Marvin Agustin
Quick Facts
Biography
Marvin Jay Marquez Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name, Marvin Agustin, (born January 29, 1979) is a Filipino actor, chef and entrepreneur.
Television career
Marvin Agustin starred in more than 30 Filipino movies and TV series, including Marilou Diaz-Abaya's Noon at Ngayon, Chito Rono's Dekada '70, Laurice Guillen's Tanging Yaman, Jose Javier Reyes' Kutob, Marilou Diaz-Abaya's Maging Akin Muli, Joyce Bernal's Hey Babe, Jerry Lopez Sineneng's Labs Ko Si Babes, Jose Javier Reyes' Whattamen, Laurenti Dyogi's Gimik and Olivia Lamasan's Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako.
He won his first TV and film acting awards for his performance as Filipino boxing champion Rolando Navarette in Maalaala Mo Kaya's Boxing Gloves episode 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.
He was part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic, before moving to GMA Network. 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 also 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 GMA 7 Drama, Beauty Queen in October 2010. Agustin also appeared in a drama series Iglot on GMA in 2011.
In 2012, he later transferred to TV5.
In 2014, he returned to ABS-CBN along with Jolina Magdangal.
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
Television
- Ipaglaban Mo!: Seaman (ABS-CBN, 2017) - Jess
- My Super D (ABS-CBN, 2016) - Anthony "Tony" Yaneza
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: Toothbrush (ABS-CBN, 2016) - Sec. Jessie Robredo
- Wansapanataym: Susi Ni Sisay (ABS-CBN, 2016) - Henry
- Flordeliza (ABS-CBN, 2015) - Capt. Crisanto Maristella
- Obsession (TV5, 2014) - Ramon Mendoza
- Karinderya Wars (TV5, 2013) - Chef Marvin
- Wil Time Bigtime (TV5, 2012) - Guest Host (pinch-hitter for Willie Revillame)
- Artista Academy (TV5, 2012) - Host / Presenter
- Iglot (GMA, 2011) - Anton Marco
- Kitchen Superstar (GMA, 2011) - Host/Himself/Presenter
- Pilyang Kerubin (GMA, 2010) - Adante
- Party Pilipinas (GMA, 2010) - Co-Host/Performer
- Panday Kids (GMA, 2010) - Lizardo/Enrico
- Sine Novela: Tinik Sa Dibdib (GMA, 2009) - Lando Domingo
- Adik Sa'Yo (GMA, 2009) Carlos Manansala
- SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti (GMA, 2009) - Jacob Manansala
- Outrageous & Courageous (GMA, 2009) - Host
- SOP Rules (GMA, 2009-2010) - Co-Host/Performer
- Maynila (GMA, 2008) - Various
- LaLola (GMA, 2008-2009) - Gaston Savictorres
- Dear Friend (GMA, 2008) - Host
- Chef To Go (Season 2) (QTV [now GMA News TV], 2008) - Host
- Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan (GMA, 2008) - Dr. Louie Almeda
- Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (GMA, 2008) - Alfred de Leon
- MariMar (GMA, 2007) - Rodolfo San Jinez
- Mga Mata ni Anghelita (GMA, 2007) - Gabriel / Angelo / Kuba
- Asian Treasures (GMA, 2007) - Hector Madrigal
- I Luv NY (GMA, 2006) - Albert Sandoval
- Bubble Gang Jr. (GMA, 2005) - Guest (together with Jolina Magdangal)
- StarDance (ABS-CBN, 2005) - Host
- M.R.S. (Most Requested Show) (ABS-CBN, 2005) - Co-Host
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boxing Gloves (ABS-CBN, 2004) - The Rolando Navarette Story
- EK Channel (ABS-CBN, 2004-2005) - Host
- Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas (ABS-CBN, 2003-2004) - Newton
- Ang Tanging Ina (ABS-CBN, 2003-2005) - Juan
- Magandang Tanghali Bayan (ABS-CBN, 2001-2003) - Co-Host
- Whattamen (ABS-CBN, 2001-2004) - Matti
- Labs Ko Si Babe (ABS-CBN, 1999-2000) - Wally
- Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako (ABS-CBN, 1998-1999) - Ruben
- Onli In Da Pilipins (ABS-CBN, 1997) - Gordon
- Esperanza (ABS-CBN, 1997-1999) - Danilo / Raphael Salgado
- Maalaala Mo Kaya: Karayom (ABS-CBN, 1996) - Elmer
- Gimik (ABS-CBN, 1996-1999) - Joey Fajardo
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Production Company |
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2015 | Beauty and the Bestie | Chef at the Restaurant | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
2014 | Moron 5.2: The Transformation | Aristotle Ramos | Viva Films |
2013 | Ang Huling Henya | Lee (cameo) | Viva Films, Multivision Pictures Entertainment |
2012 | Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Aristotle Ramos | Viva Films |
2011 | Enteng Ng Ina Mo | Juan Montecilio | Star Cinema, M-Zet TV Productions, APT Entertainment & OctoArts Films |
2011 | "Ikaw Ang Pag-Ibig" | Father | Star Cinema |
2011 | Patikul | Sir Michael Balmas | Cinemalaya |
2011 | The Road | Alberto | GMA Films |
2011 | Kasambuhay Habambuhay | Michael | |
2011 | Who's That Girl? | Fish ball vendor (cameo) | Viva Films |
2010 | Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Juan Montecilio | Star Cinema |
2009 | The Red Shoes | Lucas Munozca | Unitel Pictures |
2008 | I.T.A.L.Y. (I Trust And I Love You) | (cameo) | GMA Films |
2007 | Angels | Ruben | Eagle Eye Entertainment |
2006 | Wag Kang Lilingon | James | Star Cinema & Viva Films |
2005 | Maging Akin Muli | Fr. Jun Jun | Jesuit Production |
2004 | Spirit of the Glass | Dante | OctoArts Films |
2003 | Malikmata | Patrick | OctoArts Films |
2003 | Noon At Ngayon...Pagsasamang Kayganda | Bobby | Star Cinema |
2003 | Ang Tanging Ina | Juan Montecilio | Star Cinema |
2002 | Dekada '70 | Emman Bartolome | Star Cinema |
2002 | Super B | Lordino | Neo Films |
2001 | Trip | Joboy | Star Cinema |
2000 | Tanging Yaman | Boyet | Star Cinema |
2000 | Minsan Minahal Kita | Gelo | Star Cinema |
1999 | Esperanza | Danilo/Raphael Salgado | Star Cinema |
1999 | Hey Babe | Nelson | Star Cinema |
1999 | Gimik: The Reunion | Joey Fajardo | Star Cinema |
1998 | Labs Kita Okey Ka Lang | Ned | Star Cinema |
1998 | Kung Ayaw Mo Huwag Mo | Nicco | Star Cinema |
1997 | Adarna: The Mythical Bird | Voice of Rama | Guiding Light Productions, Inc. & FLT Films International |
1997 | Flames: Tameme | Butch | Star Cinema |
1997 | Ipaglaban Mo 2: The Movie | Paul | Star Cinema |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award-Giving Body | Category | Work | Result |
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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 | 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 |