MARVIN COUNTS HIS BLESSINGS

After proving his acting mettle in Star Cinema comedies like the smash hits Labs Kita, Okay Ka Lang and Kung Ayaw Mo Huwag Mo, the November thriller Magandang Hatinggabi, and perhaps in his most emotional endeavor to date - as the fiery Ruben in Channel 2's miniseries Sa Sandaling Kailangan Mo Ako, directed by Olive Lamasan, Marvin Agustin has shown that although 1998 was a tough year, he went through it with versatility, hardwork, dedication and focus.

And despite an overwhelming work schedule and everything else that came with it, Marvin is happy and grateful. In fact, to show his gratitude to his suppporters, Marvin will celebrate his birthday with a grand fans day and some are now starting to call this young actor a People's Heartthrob.

For 1999, Marvin Agustin sees even a brighter yera. He is grateful for winning the new Male Actor of the YEar for Star Awards for Movies and the Guillermo Award for Most Promising Actor and being nominated for Best Actor in A Single Performance for MMK's Karne and the Film Academy of the Philippines Best Supporting Actor for his role in Ipaglaban Mo, the Movie.

He will soon shoot and promote his movie with Jolina Magdangal dubbed as Hey Babe. Marvin also sees himself getting involved with an Anti-Drug campaign.

He also plans to study scriptwriting and film directing to fulfill a lifelong dream. In between all these, he still can be seen evolving in his dramatic portrayal in Esperanza and his hosting on ASAP on Sundays and on Magandang Tanghali Bayan every Monday with Jolina.

Marvin is also cast in the film Gimik: The Reunion.

"Generally, it's been a good year for me," says Marvin. "I can't thank God enough for all the blessings and all my supporters and to all the people who have always believed in me."

PHILIPPINE STAR