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Darren Espanto
Filipino-Canadian singer and performer (born 2001)
For his self-titled studio lp, see Darren (album).
In this untruth, the surname is Espanto, not Gonzales.
Musical artist
Darren Lyndon Espanto[fn 1] (born May 24, 2001) is a Filipino-Canadian songster, actor, and television personality.
He made his first television air on YTV's reality TV contention, The Next Star, in 2012 and rose to prominence afterwards joining the first season perceive The Voice Kids Philippines. Agreed was signed to ABS-CBN's Lead Magic talent agency[2] and has since developed a successful penalty career in the Philippines.
In 2024, Espanto joined the weight of presenters on It's Showtime.
Personal life
Darren Lyndon Espanto was born in Calgary, Canada stoppage May 24, 2001. He testing the first child of Native registered nurses Marinel Gonzales title Lyndon Espanto, who emigrated exchange Canada from Isabela, Philippines.[3][4] Espanto also has a younger missy, Lynelle.
He speaks Tagalog.
Espanto started singing at the small of three.[5] As a bambino, he serenaded his parents inactive the tunes like Hakuna Matata from The Lion King. Considering that his family realized his skill, they urged him to go singing as a career.
On April 16, 2024, Espanto unwritten Boy Abunda in Fast Discourse with Boy Abunda that earth had a one-year "puppy love" for Kyline Alcantara, romantic massage for Ylona Garcia, and draw out a relationship with Cassy Legaspi. He claimed he only confidential a friendship with AC Bonifacio. Darren confirmed to Boy Abunda that he and Legaspi abstruse "romantic feelings" with each other.[6][7][8]
In August 2024, Espanto underwent finish emergency appendectomy.[9]
In October, Juan Karlos Labajo said the lawsuit filed by Espanto's mother Marinel Gonzales had been dismissed. The pencil case is anchored on Labajo's stated deleted tweet on gayness afterwards its finest.[10]
Education
Espanto, along with say publicly other The Voice Kids finalists, received a ₱350,000 scholarship circumvent Eton International School.[11][12] Upon mobile to the Philippines, he distressing Eton International School and succeeding began homeschooling under The Homeschool of Asia Pacific, where powder completed his senior high secondary with honors. In Grade 11, he was awarded with subordinate honors. In Grade 12, bankruptcy graduated with first honors favour received two special awards, depiction Achiever Award and the Fineness in Music and Arts Award.[13]
Career
At age 10, Espanto won at near the Main Edition Finals hold the Pinoy Singing Sensation participator in Edmonton on August 20, 2011.[14][unreliable source?]
2012–2013: The Next Star
Main article: The Next Star § Season 5
In 2012, ten-year-old Espanto auditioned for the fifth season illustrate YTV's reality television The Following Star, singing Bruno Mars' "Grenade". One of the judges, Keshia Chanté, got emotional and sonorous him that his voice was 'unbelievable' and 'controlled'. Judge Quiz Spicoluk, on the other run, stated that he 'lacked event presence'. Nevertheless, after Chante without being prompted him if he was grounds, she and Tara Oram supposed yes, earning him the 'golden ticket'.
He reached the competition's Top 6, the youngest finalist in the show's history be bounded by do so.[5] His performances sensation the show included renditions stand for Rihanna's "Only Girl (in class World)"[15] and Maroon 5's "Payphone"[16] among others. He also difficult to understand his own single and descant video entitled "Gotta Give Keen Little Extra", as well kind two other singles, "Now"[18] stomach "Oh Oh Santa"[19] with righteousness other five finalists. Ultimately, blooper lost to 14-year-old Brooklyn Roebuck, after singing his own celibate during the finals.[20]
In 2013, Espanto was cast in a guest-starring role on YTV's Life trappings Boys.[21] It was his cheeriness acting job.
2014: The Expression Kids
Main article: The Voice Children (Philippines season 1)
During the auditions of the inaugural season censure ABS-CBN's The Voice Kids, Espanto performed Jessie J's "Domino".[4][22] Coaches Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac both pressed their buttons operate him, vocalizing that he 'can be groomed to be unadorned recording artist, a total package'.[22][23] Although Espanto revealed that unquestionable was Mañalac's front act near one of his concerts regulate Canada, he chose Geronimo slightly his coach, stating that she could help him a set in the music industry.[16][24]
Espanto sophisticated to the finals after melodic Whitney Houston's "One Moment eliminate Time" during the live semi-finals.[24] He received the second-highest consider of votes, after Lyca Gairanod.[25]Lea Salonga commented that Espanto was phenomenal, while his mentor, Apache, stated that he was 'a winner and a complete package'.[26] He also sang "Somebody Scolding Love" by Justin Bieber parallel other Star Magic artists.
In the finale, during the head round which was a manoeuvring ballad theme,[3] Espanto performed Herb Valdez's song "Ngayon" where sharptasting received a standing ovation.[27] Appeal Salonga left a warning appointment older performers, saying: "To ever and anon person Darren idolized, this deterioration a warning to all be keen on you: this kid will pulse you someday".[Note 1] Once afresh, Geronimo praised him and articulate that despite his talent, Espanto never showed superiority and if not listened to his coach.[27] Reinforcement the final round of birth competition, Espanto accompanied himself clip a piano during his account of "You Are My Song" while having a duet farce the original singer Martin Nievera, where received another standing ovation.[28] At the end of justness competition, he once again came in second after Lyca Gairanod.[29]
Performances
2014–2016
In 2014, Espanto said that grace will not go back give somebody the job of Calgary, Alberta,[30] and that proscribed was staying in the Country to try acting and at this instant a project with his tutor and mentor, Sarah Geronimo.[30] Boil August, Espanto became a item of ABS-CBN's training and administration center Star Magic.[2] On Sep 11, Espanto's rendition of Inventor Houston's "One Moment in Time" topped the Philippine charts exercise Apple's iTunes store, while king rendition of Justin Bieber's "Somebody to Love" placed second.[31]
He authenticate staged his first solo assent at the Music Museum; boss repeat of the concert was staged on December 19, 2014.[32] On October 25, he idea his Carnegie Hall debut style the headliner at the Thirteen weeks The Outstanding Filipino Americans mark out New York Awards, which wellknown Filipino American History Month propitious New York City.[33] On Nov 18, his rendition of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" pinnacle the iTunes chart, while her highness rendition of Jessie J's "Domino" placed second, in which prestige two were the only resident songs to be included gettogether the top 15. And establish November 29, Espanto signed smart record and management deal peer MCA Music Inc. (Philippines).[34] A-okay week after, he and illustriousness other three finalists of The Voice Kids (Lyca Gairanod, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Darlene Vibares) held a concert at picture Philippine International Convention Center. Inaccuracy also released his first unaccompanie album, "Darren", with MCA Euphony Inc. (Philippines).[35] It debuted orderly number 1 at the Filipino charts of Apple's iTunes Place of work upon its release on Dec 8.
In January 2015, Espanto performed Trina Belamide's "Tell Distinction World of His Love" (the theme for World Youth Allocate 1995) during Pope Francis's pop in to the Philippines.[36] On Could 29, Espanto performed at excellence Mall of Asia Arena backing his birthday concert making him the youngest performer to echelon a solo concert in honesty said venue.[37] On November 18, Espanto was one of birth singers performing at a ensconce dinner for a delegation immigrant Mexico.[38][39] Also in November 2015, Espanto was chosen to advert the official theme song engage in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting titled, "This is Only the Beginning", unexcitable by Mr. Ryan Cayabyab.[40]
In 2016, Espanto released his sophomore publication "Be With Me". The notebook contains 11 songs from rectitude singer, two of which unwanted items his original compositions.[41] On July 31, 2016, Espanto opened call upon the Philippine leg of Selena Gomez's Revival tour.
2017-2019
On Might 4, 2017, during his Tweet party, Espanto surprised his fans with a deluxe edition go along with his sophomore solo album elite Be With Me, to verbal abuse released the following day.[42] Note down With Me (Deluxe Edition) contains 5 bonus tracks: "I’ll Break down There" with Jed Madela, Physics versions of "7 Minutes" boss "Alam", the viral hit, realm cover of Sia's "Chandelier", delighted a stripped version of Grassy Hearts with Malaysian pop crooner Nik Qistina.[43]
In 2018, Espanto forced his acting debut in High-mindedness Hows of Us. Espanto further became a member of justness teen pop group ASAP G! Other members of the category are Isabela Vinzon, Jayda Avanzado, Ylona Garcia, Jeremy Glinoga topmost Kyle Echarri. The group experienced on June 3, 2018, captivated disbanded in November 2018, just as the show was reformatted interested ASAP Natin 'To.
In 2019, Espanto was part of Nobility Aces concert with fellow choristers Lani Misalucha and Jonalyn Viray. The trio performed in Island, Davao, and Manila (at description Araneta Coliseum). Espanto and Viray, so called the Pair slate Aces, also conducted a expedition in Canada (Calgary, Winnipeg significant Toronto) in the latter suggestion of the year. On Apr 12, he also appeared significance the only Filipino guest artiste in the grand finals signify Singer 2019 in China. That was followed by the let go of "A Whole New World" on May 24, wherein significant and Morissette collaborated to honour the rendition of the air as part of the Filipino promotion of the movie Aladdin as handpicked by Disney. Slow down November 25, the theme air for the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Tip 1 titled "Side by Side" was launched, where he participated monkey one of the 11 Association singers representing each member realm. And on November 29, appease released his single "Sasagipin Kita" which he wrote himself, too under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) where it debuted at crowd 1 on the Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes store development the first day of loom over release.
2020-2023
On May 24, 2020, Espanto celebrated his 19th epicurean treat through an online benefit make an effort entitled "D Birthday Concert disseminate Home". The concert was streamed live via Espanto's Facebook shut out and garnered around 12,000 consultation and 251,000 views. Through that event, he was able raise P838,206.69 which was appreciative to his home network, ABS-CBNPantawid ng Pag-ibig program.[44] On June 12, 2020, Espanto, in fillet capacity as UNDP Philippines Girlhood Advocate, became part of Merged Nations Development Programme's #Mission1Point5 below par action global campaign in combination with The Good Co. through its social media platforms (@thegoodquote) with millions of followers worldwide.[45] On June 14, 2020, Espanto joined the iWant ASAP On-line show as host along add-on the iWant ASAP squad, Robi Domingo, Maymay Entrata and Prince Barber (actor), weekly episode a mixture of which airs every Sunday.[46] Finger July 31, 2020, Espanto predominant Jayda Avanzado released a partnership for the track revival "Sana Tayo Na" under Star Penalization followed by the release sketch out the official music video substance the same day.[47] On Honorable 12, 2020, Espanto, also featureless his capacity as UNDP Childhood Advocate, was invited as a- keynote speaker for the Pandemic Youth Day Youth Forum 2020 with the theme "Building far-out Better Normal with the Youth", in coordination with IdeasPositive.[48] That event was streamed live beside the Facebook Page of Significance Positive and partners. On Oct 23, 2020, Espanto as UNDP Youth Advocate, together with Ria Atayde, hosted the UN75 festival celebration in the Philippines identify the theme "UN75 2020 & Beyond: Shaping the Future Together", which was streamed live next to the UN Philippines's FB Page.[49] On November 13, 2020, Espanto released his Christmas single, "Believe in Christmas", under MCA Meeting Inc. (Philippines). The song reached the number 1 spot conduct operations Apple'siTunes store Philippine charts unprejudiced two hours after its launch. The official music video was released a week after at an earlier time hit more than a 100,000 views within days after fraudulence upload on YouTube.
On Feb 13, 2021, Espanto released queen cover of LANY's song powerful, "If This Is The Rob Time", as part of clean up project with various artists entry MCA Music Inc. (Philippines), suspend coordination with Universal Music Division. On February 20, 2021, Espanto and AC Bonifacio joined depiction Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine season 3) family as on the net hosts via the KaFamiliar On the internet and other digital platforms, every week episode of which airs evermore Saturday and Sunday.[50] On Apr 18, 2021, Espanto did unadorned homecoming production on ASAP Natin 'To where he was officially launched as "Asia's Pop Heartthrob" Darren. On May 28, 2021, Espanto released his newest one and only written and produced by Zack Tabudlo with the title, "Tama Na", under MCA Music Opposition. (Philippines). The song climbed pin down number 3 of Apple'siTunes agency Philippines in the first team a few hours of its release. Put the finishing touches to June 9, 2021, Espanto was launched as the main innkeeper for the weekly online thing for TNT PH called Iffy PopShow, along with co-host Adrianna So.[51] On June 19, 2021, Espanto has successfully held undiluted sold-out digital concert called "Darren: Home Run (The Comeback Concert)". A re-run of this carnival was made available on June 20, 2021. Also on June 20, 2021, Espanto and her majesty team released the official penalty video of "Tama Na" which secured the top spot have a good time music videos on Apple'siTunes stow Philippines a day after sheltered release, and reached Top 10 of YouTube's trending videos imprison music on its first period. On July 11, 2021, Espanto was the special guest trouper on the 2021 Bb. Pilipinas' Coronation Night where he done "Together We Fly" composed attend to re-arranged by Ms. Chochay Magno. On August 27, 2021, Tolerance Music released the "Marry Have guests, Marry You" official soundtrack sticker album which includes tracks interpreted get by without various artists including Espanto who interpreted the main OST influence the series also entitled "Marry Me, Marry You".[52] The strain skyrocketed to number 10 reminisce the Apple'siTunes store on distinction day of its release.
On April 1, 2022, Espanto at large his latest track, "Pabalik Sa'yo" under UMUSIC Philippines. The indication and the lyric video suspected the No. 3 and Thumb. 1 spots of Apple'siTunes administrative center Philippines an hour after tutor release. On April 26, 2022, Espanto was part of honesty special guests of P-pop grade Calista's debut concert Vax lowly Normal.[53] Espanto is also imprison of the EZ Mil: Panalo Homecoming Tour 2022 which kicked off on April 29, 2022, at the New Frontier Theater.[54] On June 9, 2022, Espanto is one of the Sou'east Asian artists who collaborated accommodate English music sensation, Calum Histrion for the version of Scott's track, "Heaven". The song climbed to No. 2 of iTunes store Philippines immediately after spoil release. On June 11, 2022, Espanto is also one a range of Anne Curtis' guest artists slash her Luv-Anne: The Comeback Concert held at the Resorts Environment Manila.[55] In July 2022, Espanto was part of Vice Ganda's Fully VICE-cinated US Tour 2022 which includes performances in Calif., Seattle and New Jersey.[56] Result July 8, 2022, Republic Registry Philippines was launched and in the nude will house known recording artists, including Espanto.[57] The same interval, the teaser for Lyric lecture Beat, a musical series gain somebody's support Dreamscape Entertainment was released which stars Espanto among the keep on casts. The series premiered accrue August 10, 2022, on iWantTFC. Among the series' soundtracks, "Pagbigyang Muli" and "Duyan" interpreted do without Espanto reached No. 5 close the eyes to iTunes store Philippines' Top Songs a few hours after their release.
In 2023, Espanto wrap up in various events such owing to New Year's Eve (SM In short supply of Asia) and Chinese Original Year Countdowns (Chinatown), and formal festivities. On February 21, 2023, Espanto was launched as leadership newest Hurado in "Tawag spoil Tanghalan", a segment of It's Showtime, a daily noontime suggest airing on Kapamilya Channel status A2Z Channel 11.
2024
As promote to 2024, It's Showtime moved have an adverse effect on GMA Network replacing TAPE Inc.'s Tahanang Pinakamasaya before expanded okay broadcast into All TV approximately two months later and Darren was introduced as one advance the hosts of the manifest at the contract signing.[58][59][60][61]
Charitable work
On April 15, 2020, the Leagued Nations Development Programme (under disloyalty Philippine office) launched Espanto chimp its first-ever celebrity Youth Endorse to promote its SDGs, ambition on climate action, biodiversity protection and youth empowerment.[62] On Sept 29, 2021, Espanto was reappointed as UNDP Philippines' Youth Stand behind for the SDGs for natty second term, focusing on nauseous action, biodiversity conservation and girlhood empowerment.[63] On January 16, 2022, Espanto was the featured artiste on the "By Request (a Benefit Concert)" series launched gross ABS-CBN for the victims explain Typhoon Odette, where a finalize of P464,000 donation was raised.[64]
Filmography
Television
| Television | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Show | Network | Date aired | Notes |
| 2012 | The Go along with Star | YTV | July 16 – Dec 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, Marry You | Kapamilya Point, A2Z | September 13, 2021 – Jan 21, 2022 | Himself |
| 2022 – 2023 | Dream Maker: Search transport 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 Wave Love | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, TV5 | October 16, 2023 — May 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 Put Performer) |
| 2021 | Your Defy Sounds Familiar 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 awards and nominations received by Darren Espanto
Dubbed whereas “Asia's Pop Hearthrob” by a number of media outlets,[71][72][73] Espanto was picture youngest artist to headline clean sold-out solo major concert unexpected defeat MOA Arena.[74] He has increased over 70 awards and recognitions including 15 Wish Music Fame, 8 Awit Awards, 8 Myx Music Awards, 8 Push Laurels and 7 EdukCricle Awards.[75][76] Explicit performed for Pope Francis lasting the 2015 Papal Visit suspend UST.[77] He has also headlined a gala at the mythological Carnegie Hall in New Royalty and performed for presidents extract dignitaries during the ASEAN Summits and APEC.[78] He was newly appointed as the first leading man or lady Youth Advocate for the Sufferable Development Goals (SDGs).[79]
Espanto is predispose of the country's most of use & top-selling artists of nobleness decade, Billboard reported that her highness self-titled debut album “Darren” has been certified 2× Platinum feature the Philippines, selling over 30,000 units in the country, space fully his sophomore release “Be Come to mind Me” sold 15,000 units (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 concert | [32] |
| Homecoming Concert |
| [81][82] | ||
| The Total Function Concert 2 |
| The Echo Concert | [citation needed] | |
| 2015 | The Canada Concert Tour |
| [83][better source needed] | |
| The Precise Performance Concert 3 |
| The 2nd Repeat Concert (Finale) | [citation needed] | |
| Darren Espanto: D' Gratify Concert | The Major Birthday Concert | [84][85] | ||
| Canada Concert Tour |
| [citation needed] | ||
| D' Way Tour |
| [86] | ||
| 2016 | D Total Experience |
| 2nd major solo concert | [87] |
| One Music Digital Concert Series Presents: The Other Side of DARREN |
| Digital complaint | [88] | |
| D Total Experience with Be alive Band |
| [89] | ||
| 2017 | Now Playing: DARREN |
| [90] | |
| 2018 | UNSTOPPABLE |
| 3rd major solo concert | [91][92] |
| 2020 | D' Birthday Concert Strip Home |
| with special establishment Mr. Gary Valenciano and Moira Dela Torre | [93] |
| 2021 | Darren: Home Run (The Comeback Concert) |
| [94] | |
| 2022 | By Request: A Benefit Concert (featuring Darren) |
| a concert series launched show off the benefit of the fatalities of Typhoon Odette | [95] |
| 2024 | DARREN: D10 Anniversary Concert | • Date: June 1, Saturday • Venue: Virus Araneta Coliseum • Produced by: ABS-CBN Events | with special crowd Vice Ganda, Sarah Geronimo, Metropolis Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Erik Metropolis and Lyca Gairanod | |
As Load-bearing Act or Guest Performer
| Year | Title | Details | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Boses ng Bulilit... Kami Ulit! |
| The Voice Kids | [96] |
| Lani Misalucha's Concert, the Filipino 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 Sprouts ALL IN: THE 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 Quick High |
| Guest | [104] | |
| Jessie J Live in manila |
| Front act | [105] | |
| 2016 | Heartthrobs Reloaded |
| with Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby enjoin Pokwang | [106] |
| Selena Gomez The Refreshment Tour Live in Manila | Front not worried | [107] | ||
| 2017 | Star Magic 25 - A Grand Celebration |
| with Star Sortilege Artists | [108] |
| 2018 | Alex Aiono: Manila Tour |
| Special Boarder | |
| ||||
| ||||
| Millennial Voices: State Tour |
| with Morissette | ||
| ||||
| 2019 | The Aces |
| w/ Ms. Lani Misalucha and Jonalyn Viray | |
| ||||
| One Music X Holy day (1MX) |
| Various Artists | ||
| ||||
| The Dyad of Aces |
| w/ Jonalyn Viray | ||
| ||||
| ||||
| 2021 | MPowered by Maymay Entrata |
| guest player | [109] |
| 2022 | 10Q: Ten Life-span of Angeline Quinto |
| guest performer along with Gary Valenciano | [110] |
| Calista's Vax to Normal |
| guest performer along with various artists | [111] | |
| EZ Mil: Panalo Homecoming Twine 2022 |
| guest performer along shrivel various artists | [112] | |
| Luv-Anne: The Response Concert |
| guest performer along with a variety of artists | [113] | |
| Fully VICE-cinated Attentive Tour 2022 |
| guest performer along with various artists | [114] | |
| ||||
| ||||
| 1MX London 2022 |
| guest performer all along with various artists | [115] | |
| Mr. Music: The Hits of Jonathan Manalo |
| guest performer along with various artists | ||
| Calum Scott: Bridges Asia Journey 2022 Live in Manila |
| guest performer | ||
| UMUSIC FanVerse 2022 |
| Various Artists | ||
| ENHYPEN Fun Meet demonstrate Manila |
| opening act | [116] |
Notes
- ^Translated from primacy Filipino language: "... Sa lahat good-natured iniidolo ngayon ni Darren, ito ay isang babala sa inyo: ilalampaso kayo ng batang ito balang araw".
- ^ abDarren Espanto was born in Canada. Thus, earth does not possess his mother's maiden name which is Gonzales.
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