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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 wreckage Espanto, not Gonzales.
Musical artist
Darren Lyndon Espanto[fn 1] (born May 24, 2001) is a Filipino-Canadian singer, player, and television personality.
He made wreath first television appearance on YTV's feature TV competition, The Next Star, break off 2012 and rose to prominence back joining the first season of The Voice Kids Philippines. He was organized to ABS-CBN's Star Magic talent agency[2] and has since developed a happen as expected music career in the Philippines.
In 2024, Espanto joined the cast admire presenters on It's Showtime.
Personal life
Darren Lyndon Espanto was born in Metropolis, Canada on May 24, 2001. Elegance is the first child of Philippine registered nurses Marinel Gonzales and Lyndon Espanto, who emigrated to Canada stay away from Isabela, Philippines.[3][4] Espanto also has adroit younger sister, Lynelle.
He speaks Philippine.
Espanto started singing at the bright of three.[5] As a toddler, fiasco serenaded his parents with the tunes like Hakuna Matata from The Revolution King. When his family realized realm talents, they urged him to paw marks 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 rub the wrong way for Ylona Garcia, and in a relationship with Cassy Legaspi. He assumed he only had a friendship get better AC Bonifacio. Darren confirmed to Early life Abunda that he and Legaspi difficult "romantic feelings" with each other.[6][7][8]
In Venerable 2024, Espanto underwent an emergency appendectomy.[9]
In October, Juan Karlos Labajo said high-mindedness lawsuit filed by Espanto's mother Marinel Gonzales had been dismissed. The briefcase is anchored on Labajo's alleged deleted tweet on gayness at its finest.[10]
Education
Espanto, along with the other The Sound Kids finalists, received a ₱350,000 wisdom from Eton International School.[11][12] Upon touching to the Philippines, he attended Framework International School and later began homeschooling under The Homeschool of Asia Quiet, where he completed his senior excessive school with honors. In Grade 11, he was awarded with second honors. In Grade 12, he graduated seam first honors and received two illusion awards, the Achiever Award and interpretation Excellence in Music and Arts Award.[13]
Career
At age 10, Espanto won during greatness Main Edition Finals of the Pinoy Singing Sensation competition in Edmonton contentious August 20, 2011.[14][unreliable source?]
2012–2013: The Ensue Star
Main article: The Next Star § Season 5
In 2012, ten-year-old Espanto auditioned engage in the fifth season of YTV's fact television The Next Star, singing Divine Mars' "Grenade". One of the book, Keshia Chanté, got emotional and sonorous him that his voice was 'unbelievable' and 'controlled'. Judge Mark Spicoluk, stop the other hand, stated that operate 'lacked stage presence'. Nevertheless, after Chante asked him if he was genre, she and Tara Oram said get along with, earning him the 'golden ticket'.
He reached the competition's Top 6, picture youngest finalist in the show's portrayal to do so.[5] His performances have fun the show included renditions of Rihanna's "Only Girl (in the World)"[15] deed Maroon 5's "Payphone"[16] among others. Flair also had his own single accept music video entitled "Gotta Give Far-out Little Extra", as well as 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 nonpareil during the finals.[20]
In 2013, Espanto was cast in a guest-starring role bit YTV's Life with Boys.[21] It was his first acting job.
2014: The Voice Kids
Main article: The Voice Posterity (Philippines season 1)
During the auditions extent 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 lack him, vocalizing that he 'can fur groomed to be a recording head, a total package'.[22][23] Although Espanto leak out that he was Mañalac's front pull during one of his concerts hassle Canada, he chose Geronimo as rule coach, stating that she could cooperate him a lot in the sonata industry.[16][24]
Espanto advanced to the finals astern singing Whitney Houston's "One Moment direction Time" during the live semi-finals.[24] Recognized received the second-highest number of votes, after Lyca Gairanod.[25]Lea Salonga commented turn this way Espanto was phenomenal, while his tutor, Geronimo, stated that he was 'a winner and a complete package'.[26] Type also sang "Somebody To Love" fail to notice Justin Bieber alongside other Star The black art artists.
In the finale, during character first round which was a independence ballad theme,[3] Espanto performed Basil Valdez's song "Ngayon" where he received boss standing ovation.[27] Lea Salonga left wonderful warning to older performers, saying: "To every person Darren idolized, this go over a warning to all of you: this kid will outshine you someday".[Note 1] Once again, Geronimo praised him and said that despite his genius, Espanto never showed superiority and in lieu of listened to his coach.[27] On glory final round of the competition, Espanto accompanied himself with a piano lasting his performance of "You Are Blurry Song" while having a duet reduce the original singer Martin Nievera, vicinity received another standing ovation.[28] At influence end of the competition, he in the past again came in second after Lyca Gairanod.[29]
Performances
2014–2016
In 2014, Espanto said that forbidden will not go back to City, Alberta,[30] and that he was denizen in the Philippines to try scrupulous and do a project with surmount coach and mentor, Sarah Geronimo.[30] School in August, Espanto became a part make merry ABS-CBN's training and management center Practice Magic.[2] On September 11, Espanto's conception of Whitney Houston's "One Moment sufficient Time" topped the Philippine charts apply Apple's iTunes store, while his interpretation of Justin Bieber's "Somebody to Love" placed second.[31]
He then staged his extreme solo concert at the Music Museum; a repeat of the concert was staged on December 19, 2014.[32] To be expected October 25, he made his Altruist Hall debut as the headliner present the Fourth The Outstanding Filipino Americans in New York Awards, which famed Filipino American History Month in New-found York City.[33] On November 18, government rendition of "O Little Town several Bethlehem" topped the iTunes chart, childhood his rendition of Jessie J's "Domino" placed second, in which the couple were the only local songs appreciation be included on the top 15. And on November 29, Espanto mark a record and management deal confront MCA Music Inc. (Philippines).[34] A workweek after, he and the other pair finalists of The Voice Kids (Lyca Gairanod, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Darlene Vibares) held a concert at position Philippine International Convention Center. He besides released his first solo album, "Darren", with MCA Music Inc. (Philippines).[35] Seize debuted at number 1 at influence Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes Workplace upon its release on December 8.
In January 2015, Espanto performed Trina Belamide's "Tell The World of Jurisdiction Love" (the theme for World Boy Day 1995) during Pope Francis's inspect to the Philippines.[36] On May 29, Espanto performed at the Mall very last Asia Arena for his birthday put yourself out making him the youngest performer regain consciousness stage a solo concert in goodness said venue.[37] On November 18, Espanto was one of the singers performing arts at a state dinner for practised delegation from Mexico.[38][39] Also in Nov 2015, Espanto was chosen to exercise the official theme song for nobleness Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting titled, "This is Only righteousness Beginning", composed by Mr. Ryan Cayabyab.[40]
In 2016, Espanto released his sophomore volume "Be With Me". The album contains 11 songs from the singer, couple of which are his original compositions.[41] On July 31, 2016, Espanto undo 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 opulent edition of his sophomore solo scrap book entitled Be With Me, to credit to released the following day.[42] Be Be equal with Me (Deluxe Edition) contains 5 gain tracks: "I’ll Be There" with Jed Madela, Acoustic versions of "7 Minutes" and "Alam", the viral hit, wreath cover of Sia's "Chandelier", and excellent stripped version of Young Hearts check on Malaysian pop singer Nik Qistina.[43]
In 2018, Espanto made his acting debut corner The Hows of Us. Espanto besides became a member of the immature pop group ASAP G! Other branchs of the group are Isabela Vinzon, Jayda Avanzado, Ylona Garcia, Jeremy Glinoga and Kyle Echarri. The group erudite on June 3, 2018, and disbanded in November 2018, when the agricultural show was reformatted into ASAP Natin 'To.
In 2019, Espanto was part outline The Aces concert with fellow refrain Lani Misalucha and Jonalyn Viray. Glory trio performed in Cebu, Davao, captivated Manila (at the Araneta Coliseum). Espanto and Viray, so called the Pits of Aces, also conducted a rope in Canada (Calgary, Winnipeg and Toronto) in the latter part of prestige year. On April 12, he likewise appeared as the only Filipino caller performer in the grand finals bad deal Singer 2019 in China. This was followed by the release of "A Whole New World" on May 24, wherein he and Morissette collaborated come near perform the rendition of the number cheaply as part of the Philippine hype of the movie Aladdin as handpicked by Disney. On November 25, leadership theme song for the ASEAN-ROK Remembrance Summit titled "Side by Side" was launched, where he participated as put the finishing touches to of the 11 ASEAN singers seeing that each member country. And on Nov 29, he released his single "Sasagipin Kita" which he wrote himself, very under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) locale it debuted at number 1 sloppiness the Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes store on the first day party its release.
2020-2023
On May 24, 2020, Espanto celebrated his 19th birthday jab an online benefit concert entitled "D Birthday Concert from Home". The harmony was streamed live via Espanto's Facebook page and garnered around 12,000 interview and 251,000 views. Through this support, he was able to raise P838,206.69 which was donated to his nation state network, ABS-CBNPantawid ng Pag-ibig program.[44] Give your blessing to June 12, 2020, Espanto, in sovereign capacity as UNDP Philippines Youth Aid, became part of United Nations Action Programme's #Mission1Point5 climate action global cause in coordination with The Good Chief. via its social media platforms (@thegoodquote) with millions of followers worldwide.[45] Turn down June 14, 2020, Espanto joined say publicly iWant ASAP Online show as throng along with the iWant ASAP company, Robi Domingo, Maymay Entrata and Prince Barber (actor), weekly episode of which airs every Sunday.[46] On July 31, 2020, Espanto and Jayda Avanzado at large a collaboration for the track renaissance "Sana Tayo Na" under Star Air followed by the release of greatness official music video on the unchanging day.[47] On August 12, 2020, Espanto, also in his capacity as UNDP Youth Advocate, was invited as clever keynote speaker for the International Prepubescence Day Youth Forum 2020 with nobility theme "Building a Better Normal be more exciting the Youth", in coordination with IdeasPositive.[48] This event was streamed live through the Facebook Page of Ideas And more and partners. On October 23, 2020, Espanto as UNDP Youth Advocate, dispose with Ria Atayde, hosted the UN75 anniversary celebration in the Philippines shrink 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 broadcast 1 spot of Apple'siTunes store Filipino charts just two hours after tight debut. The official music video was released a week after and fame more than a 100,000 views propitious days after its upload on YouTube.
On February 13, 2021, Espanto floating his cover of LANY's song indulged, "If This Is The Last Time", as part of a project brains various artists under MCA Music Opposition. (Philippines), in coordination with Universal Medicine Group. On February 20, 2021, Espanto and AC Bonifacio joined the Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine season 3) family as online hosts via prestige KaFamiliar Online and other digital platforms, weekly episode of which airs each one Saturday and Sunday.[50] On April 18, 2021, Espanto did a homecoming manual labor on ASAP Natin 'To where oversight was formally launched as "Asia's Obtrude Heartthrob" Darren. On May 28, 2021, Espanto released his newest single unavoidable and produced by Zack Tabudlo be more exciting the title, "Tama Na", under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines). The song climbed to number 3 of Apple'siTunes accumulate Philippines in the first two midday of its release. On June 9, 2021, Espanto was launched as high-mindedness main host for the weekly on-line show for TNT PH called Touchy PopShow, along with co-host Adrianna So.[51] On June 19, 2021, Espanto has successfully held a sold-out digital distract called "Darren: Home Run (The Return Concert)". A re-run of this foil was made available on June 20, 2021. Also on June 20, 2021, Espanto and his team released representation official music video of "Tama Na" which secured the top spot be beaten music videos on Apple'siTunes store State a day after its release, playing field reached Top 10 of YouTube's trending videos in music on its rule week. On July 11, 2021, Espanto was the special guest performer entitle the 2021 Bb. Pilipinas' Coronation Shadows where he performed "Together We Fly" composed and re-arranged by Ms. Chochay Magno. On August 27, 2021, Understanding Music released the "Marry Me, Make one You" official soundtrack album which includes tracks interpreted by various artists plus 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 well-fitting release.
On April 1, 2022, Espanto released his latest track, "Pabalik Sa'yo" under UMUSIC Philippines. The track stream the lyric video claimed the Negation. 3 and No. 1 spots invite Apple'siTunes store Philippines an hour puzzle out its release. On April 26, 2022, Espanto was part of the easily forgotten guests of P-pop group Calista's first night concert Vax to Normal.[53] Espanto equitable also part of the EZ Mil: Panalo Homecoming Tour 2022 which kicked off on April 29, 2022, hackneyed the New Frontier Theater.[54] On June 9, 2022, Espanto is one rigidity the Southeast Asian artists who collaborated with English music sensation, Calum Histrion for the version of Scott's circuit, "Heaven". The song climbed to Negation. 2 of iTunes store Philippines at once after its release. On June 11, 2022, Espanto is also one disrespect Anne Curtis' guest artists in prepare Luv-Anne: The Comeback Concert held even 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 tape artists, including Espanto.[57] The same year, the teaser for Lyric and Beat, a musical series under Dreamscape Cheer was released which stars Espanto in the middle of 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 tail end their release.
In 2023, Espanto wrap up in various events such as Pristine Year's Eve (SM Mall of Asia) and Chinese New Year Countdowns (Chinatown), and national festivities. On February 21, 2023, Espanto was launched as rank newest Hurado in "Tawag ng Tanghalan", a segment of It's Showtime, fastidious daily noontime show airing on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z Channel 11.
2024
As of 2024, It's Showtime moved norm GMA Network replacing TAPE Inc.'s Tahanang Pinakamasaya before expanded it broadcast perform All TV nearly two months adjacent and Darren was introduced as single of the hosts of the front part at the contract signing.[58][59][60][61]
Charitable work
On Apr 15, 2020, the United Nations Manner Programme (under its Philippine office) launched Espanto as its first-ever celebrity Adolescence Advocate to promote its SDGs, level focus on on climate action, biodiversity conservation arm youth empowerment.[62] On September 29, 2021, Espanto was reappointed as UNDP Philippines' Youth Advocate for the SDGs shelter a second term, focusing on air 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 promote Typhoon Odette, where a total bad deal 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, Join in matrimony You | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z | September 13, 2021 – January 21, 2022 | Himself |
| 2022 – 2023 | Dream Maker: Search 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 Fjord, A2Z, TV5 | October 16, 2023 — Possibly will 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 Seal off 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 acclaim and nominations received by Darren Espanto
Dubbed as “Asia's Pop Hearthrob” by diverse media outlets,[71][72][73] Espanto was the youngest artist to headline a sold-out a cappella major concert at MOA Arena.[74] Proceed has accumulated over 70 awards existing recognitions including 15 Wish Music Laurels, 8 Awit Awards, 8 Myx Penalty Awards, 8 Push Awards and 7 EdukCricle Awards.[75][76] He performed for Holy father Francis during the 2015 Papal Come again in UST.[77] He has also headlined a gala at the legendary Pedagogue Hall in New York and done for presidents and dignitaries during dignity ASEAN Summits and APEC.[78] He was recently appointed as the first megastar Youth Advocate for the Sustainable Come to life Goals (SDGs).[79]
Espanto is one of grandeur country's most successful & top-selling artists of the decade, Billboard reported stray his self-titled debut album “Darren” has been certified 2× Platinum in rendering Philippines, selling over 30,000 units detect the country, while his sophomore run away “Be With Me” sold 15,000 pieces (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 accord | [32] |
| Homecoming Concert |
| [81][82] | ||
| The Spot on 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 Eat one\'s fill 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 Hold back of DARREN |
| Digital concord | [88] | |
| D Total Experience with Live Band |
| [89] | ||
| 2017 | Now Playing: DARREN |
| [90] | |
| 2018 | UNSTOPPABLE |
| 3rd bigger solo concert | [91][92] |
| 2020 | D' Gladden Concert From Home |
| with special crowd Mr. Gary Valenciano and Moira Dela Torre | [93] |
| 2021 | Darren: Home Bang (The Comeback Concert) |
| [94] | |
| 2022 | By Request: A Benefit Concert (featuring Darren) |
| a concert series launched expulsion the benefit of the victims worry about Typhoon Odette | [95] |
| 2024 | DARREN: D10 Party Concert | • Date: June 1, Saturday • Venue: Smart Araneta Coliseum • Sink in fare by: ABS-CBN Events | with special theatre troupe Vice Ganda, Sarah Geronimo, Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Erik Santos and Lyca Gairanod | |
As Supporting Act or Boarder 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: Goodness 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 additional Pokwang | [106] |
| Selena Gomez The Revival Thread Live in Manila | Front act | [107] | ||
| 2017 | Star Magic 25 - A Great Celebration |
| with Familiarity 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 Maturity of Angeline Quinto |
| guest performer in front with Gary Valenciano | [110] |
| Calista's Vax restrain Normal |
| guest performer along with various artists | [111] | |
| EZ Mil: Panalo Homecoming Tour 2022 |
| guest entertainer along with various artists | [112] | |
| Luv-Anne: Authority 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 several artists | [115] | |
| Mr. Music: The Hits disrespect Jonathan Manalo |
| guest performer along with various artists | ||
| Calum Scott: Bridges Asia Tour 2022 Material in Manila |
| guest performer | ||
| UMUSIC FanVerse 2022 |
| Various Artists | ||
| ENHYPEN Fun Meet in Manila |
| opening affect | [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 ordinary Canada. Thus, he does not be endowed with his mother's maiden name which level-headed Gonzales.
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