# Marvin Agustin

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

## 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.

## 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. 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.

## Personal life

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

## Filmography
### Film

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Production company |
| 1997 | Ipaglaban Mo 2: The Movie | Paul | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | FLAMES: The Movie | Butch | Star Cinema |
| 1997 | Adarna: The Mythical Bird | Ramir | Guiding Light Productions, Inc. FLT Films International |
| 1998 | Magandang Hatinggabi | Frankie | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | Kung Ayaw Mo Huwag Mo | Nicco | Star Cinema |
| 1998 | Labs Kita Okey Ka Lang | Ned | Star Cinema |
| 1999 | Gimik: The Reunion | Joey Fajardo | Star Cinema |
| 1999 | Hey Babe! | Nelson | Star Cinema |
| 1999 | Esperanza: The Movie | Danilo/Raphael Salgado | Star Cinema |
| 2000 | Minsan Minahal Kita | Gelo | Star Cinema |
| 2000 | Tanging Yaman | Boyet | Star Cinema |
| 2001 | Trip | Joboy | Star Cinema |
| 2002 | Super B | Lordino | Neo Films |
| 2002 | Dekada '70 | Emmanuel "Em" Bartolome | Star Cinema |
| 2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Juan Montecilio | Star Cinema |
| 2003 | Noon At Ngayon...Pagsasamang Kayganda | Bobby | Star Cinema |
| 2003 | Malikmata | Patrick | OctoArts Films |
| 2004 | Spirit of the Glass | Dante | OctoArts Films |
| 2005 | Maging Akin Muli | Fr. Christopher "Jun" Santos, Jr. | Jesuit Communications Foundation |
| 2005 | Kutob | Lemuel | OctoArts Films |
| 2006 | Oh, My Ghost! | Alvin | Viva Films |
| 2006 | 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 |
| 2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Juan Montecilio | Star Cinema |
| 2011 | Who's That Girl | Fish ball vendor (cameo) | Viva Films |
| 2011 | Kasambuhay Habambuhay | Michael | |
| 2011 | The Road | Pedro | GMA Films |
| 2011 | Patikul | Sir Michael Balmas | Cinemalaya |
| 2011 | Ikaw ang Pag-ibig | Father Johnny | Star Cinema |
| 2011 | 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 | Ced | Project 8 Projects, Cornerstone Entertainment |

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Note | Network |
| 1996–1999 | Gimik | Joey Fajardo | Main role | ABS-CBN |
| 1996 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Elmer | Episode: "Karayom" | ABS-CBN |
| 1997–1999 | Esperanza | Danilo / Raphael Salgado | Main role | ABS-CBN |
| 1997 | Onli in Da Pilipins | Gordon | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| 1998 | Ipaglaban Mo! | Pido | Episode: "Balon" | ABS-CBN |
| 1998–1999 | Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako | Ruben | Main role | ABS-CBN |
| 1999–2000 | Labs Ko Si Babe | Wally | Main role | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–2004 | Whattamen | Matti | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| 2001–2003 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Himself | Co-host | ABS-CBN |
| 2003–2005 | Ang Tanging Ina | Juan | Main role | ABS-CBN |
| 2003–2004 | Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas | Newton | Supporting role | ABS-CBN |
| 2004–2005 | EK Channel | Himself | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2004 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Rolando Navarette | Episode: "Boxing Gloves" | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | M.R.S. (Most Requested Show) | Himself | Co-host | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | StarDance | Himself | Host | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Bubble Gang Jr. | Himself | together with Jolina Magdangal | GMA Network |
| 2006 | I Luv NY | Albert Sandoval | Main Role / Protagonist | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Asian Treasures | Hector Madrigal | Supporting Role / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2007 | Mga Mata ni Anghelita | Gabriel / Angelo / Kuba | Supporting Role | GMA Network |
| 2007–2008 | Marimar | Rodolfo San Jinez | Supporting Role / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita | Alfred de Leon | Main Role / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Sine Novela: Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan | Dr. Louie Almeda | Main Role | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Chef to Go (Season 2) | Host | | Q |
| 2008–2010 | Dear Friend | Host | Main Role | GMA Network |
| 2008–2009 | LaLola | Gaston Savictorres | Supporting Role / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2008 | Maynila | Various role | | GMA Network |
| 2009–2010 | SOP Rules | Himself | Co-host/Performer | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Outrageous & Courageous | Himself | Host | GMA Network |
| 2009 | SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti | Jacob Manansala | Main Role / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2009 | Adik Sa'Yo | Carlos Manansala | Main Role | GMA Network |
| 2009–2010 | Sine Novela: Tinik sa Dibdib | Lando Domingo | Main Role | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Panday Kids | Lizardo/Enrico | Supporting Role / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Party Pilipinas | Himself | Co-host/Performer | GMA Network |
| 2010 | Pilyang Kerubin | Adante | Guest Role | GMA Network |
| 2010–2011 | Beauty Queen | Donald Cervantes | Supporting Role / Antagonist | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Kitchen Superstar | Himself | Host | GMA Network |
| 2011 | Iglot | Anton Marco | Main Role | GMA Network |
| 2012 | Artista Academy | Himself | Host with Cesar Montano | TV5 |
| 2012 | Wil Time Bigtime | Himself / Guest Host | Pinch-hitter for Willie Revillame | TV5 |
| 2013 | Karinderya Wars | Chef Marvin (Himself) | Host | TV5 |
| 2014 | Obsession | Ramon Mendoza | Main Role / Antagonist | TV5 |
| 2015 | FlordeLiza | Capt. Crisanto Maristella | Main Role / Protagonist | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Wansapanataym: Susi Ni Sisay | Henry | Episode role | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Toothbrush | Sec. Jesse Robredo | Episode role | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | My Super D | Anthony "Tony" Yaneza / New Zulu | Main Role / Antagonist Supervillain | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Ipaglaban Mo!: Seaman | Jess | Episode role | ABS-CBN |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Tulay | Benj | Episode role | ABS-CBN |
| 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 | GMA Network |
| 2017 | Sarap Diva | Himself | Special guest | GMA Network |
| 2018 | Magpakailanman: Wilodia Story | — | Directorial Debut (Director) | GMA Network |
| 2019 | Inagaw na Bituin | Eduard Sevilla | Supporting Role | GMA Network |
| 2020 | Paano Kita Mapasasalamatan | Himself | Special guest | A2Z Kapamilya Channel Kapamilya Online Live |
| 2025 | It's Showtime | Himself | Special guest | Kapamilya Channel A2Z ALLTV GMA Network |

## Awards and nominations

| 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 |
| 2004 | 18th PMPC Star Awards for TV | Best Single Performance by a Lead Actor | Maalaala Mo Kaya: "Boxing Gloves" episode | Nominated |
| 2005 | Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Actor | Kutob | Won |
| 2006 | Film Academy of the Philippines LUNA Awards | Best Actor | Kutob | Won |
| 2006 | 54th FAMAS Awards | Best Actor | Kutob | 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 |
| 2012 | 35th Gawad Urian Awards | Best Supporting Actor Pinakamahusay na Pangalawang Aktor | Patikul | Nominated |