Supporting Role / Antagonist (as Raymond) / Protagonist (as Samuel) GMA Network 2017 Sunday PinaSaya Himself Special guest Sarap Diva 2018 Magpakailanman: Wilodia Story Directorial Debut (Director) 2019 Inagaw na Bituin Eduard Sevilla Supporting Role 2020 Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan Himself Special guest A2Z Kapamilya Channel Kapamilya Online Live

Year Award Giving Body Category Work Result 1998 14th PMPC Star Awards For Movies Best New Movie Actor of the Year F. L. A. M. E. S. 1999 47th FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award 2004 1st ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards Best Single Performance by a Lead Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Boxing Gloves" episode 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by a Lead Actor 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor Kutob 2006Film Academy of the Philippines LUNA AwardsBest Actor54th FAMAS Awards2011 Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Celebrity Inductee Acting, Hosting, Cooking, Endorsing2012 60th FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor for The Road 35th Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor Patikul