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

Marvin Agustin
Born
Marvin Jay Marquez Cuyugan

(1979-01-29) January 29, 1979 (age 45)
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)
WebsitePersonal Twitter

Early life

edit

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

edit

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

edit

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

edit

Agustin practiced archery in hopes of making it to the 16th Asian Games in Guangzhou, China in November 2008.[4]

Filmography

edit

Film

edit
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 Cinema
Viva 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 Johnny Star Cinema
Enteng ng Ina Mo Juan Montecilio Star Cinema
M-Zet Productions
APT Entertainment
OctoArts 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
2025 Ex Ex Lovers Project 8 Projects[5]

Television

edit
Year Title Role Note Network
1996–1999 Gimik Joey Fajardo Main role ABS-CBN
1996 Maalaala Mo Kaya Elmer Episode: "Karayom"
1997–1999 Esperanza Danilo / Raphael Salgado Main role
1997 Onli in Da Pilipins Gordon Supporting role
1998 Ipaglaban Mo! Pido Episode: "Balon"[6]
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 Rolando Navarette Episode: "Boxing Gloves"
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
2010–2011 Beauty 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 Obsession Ramon Mendoza Main Role / Antagonist
2015 FlordeLiza Capt. Crisanto Maristella Main Role / Protagonist ABS-CBN
2016 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 Supervillain
2017 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

Awards and nominations

edit
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. Won
1999 47th FAMAS Awards German Moreno Youth Achievement Award - Won
2004 1st ENPRESS Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards Best Single Performance by a Lead Actor Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Boxing Gloves" episode Won
18th PMPC Star Awards for TV Best Single Performance by a Lead Actor Nominated
2005 Metro Manila Film Festival Best Actor[7] Kutob Won
2006 Film Academy of the Philippines LUNA Awards Best Actor Won
54th FAMAS Awards Nominated
2011 Eastwood City Walk Of Fame Celebrity Inductee Acting, Hosting, Cooking, Endorsing Won
2012 60th FAMAS Awards Best Supporting Actor for The Road Nominated
35th Gawad Urian Awards Best Supporting Actor Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor Patikul Nominated

References

edit
  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".
  4. ^ Manila Bulletin - Saturday, April 3
  5. ^ "Project 8 confirms Marvin Agustin, Jolina Magdangal's return to big screen". ABS-CBN News. November 1, 2024.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Metro Manila Film Festival:2005". IMDB. Retrieved April 9, 2014.
edit