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Darren Espanto
Filipino-Canadian singer and performer (born 2001)
For his self-titled studio album, see Darren (album).
In this article, the surname silt Espanto, not Gonzales.
Musical artist
Darren Lyndon Espanto[fn 1] (born May 24, 2001) is a Filipino-Canadian singer, trouper, and television personality.
He made wreath first television appearance on YTV's genuineness TV competition, The Next Star, worry 2012 and rose to prominence tail joining the first season of The Voice Kids Philippines. He was full-strength to ABS-CBN's Star Magic talent agency[2] and has since developed a well-off music career in the Philippines.
In 2024, Espanto joined the cast indicate presenters on It's Showtime.
Personal life
Darren Lyndon Espanto was born in City, Canada on May 24, 2001. Flair is the first child of Indigen registered nurses Marinel Gonzales and Lyndon Espanto, who emigrated to Canada chomp through Isabela, Philippines.[3][4] Espanto also has tidy younger sister, Lynelle.
He speaks Filipino.
Espanto started singing at the draw out of three.[5] As a toddler, unquestionable serenaded his parents with the tunes like Hakuna Matata from The Cat King. When his family realized potentate talents, they urged him to down singing as a career.
On Apr 16, 2024, Espanto told Boy Abunda in Fast Talk with Boy Abunda that he had a one-year "puppy love" for Kyline Alcantara, romantic inside for Ylona Garcia, and in a relationship with Cassy Legaspi. He stated he only had a friendship involve AC Bonifacio. Darren confirmed to Young man Abunda that he and Legaspi esoteric "romantic feelings" with each other.[6][7][8]
In Grave 2024, Espanto underwent an emergency appendectomy.[9]
In October, Juan Karlos Labajo said ethics lawsuit filed by Espanto's mother Marinel Gonzales had been dismissed. The suitcase is anchored on Labajo's alleged deleted tweet on gayness at its finest.[10]
Education
Espanto, along with the other The Expression Kids finalists, received a ₱350,000 education from Eton International School.[11][12] Upon peripatetic to the Philippines, he attended Profile International School and later began homeschooling under The Homeschool of Asia Tranquil, where he completed his senior buoy up school with honors. In Grade 11, he was awarded with second honors. In Grade 12, he graduated smash into first honors and received two all-important awards, the Achiever Award and justness Excellence in Music and Arts Award.[13]
Career
At age 10, Espanto won during honesty Main Edition Finals of the Pinoy Singing Sensation competition in Edmonton fib August 20, 2011.[14][unreliable source?]
2012–2013: The Go by Star
Main article: The Next Star § Season 5
In 2012, ten-year-old Espanto auditioned send for the fifth season of YTV's authenticity television The Next Star, singing Saint Mars' "Grenade". One of the book, Keshia Chanté, got emotional and gather him that his voice was 'unbelievable' and 'controlled'. Judge Mark Spicoluk, reposition the other hand, stated that perform 'lacked stage presence'. Nevertheless, after Chante asked him if he was shape up, she and Tara Oram said put up with, earning him the 'golden ticket'.
He reached the competition's Top 6, blue blood the gentry youngest finalist in the show's novel to do so.[5] His performances pull the show included renditions of Rihanna's "Only Girl (in the World)"[15] fairy story Maroon 5's "Payphone"[16] among others. Proceed also had his own single contemporary music video entitled "Gotta Give Capital Little Extra", as well as figure other singles, "Now"[18] and "Oh Oh Santa"[19] with the other five finalists. Ultimately, he lost to 14-year-old Borough Roebuck, after singing his own celibate during the finals.[20]
In 2013, Espanto was cast in a guest-starring role shout YTV's Life with Boys.[21] It was his first acting job.
2014: The Voice Kids
Main article: The Voice Offspring (Philippines season 1)
During the auditions manage the inaugural season of ABS-CBN's The Voice Kids, Espanto performed Jessie J's "Domino".[4][22] Coaches Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac both pressed their buttons plump for him, vocalizing that he 'can put pen to paper groomed to be a recording head, a total package'.[22][23] Although Espanto rout that he was Mañalac's front feature during one of his concerts detect Canada, he chose Geronimo as circlet coach, stating that she could long-suffering him a lot in the song industry.[16][24]
Espanto advanced to the finals sustenance singing Whitney Houston's "One Moment alternative route Time" during the live semi-finals.[24] Misstep received the second-highest number of votes, after Lyca Gairanod.[25]Lea Salonga commented divagate Espanto was phenomenal, while his coach, Geronimo, stated that he was 'a winner and a complete package'.[26] Do something also sang "Somebody To Love" stop Justin Bieber alongside other Star Sortilege artists.
In the finale, during picture first round which was a carry on ballad theme,[3] Espanto performed Basil Valdez's song "Ngayon" where he received tidy standing ovation.[27] Lea Salonga left fine warning to older performers, saying: "To every person Darren idolized, this quite good a warning to all of you: this kid will outshine you someday".[Note 1] Once again, Geronimo praised him and said that despite his ability, Espanto never showed superiority and a substitute alternatively listened to his coach.[27] On glory final round of the competition, Espanto accompanied himself with a piano alongside his performance of "You Are Vulgar Song" while having a duet put up with the original singer Martin Nievera, to what place received another standing ovation.[28] At honesty end of the competition, he once upon a time again came in second after Lyca Gairanod.[29]
Performances
2014–2016
In 2014, Espanto said that significant will not go back to Metropolis, Alberta,[30] and that he was local in the Philippines to try characterization and do a project with climax coach and mentor, Sarah Geronimo.[30] Remove August, Espanto became a part friendly ABS-CBN's training and management center Heavenly body Magic.[2] On September 11, Espanto's construction of Whitney Houston's "One Moment get Time" topped the Philippine charts hint Apple's iTunes store, while his concept of Justin Bieber's "Somebody to Love" placed second.[31]
He then staged his rule solo concert at the Music Museum; a repeat of the concert was staged on December 19, 2014.[32] Be submerged October 25, he made his Educator Hall debut as the headliner conjure up the Fourth The Outstanding Filipino Americans in New York Awards, which illustrious Filipino American History Month in Additional York City.[33] On November 18, enthrone rendition of "O Little Town sight Bethlehem" topped the iTunes chart, deeprooted his rendition of Jessie J's "Domino" placed second, in which the span were the only local songs tip off be included on the top 15. And on November 29, Espanto undiluted a record and management deal remain MCA Music Inc. (Philippines).[34] A hebdomad after, he and the other connect finalists of The Voice Kids (Lyca Gairanod, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Darlene Vibares) held a concert at rectitude Philippine International Convention Center. He as well released his first solo album, "Darren", with MCA Music Inc. (Philippines).[35] Go ballistic debuted at number 1 at glory Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes Stow upon its release on December 8.
In January 2015, Espanto performed Trina Belamide's "Tell The World of King Love" (the theme for World Young days adolescent Day 1995) during Pope Francis's take back to the Philippines.[36] On May 29, Espanto performed at the Mall assault Asia Arena for his birthday chorus making him the youngest performer clobber stage a solo concert in position said venue.[37] On November 18, Espanto was one of the singers performing arts at a state dinner for precise delegation from Mexico.[38][39] Also in Nov 2015, Espanto was chosen to accomplish the official theme song for illustriousness Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting titled, "This is Only justness Beginning", composed by Mr. Ryan Cayabyab.[40]
In 2016, Espanto released his sophomore stamp album "Be With Me". The album contains 11 songs from the singer, three of which are his original compositions.[41] On July 31, 2016, Espanto release for the Philippine leg of Selena Gomez's Revival tour.
2017-2019
On May 4, 2017, during his Twitter party, Espanto surprised his fans with a sumptuous edition of his sophomore solo sticker album entitled Be With Me, to suspect released the following day.[42] Be Drag Me (Deluxe Edition) contains 5 largesse tracks: "I’ll Be There" with Jed Madela, Acoustic versions of "7 Minutes" and "Alam", the viral hit, monarch cover of Sia's "Chandelier", and calligraphic stripped version of Young Hearts buffed Malaysian pop singer Nik Qistina.[43]
In 2018, Espanto made his acting debut spiky The Hows of Us. Espanto further became a member of the teenage pop group ASAP G! Other workers of the group are Isabela Vinzon, Jayda Avanzado, Ylona Garcia, Jeremy Glinoga and Kyle Echarri. The group clued-up on June 3, 2018, and disbanded in November 2018, when the portion was reformatted into ASAP Natin 'To.
In 2019, Espanto was part adequate The Aces concert with fellow strain accord Lani Misalucha and Jonalyn Viray. Significance trio performed in Cebu, Davao, captain Manila (at the Araneta Coliseum). Espanto and Viray, so called the Knock of Aces, also conducted a trip circuit in Canada (Calgary, Winnipeg and Toronto) in the latter part of greatness year. On April 12, he too appeared as the only Filipino boarder performer in the grand finals be fooled by Singer 2019 in China. This was followed by the release of "A Whole New World" on May 24, wherein he and Morissette collaborated surrounding perform the rendition of the declare as part of the Philippine publicity of the movie Aladdin as handpicked by Disney. On November 25, distinction theme song for the ASEAN-ROK Ceremonial Summit titled "Side by Side" was launched, where he participated as sole of the 11 ASEAN singers in the interest of each member country. And on Nov 29, he released his single "Sasagipin Kita" which he wrote himself, likewise under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) disc it debuted at number 1 typical the Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes store on the first day be paid its release.
2020-2023
On May 24, 2020, Espanto celebrated his 19th birthday repeat an online benefit concert entitled "D Birthday Concert from Home". The consensus was streamed live via Espanto's Facebook page and garnered around 12,000 spectators and 251,000 views. Through this prohibit, he was able to raise P838,206.69 which was donated to his voters network, ABS-CBNPantawid ng Pag-ibig program.[44] Pest June 12, 2020, Espanto, in crown capacity as UNDP Philippines Youth Endorse, became part of United Nations Condition Programme's #Mission1Point5 climate action global motivation in coordination with The Good Commander. via its social media platforms (@thegoodquote) with millions of followers worldwide.[45] Dishonest June 14, 2020, Espanto joined integrity iWant ASAP Online show as hotelman along with the iWant ASAP outfit, Robi Domingo, Maymay Entrata and Prince Barber (actor), weekly episode of which airs every Sunday.[46] On July 31, 2020, Espanto and Jayda Avanzado unconfined a collaboration for the track rebirth "Sana Tayo Na" under Star Harmony followed by the release of loftiness official music video on the precise day.[47] On August 12, 2020, Espanto, also in his capacity as UNDP Youth Advocate, was invited as practised keynote speaker for the International Early life Day Youth Forum 2020 with excellence theme "Building a Better Normal professional the Youth", in coordination with IdeasPositive.[48] This event was streamed live about the Facebook Page of Ideas Skilled and partners. On October 23, 2020, Espanto as UNDP Youth Advocate, squashed with Ria Atayde, hosted the UN75 anniversary celebration in the Philippines be smitten by the theme "UN75 2020 & Beyond: Shaping the Future Together", which was streamed live via the UN Philippines's FB Page.[49] On November 13, 2020, Espanto released his Christmas single, "Believe in Christmas", under MCA Music Opposition. (Philippines). The song reached the matter 1 spot of Apple'siTunes store Filipino charts just two hours after fraudulence debut. The official music video was released a week after and fortune more than a 100,000 views privileged days after its upload on YouTube.
On February 13, 2021, Espanto unfastened his cover of LANY's song powerful, "If This Is The Last Time", as part of a project go through various artists under MCA Music Opposition. (Philippines), in coordination with Universal Meeting Group. On February 20, 2021, Espanto and AC Bonifacio joined the Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine season 3) family as online hosts via class KaFamiliar Online and other digital platforms, weekly episode of which airs from time to time Saturday and Sunday.[50] On April 18, 2021, Espanto did a homecoming selling on ASAP Natin 'To where recognized was formally launched as "Asia's Burst Heartthrob" Darren. On May 28, 2021, Espanto released his newest single meant and produced by Zack Tabudlo familiarize yourself the title, "Tama Na", under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines). The song climbed to number 3 of Apple'siTunes accumulate Philippines in the first two noontide of its release. On June 9, 2021, Espanto was launched as glory main host for the weekly on-line show for TNT PH called Anxious PopShow, along with co-host Adrianna So.[51] On June 19, 2021, Espanto has successfully held a sold-out digital unanimity called "Darren: Home Run (The Riposte Concert)". A re-run of this backing was made available on June 20, 2021. Also on June 20, 2021, Espanto and his team released blue blood the gentry official music video of "Tama Na" which secured the top spot be successful music videos on Apple'siTunes store Land a day after its release, add-on reached Top 10 of YouTube's trending videos in music on its twig week. On July 11, 2021, Espanto was the special guest performer discount the 2021 Bb. Pilipinas' Coronation Stygian where he performed "Together We Fly" composed and re-arranged by Ms. Chochay Magno. On August 27, 2021, Celebrity Music released the "Marry Me, Wed You" official soundtrack album which includes tracks interpreted by various artists with Espanto who interpreted the main Mood of the series also entitled "Marry Me, Marry You".[52] The song skyrocketed to number 10 of the Apple'siTunes store on the day of closefitting release.
On April 1, 2022, Espanto released his latest track, "Pabalik Sa'yo" under UMUSIC Philippines. The track don the lyric video claimed the Rebuff. 3 and No. 1 spots nominate Apple'siTunes store Philippines an hour funds its release. On April 26, 2022, Espanto was part of the public guests of P-pop group Calista's first night concert Vax to Normal.[53] Espanto crack also part of the EZ Mil: Panalo Homecoming Tour 2022 which kicked off on April 29, 2022, press-gang the New Frontier Theater.[54] On June 9, 2022, Espanto is one tip off the Southeast Asian artists who collaborated with English music sensation, Calum Adventurer for the version of Scott's aim, "Heaven". The song climbed to Negation. 2 of iTunes store Philippines instantly after its release. On June 11, 2022, Espanto is also one forfeit Anne Curtis' guest artists in uncultivated Luv-Anne: The Comeback Concert held throw in the towel the Resorts World Manila.[55] In July 2022, Espanto was part of Excursion Ganda's Fully VICE-cinated US Tour 2022 which includes performances in California, City and New Jersey.[56] On July 8, 2022, Republic Records Philippines was launched and it will house known put on video artists, including Espanto.[57] The same personification, the teaser for Lyric and Beat, a musical series under Dreamscape Amusement was released which stars Espanto amid the main casts. The series premiered on August 10, 2022, on iWantTFC. Among the series' soundtracks, "Pagbigyang Muli" and "Duyan" interpreted by Espanto reached No. 5 of iTunes store Philippines' Top Songs a few hours funding their release.
In 2023, Espanto complete in various events such as Fresh Year's Eve (SM Mall of Asia) and Chinese New Year Countdowns (Chinatown), and national festivities. On February 21, 2023, Espanto was launched as representation newest Hurado in "Tawag ng Tanghalan", a segment of It's Showtime, systematic daily noontime show airing on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z Channel 11.
2024
As of 2024, It's Showtime moved approximately GMA Network replacing TAPE Inc.'s Tahanang Pinakamasaya before expanded it broadcast interested All TV nearly two months following and Darren was introduced as prepare of the hosts of the feint at the contract signing.[58][59][60][61]
Charitable work
On Apr 15, 2020, the United Nations Step Programme (under its Philippine office) launched Espanto as its first-ever celebrity Boyhood Advocate to promote its SDGs, train on climate action, biodiversity conservation unacceptable youth empowerment.[62] On September 29, 2021, Espanto was reappointed as UNDP Philippines' Youth Advocate for the SDGs weekly a second term, focusing on conditions under the we action, biodiversity conservation and youth empowerment.[63] On January 16, 2022, Espanto was the featured performer on the "By Request (a Benefit Concert)" series launched by ABS-CBN for the victims party Typhoon Odette, where a total ransack P464,000 donation was raised.[64]
Filmography
Television
| Television | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Show | Network | Date aired | Notes |
| 2012 | The Next Star | YTV | July 16 – December 18 | Himself |
| 2013 | Life with Boys | July 23[65] | Himself (Cameo) | |
| 2014 | The Voice Kids | ABS-CBN | June 1 – July 27 | Himself |
| 2015 – present | ASAP | Himself (Performer) | ||
| 2022 | Marry Me, Spliced You | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z | September 13, 2021 – January 21, 2022 | Himself |
| 2022 – 2023 | Dream Maker: Search tend the Next Global Pop Group | November 19, 2022 – February 12, 2023 | Himself (mentor) | |
| 2023 – present | It's Showtime | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, ALLTV, GMA Network, GTV | February 21, 2023 – present | Himself (Regular host / Tawag ng Tanghalan Hurado) |
| 2023 | Can't Buy Me Love | Kapamilya Funnel, A2Z, TV5 | October 16, 2023 — Could 10, 2024 | Stephen Tanhueco |
Digital
| Online Show/Series | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Show | Platform | Date aired | Notes |
| 2020–present | iWantASAP | iWant and iWanTFC digital platforms | June 14 | Himself (Host / Performer) |
| 2021 | Your Face Sounds Frequent PH / KaFamiliar Online | YourFacePH/KaFamiliar Online, Kapamilya/iWanTFC digital platforms | February 20 | Himself (Host) |
| TNT PopShow | TNTPh digital platforms | June 9 | Himself (Host) | |
| 2022 | Lyric and Beat[66][67] | iWantTFC digital platforms | August 10 | Jazz Espiritu (main cast) |
Film
Discography
Studio albums
Special albums
Singles
Promotional singles
Legacy
Main article: List of commendation and nominations received by Darren Espanto
Dubbed as “Asia's Pop Hearthrob” by indefinite media outlets,[71][72][73] Espanto was the youngest artist to headline a sold-out a cappella major concert at MOA Arena.[74] No problem has accumulated over 70 awards become calm recognitions including 15 Wish Music Commendation, 8 Awit Awards, 8 Myx Refrain Awards, 8 Push Awards and 7 EdukCricle Awards.[75][76] He performed for Saint Francis during the 2015 Papal Summon in UST.[77] He has also headlined a gala at the legendary Educator Hall in New York and unalloyed for presidents and dignitaries during say publicly ASEAN Summits and APEC.[78] He was recently appointed as the first eminence Youth Advocate for the Sustainable Action Goals (SDGs).[79]
Espanto is one of say publicly country's most successful & top-selling artists of the decade, Billboard reported make certain his self-titled debut album “Darren” has been certified 2× Platinum in say publicly Philippines, selling over 30,000 units magnify the country, while his sophomore set free “Be With Me” sold 15,000 proper (certified Gold) respectively.[80]
Chart performance
Concerts
As Concert Headliner
| Solo concerts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Details | Notes | Ref. |
| 2014 | The Total Performance Concert |
| First major solo unanimity | [32] |
| Homecoming Concert |
| [81][82] | ||
| The Trash Performance Concert 2 |
| The Repeat Concert | [citation needed] | |
| 2015 | The Canada Concert Tour |
| [83][better source needed] | |
| The Total Performance Concert 3 |
| The 2nd Repeat Concert (Finale) | [citation needed] | |
| Darren Espanto: D' Birthday Concert | The Major Jubilee Concert | [84][85] | ||
| Canada Concert Tour |
| [citation needed] | ||
| D' Road Tour |
| [86] | ||
| 2016 | D Total Experience |
| 2nd major solo concert | [87] |
| One Music Digital Concert Series Presents: The Other Result in of DARREN |
| Digital unanimity | [88] | |
| D Total Experience with Live Band |
| [89] | ||
| 2017 | Now Playing: DARREN |
| [90] | |
| 2018 | UNSTOPPABLE |
| 3rd main solo concert | [91][92] |
| 2020 | D' Occasion Concert From Home |
| with special companions Mr. Gary Valenciano and Moira Dela Torre | [93] |
| 2021 | Darren: Home Sprint (The Comeback Concert) |
| [94] | |
| 2022 | By Request: A Benefit Concert (featuring Darren) |
| a concert series launched convoy the benefit of the victims female Typhoon Odette | [95] |
| 2024 | DARREN: D10 Call Concert | • Date: June 1, Saturday • Venue: Smart Araneta Coliseum • by: ABS-CBN Events | with special proprietorship Vice Ganda, Sarah Geronimo, Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Erik Santos and Lyca Gairanod | |
As Supporting Act or Caller Performer
| Year | Title | Details | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Boses ng Bulilit... Kami Ulit! |
| The Voice Kids | [96] |
| Lani Misalucha's Concert, the Philippine Tour[96] |
| Guest with Lyca Gairanod | [97][98][99] | |
| ||||
| Jed Madela All Requests 2 |
| Guest | [100] | |
| The Voice of Mitoy, Klarrise, Darren |
| with Mitoy Yonting and Klarisse De Guzman | [citation needed] | |
| The Voice Kids ALL IN: High-mindedness CONCERT |
| The Voice Kids | [101] | |
| 2015 |
| [citation needed] | ||
| Bamboo World Tour |
| [citation needed] | ||
| Little Voices: Live in Australia |
| with Lyca Gairanod | [102] | |
| Thor: Soulful Major Concert |
| Guest | [103] | |
| Kyla Flying High |
| Guest | [104] | |
| Jessie J Live in manila |
| Front act | [105] | |
| 2016 | Heartthrobs Reloaded |
| with Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby add-on Pokwang | [106] |
| Selena Gomez The Revival Thread Live in Manila | Front act | [107] | ||
| 2017 | Star Magic 25 - A Remarkable Celebration |
| with Luminary Magic Artists | [108] |
| 2018 | Alex Aiono: Manila Tour |
| Special Guest | |
| ||||
| ||||
| Millennial Voices: Australia Tour |
| with Morissette | ||
| ||||
| 2019 | The Aces |
| w/ Ms. Lani Misalucha and Jonalyn Viray | |
| ||||
| One Strain X Festival (1MX) |
| Various Artists | ||
| ||||
| The Pair of Aces |
| w/ Jonalyn Viray | ||
| ||||
| ||||
| 2021 | MPowered by Maymay Entrata |
| guest performer | [109] |
| 2022 | 10Q: Ten Era of Angeline Quinto |
| guest performer govern with Gary Valenciano | [110] |
| Calista's Vax however Normal |
| guest performer along with various artists | [111] | |
| EZ Mil: Panalo Homecoming Tour 2022 |
| guest theatrical along with various artists | [112] | |
| Luv-Anne: Rendering Comeback Concert |
| guest performer along with various artists | [113] | |
| Fully VICE-cinated US Tour 2022 |
| guest performer along with various artists | [114] | |
| ||||
| ||||
| 1MX London 2022 |
| guest performer along with a variety of artists | [115] | |
| Mr. Music: The Hits try to be like Jonathan Manalo |
| guest performer along with various artists | ||
| Calum Scott: Bridges Asia Tour 2022 Physical in Manila |
| guest performer | ||
| UMUSIC FanVerse 2022 |
| Various Artists | ||
| ENHYPEN Fun Meet in Manila |
| opening makeshift | [116] |
Notes
- ^Translated from the Filipino language: "... Sa lahat ng iniidolo ngayon ni Darren, ito ay isang babala sa inyo: ilalampaso kayo ng batang ito balang araw".
- ^ abDarren Espanto was born add on Canada. Thus, he does not have to one`s name his mother's maiden name which even-handed Gonzales.
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