Marvin Jay Cuyugan Agustin, better known by his stage name Marvin Agustin (born January 29, 1979 in Peñafrancia, Paco, Manila

Manila

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) is a Filipino

Filipino people

The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....

 actor

Actor

An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...

 and entrepreneur

Entrepreneur

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Showbiz 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

Maalaala Mo Kaya

Maalaala Mo Kaya is a Philippine drama anthology series broadcast on ABS-CBN every Saturday evening and being hosted by Charo Santos-Concio. Currently, it became the longest-running drama anthology on Philippine television and on Asia...

'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

Metro Manila Film Festival

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He was part of ABS-CBN

ABS-CBN

ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...

's Star Magic

Star Magic

Star Magic, Inc., , is ABS-CBN's training and management program for its contract talents. It was designed to assist young talent in the Philippines...

, before moving to GMA Network

GMA Network

GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...

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He played a hunchback Gabriel in Mga Mata ni Anghelita

Mga Mata ni Anghelita

Mga Mata ni Anghelita was a Philippine drama produced by GMA Network that begun airing on July 2, 2007.This was a television remake of a 1978 film starring the late Julie Vega. The series is the third part of GMA Network's 57th Anniversary Offering....

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He joined the cast of Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita

Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008...

for a period and has played one of the villains in "LaLola

LaLola (Philippine TV series)

LaLola is a Philippine romantic Comedy produced and distributed by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of an Argentine TV series of the same title. The series premiered on October 13, 2008 starring Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera...

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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

Adik Sa'Yo

Adik Sa'Yo is a Philippine romantic comedy created and developed by Denoy Navarro-Punio for GMA Network. The show premiered on June 8, 2009 under the direction of Joel Lamangan. It was originally planned to end on September 4, 2009 but was extended for another week, and officially ended on...

" and recent appears as Lando in a drama mini-series, "Tinik Sa Dibdib

Tinik Sa Dibdib

Tinik Sa Dibdib is a Philippine Drama and a Sine Novela offering produced by GMA Network starring Sunshine Dizon/Nadine Samonte, Marvin Agustin, Ara Mina and now with Sheryl Cruz. It is a TV remake of the hit drama flick in 1980's which starred Nora Aunor and Phillip Salvador...

 and appeared in Panday Kids

Panday Kids

Panday Kids is a fantasy Philippine drama spin-off from the novel of Carlo J. Caparas. It is produced by GMA Network. This is a television sequel of the 2009 film, Ang Panday which was starred by Bong Revilla. The cast is led by three child stars, Buboy Villar, Julian Trono, and Sabrina Man...

, which he plays "Lizardo", a villain of the Panday Kids.

Agustin formerly hosts the variety show, "Party Pilipinas

Party Pilipinas

Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk...

" and is also a former part of the cast in Pilyang Kerubin

Pilyang Kerubin

Pilyang Kerubin is a Philippine television drama series created by GMA Network. The season premiere was aired on June 7, 2010...

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Agustin is slated to recently appear in the GMA 7 Drama, "Beauty Queen

Beauty Queen

"Beauty Queen" is the second song from Roxy Music's second album, For Your Pleasure. The lyrics refer to Ferry's girlfriend, Valerie Leon, one-time UK beauty queen, B-movie actress and model working in the Newcastle area, circa 1973.-Musicians:...

" in October 2010.

Cooking and business career

Agustin attended International School for Culinary arts and Hotel Management, and started a restaurant called Sumo Sam, which specializes in Japanese-American modern cuisine. He also owns the Japanese restaurant called John and Yoko as well as the Cafe Ten Titas restaurant. He also hosts the new GMA-7 Cooking Challenge, Kitchen Superstar

Kitchen Superstar

Kitchen Superstar is a 2011 competitive cooking game show in the Philippines. It debuted on April 4, 2011 on GMA Network, and is hosted by actor/restaurateur, Marvin Agustin....

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Personal life

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

Television

Year	Title	Role	Network
2011	Iglot Iglot (TV series) Iglot is a Philippine television drama series created by GMA Network. It premiered on GMA Telebabad and GMA Pinoy TV on August 29, 2011 and August 31, 2011, respectively. The shows stars Claudine Barretto, Marvin Agustin, Jolina Magdangal, Luis Alandy, Patrick Garcia, Pauleen Luna, and newcomer...	Anton	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2011	Kitchen Superstar Kitchen Superstar Kitchen Superstar is a 2011 competitive cooking game show in the Philippines. It debuted on April 4, 2011 on GMA Network, and is hosted by actor/restaurateur, Marvin Agustin....	Himself
2010	Pilyang Kerubin Pilyang Kerubin Pilyang Kerubin is a Philippine television drama series created by GMA Network. The season premiere was aired on June 7, 2010...	Adante
2010	Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas Party Pilipinas is a Philippine music variety show broadcasted by GMA Network. The show premiered on 28 March 2010 - replacing the defunct SOP Fully Charged. It also broadcasts worldwide through GMA Pinoy TV.Each week, two teams alternate to give the audience a variety in theme and concepts.Direk...	Co-Host
2010	Panday Kids Panday Kids Panday Kids is a fantasy Philippine drama spin-off from the novel of Carlo J. Caparas. It is produced by GMA Network. This is a television sequel of the 2009 film, Ang Panday which was starred by Bong Revilla. The cast is led by three child stars, Buboy Villar, Julian Trono, and Sabrina Man...	Lizardo/Enrico
2009	Sine Novela Sine Novela Sine Novela is a Philippine daytime soap opera aired on GMA Network which showcases old classic movies from VIVA Films turned into a mini-series... : Tinik Sa Dibdib Tinik Sa Dibdib Tinik Sa Dibdib is a Philippine Drama and a Sine Novela offering produced by GMA Network starring Sunshine Dizon/Nadine Samonte, Marvin Agustin, Ara Mina and now with Sheryl Cruz. It is a TV remake of the hit drama flick in 1980's which starred Nora Aunor and Phillip Salvador...	Lando Domingo
2009	Adik Sa'Yo Adik Sa'Yo Adik Sa'Yo is a Philippine romantic comedy created and developed by Denoy Navarro-Punio for GMA Network. The show premiered on June 8, 2009 under the direction of Joel Lamangan. It was originally planned to end on September 4, 2009 but was extended for another week, and officially ended on...	Carlos Manansala
2009	SRO Cinemaserye: Ganti Ng Puso	Jacob Manansala
2009	Outrageous & Courageous	Host
2009	SOP Rules	Co-Host
2008	Maynila Maynila (TV series) Maynila is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since 1999. Originally aired Mondays-Fridays and 5-day episode per week, it presently became a weekend drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having love problems and challenges that affect every...	Various
2008	LaLola LaLola (Philippine TV series) LaLola is a Philippine romantic Comedy produced and distributed by GMA Network. It is an adaptation of an Argentine TV series of the same title. The series premiered on October 13, 2008 starring Rhian Ramos and JC de Vera...	Gaston Savictorres Lobregat
2008	Dear Friend Dear Friend Dear Friend is a television drama that has been broadcast on Philippine television since August 2008. It is a weekly drama anthology of inspiring stories of people who are having family and love problems. The show is an hour-long dose of hope for today’s problem-weary viewer...	Host
2008	Chef To Go (Season 2) Chef To Go *Chef To Go is a Philippine lifestyle Cooking show aired every Sunday evening by Q.-Host:...	Host	QTV
2008	Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan	Dr. Louie Almeda	GMA Network GMA Network GMA Network is a major commercial television & radio network in the Philippines. GMA Network is owned by GMA Network, Inc. a publicly listed company...
2008	Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita or Sweet Revenge is a Philippine drama by GMA Network. Starring Marvin Agustin, Angelika dela Cruz, JC de Vera, Yasmien Kurdi and Dina Bonnevie and directed by Joel Lamangan, it aired on GMA Network from March 24, 2008 until June 27, 2008...	Alfred de Leon
2007	MariMar MariMar (Philippine TV series) MariMar was a Philippine drama previously being broadcast in GMA Network, starring Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes.Though a remake-adaptation of a Mexican telenovela the setting and some of the storylines were altered. Directed by Joyce E. Bernal and Mac Alejandre, the series premiered on August...	Rodolfo San Jinez
2007	Mga Mata ni Angelita	Gabriel/Angelo/Kuba
2007	Asian Treasures Asian Treasures Asian Treasures is an action-adventure Philippine drama aired and produced by GMA Network starred by Angel Locsin and Robin Padilla, and was directed by Eric Quizon.This show is all about Asian History....	Hector Madrigal
2006	I Luv NY I Luv NY I Luv NY , is a television program of GMA Network. Set in New York City, it is the first Philippine TV soap to hold tapings in New York, around which revolves the story of the four main characters....	Albert Sandoval
2003	Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas Sana'y Wala Nang Wakas is a past Teleserye of ABS-CBN. It is a love story of two star-crossed lovers who suffer for their parents’ long forgotten sins...	Newton	ABS-CBN ABS-CBN ABS–CBN Corporation is a Philippine-based media conglomerate. It is the Philippines' largest media and entertainment conglomerate. The corporation was the merger of Alto Broadcasting System which at that time owned by James Lindenberg and Antonio Quirino, and the Chronicle Broadcasting Network ...
2003	Ang Tanging Ina Ang Tanging Ina Ang Tanging Ina is a 2003 Filipino comedy film, starring Ai-Ai de las Alas. The movie was the highest grossing locally produced Philippine film ever made, until it was surpassed by Sukob in 2006. It currently ranks no...	Juan
2002	Magandang Tanghali Bayan Magandang Tanghali Bayan Magandang Tanghali Bayan was a Philippine noon-time variety show broadcast by ABS-CBN. The show was aired on weekdays and Saturdays and was also broadcast worldwide through ABS-CBN's The Filipino Channel...	Co-Host
2001	Star Drama Theater Presents: Rave
2001	Whattamen	Matti
2000	Labs Ko Si Babe Labs Ko Si Babe Labs Ko Si Babe is Filipino drama/comedy made by ABS CBN in 1999 starring Marvin Agustin and Jolina Magdangal.It was a Comedy-Television sitcom that aired weeknights on its Primetime slot after Saan Ka Man Naroroon the series was memorable because of Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin' triumphant...	Wally
1998	Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako	Ruben
1997	Onli In Da Pilipins	Host
1997	Esperanza Esperanza (TV series) Esperanza is a Filipino primetime television drama that was aired by ABS-CBN and Canal de las Estrellas in 1997 to 1999. It was re-aired in Studio 23 and Kapamilya Channel, which are both an ABS-CBN subsidiaries....	Danilo/Raphael Salgado
1996	Gimik Gimik Gimik was a Filipino teen drama series aired and produced by ABS-CBN. The series aired from June 15, 1996 until February 13, 1999.Reruns will air on November 19,2011 on its International Channel Cinema One Global Saturdays part of its new revamped channel.-Development:The Teen-Oriented show was...	Joey Fajardo
1995	ASAP ASAP (variety show) ASAP Rocks is a musical variety show in the Philippines broadcast by ABS-CBN in the Philippines. The show is presented by its main hosts Zsa Zsa Padilla, Gary Valenciano and Martin Nievera. The show first premiered on February 5, 1995, and airs live Sundays...	Co-Host

Movies

Year	Title	Role	Production company
2011	The Road (Philippine Film)	TBA	GMA Films GMA Films GMA Network Films, Inc. is a film production company and a film studio established in 1995 by GMA Network, Inc. in the Philippines....
2011	Kasambuhay Habambuhay	Michael
2011	Who's That Girl? Who's That Girl (2011 film) Who’s That Girl is a 2011 Filipino Comedy/Romance film starring Anne Curtis, Luis Manzano, and Eugene Domingo produced by Viva Films and SMDC and released by Star Cinema. Who’s That Girl is a story about how a case of mistaken identity can be life-altering, told in such hilarious manner...	Fish ball vendor (cameo)	Viva Films VIVA Films Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
2010	Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)	Juan Montecilio	Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
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 Angels (2007 film) Angels is a 2007 Filipino trilogy film, starred by Ms.Angel Locsin with Jennylyn Mercado, Patrick Garcia and Marvin Agustin.-Plot:"Angels" is a trilogy. The three episodes featured in the movies are: "Angel of Mine", "Daddy's Angel" and "Angel of Love". "Angel of Mine," directed by Gina Alajar,...	Ruben	Eagle Eye Entertainment
2006	Wag Kang Lilingon	James	Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...  & Viva Films VIVA Films Viva Films is a Filipino film production company which started in 1981. This company is part of the Viva Entertainment Group.-Sharon Cuneta and Gabby Concepcion loveteam:...
2004	Spirit Of The Glass	Dante	OctoArts Films
2003	Malikmata	Patrick	OctoArts Films
2003	Noon At Ngayon...Pagsasamang Kayganda	Bobby	Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
2003	Ang Tanging Ina Ang Tanging Ina Ang Tanging Ina is a 2003 Filipino comedy film, starring Ai-Ai de las Alas. The movie was the highest grossing locally produced Philippine film ever made, until it was surpassed by Sukob in 2006. It currently ranks no...	Juan Montecilio	Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
2002	Dekada '70	Emman Bartolome	Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
2002	Super B	Lordino	Neo Films
2001	Trip	Joboy	Star Cinema
2000	Tanging Yaman Tanging Yaman Tanging Yaman is a 2000 Filipino religious-family drama film produced by Star Cinema. Directed by Laurice Guillen, the film garnered several awards, especially at the 2000 Metro Manila Film Festival, including Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Actress....	Boyet	Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
2000	Minsan Minahal Kita	Gelo	Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
1999	Esperanza	Danilo/Raphael Salgado	Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
1999	Hey Babe	Nelson	Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
1999	Gimik: The Reunion	Joey Fajardo	Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
1998	Labs Kita Okey Ka Lang	Ned	Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
1998	Kung Ayaw Mo Huwag Mo	Nicco	Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
1997	Flames: Tameme	Butch	Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...
1997	Ipaglaban Mo 2: The Movie	Paul	Star Cinema Star Cinema ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. , is the wholly owned film production subsidiary of ABS-CBN Corporation. It is the Philippines' largest film production, producing most of the highest grossing films in the Philippines.-1994:...

Awards and nominations

• Best New Movie Actor (F.L.A.M.E.S.) 1998 14th PMPC Star Awards For Movies
• German Moreno Youth Achievement Award 1999 FAMAS
• Best Single Performance by a Lead Actor (Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boxing Gloves) 2004 1st Golden Screen Entertainment TV Awards
• Best Single Performance by a Lead Actor Nominee (Maalaala Mo Kaya: Boxing Gloves) 2004 PMPC Star Awards For TV
• Best Actor (Kutob) 2005 Metro Manila Film Festival-Philippines
• Best Actor (Kutob) 2006 Film Academy of the Philippines LUNA Awards
• Best Actor Nominee (Kutob) 2006 54th FAMAS Awards

External links

• Marvin Agustin - Official Website