[19], During the auditions of the inaugural season of ABS-CBN's The Voice Kids that aired on June 1, 2014, Espanto performed Jessie J's "Domino", which he formerly sang during The Next Star at age 11. On May 4, 2017 during his Twitter party, Espanto surprised his fans with a deluxe edition of his sophomore solo album entitled Be With Me, to be released the following day. Eventually, he placed runner up to Lyca Gairanod. [44] On June 14, 2020, Espanto joined the iWant ASAP Online show as host along with the iWant ASAP squad, Robi Domingo, Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber (actor), weekly episode of which airs every Sunday. "Darren Espanto From Team Sarah Geronimo Before "The Voice Kids! Civic Activities On April 15, 2020, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the Philippines announced Darren Espanto as their newest Youth Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals. Darren Espanto to guest star in China’s ‘Singer 2019’ Darren is about to take China by storm . 3.2m Followers, 1,494 Following, 4,625 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Darren Espanto (@darrenespanto) Facebook; Twitter; LinkedIn; Darren Espanto. "CassRen" fans The Wish 107.5 Music Awards (abbreviated as WMA) is an accolade presented by the FM radio station Wish 107.5, which aims to pay tribute to acts and artists who have given significant contributions in the music scene in … [20][21] Although Espanto revealed that he was Mañalac's front act during one of his concerts in Canada, he still picked Geronimo stating that she could help him a lot in the music industry.[13][22]. He was the youngest finalist in the history of the show to be included in the Top 6. “You’re so sweet,” Carmina wrote, sharing a video of their family at a dining table sharing the pizza. He however denied it although he acknowledged that the daughter of celebrity couple Zoren Legaspi and Carmina Villaroel is a close friend. In May 2015, Espanto staged a major solo concert at MOA Arena, he set a record for being the youngest artist to perform at the said venue at the age of 14. [49], Espanto on Instagram/"Sasagipin Kita" Promotion, (with Brooklyn Roebuck, Ryan Hawken, Amer Dhaliwal, Grace Johnston, and Issy Dahl), Philippine International Convention Center, Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine season 3), List of awards and nominations received by Darren Espanto, "Darren Espanto, may tips sa pagpapatangkad at pagpapaganda ng boses", "Darren Espanto: "The Voice Kids" 2nd placer". Espanto and Viray, so called the Pair of Aces, also conducted a tour in Canada (Calgary, Winnipeg and Toronto) in the latter part of the year. The following year, he was chosen as one of the performers for the visit of Pope Francis to the Philippines. Espanto, along with Asia's Phoenix Morissette Amon, was also handpicked by Disney to perform the rendition of "A Whole New World" as part of the Philippine promotion of the movie Aladdin in May 2019. The talented young singer was handpicked by producers of the Chinese show “Singer 2019” as a guest performer for an upcoming episode. 2017 – Best Selling Album of the Year by 30th Awit Award He made his first television appearance at the same age when he joined YTV's reality television The Next Star in 2012; he became the youngest finalist in the history of the show to be included in the Top 6. “How do I deal with those people? [43] On June 12, 2020, Espanto, in his capacity as UNDP Philippines Youth Advocate, became part of United Nations Development Programme's #Mission1Point5 climate action global campaign in coordination with The Good Co. via its social media platforms (@thegoodquote) with millions of followers worldwide. (Philippines). Other members of the group are Isabela Vinzon, Jayda Avanzado, Ylona Garcia, Jeremy Glinoga and Kyle Echarri. Espanto also became a member of the teen pop group ASAP G! Darren Espanto *Photo Credit: Facebook Page. On February 20, 2021, Espanto and AC Bonifacio joined the Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine season 3) family as online hosts via the KaFamiliar Online and other digital platforms, weekly episode of which airs every Saturday and Sunday. Canadian-Filipino singer Darren Espanto, who currently lives in Canada, can’t help but notice the crowds who attended the Super Bowl in Tampa, Florida. Darren Espanto and Cassy Legaspi "Believe in Christmas" singer Darren Espanto greeted the Legaspi twins Mavy and of course… Cassy! Darren Espanto is an actor, known for The Hows of Us (2018), I Can See Your Voice: Philippines (2017) and ASAP (1995). 19 • Born in Canada • Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord and He will lift you up • GOD • DARRENATICS On April 15, 2020, the United Nations Development Programme (under its Philippine office) launched Espanto as its first-ever celebrity Youth Advocate to promote its SDGs, focusing on climate action, biodiversity conservation and youth empowerment. As a toddler, Espanto serenaded to his parents with the tunes of Hakuna Matata from The Lion King, which led to his relatives discovering his singing potential and urging him to pursue and hone his raw talent. The group formed on June 3, 2018 and disbanded in November 2018, when the show was reformatted into ASAP Natin 'To. In 2019, Espanto was part of The Aces concert with fellow singers Lani Misalucha and Jonalyn Viray. Darren Lyndon Espanto is a Filipino - Canadian singer. Year 2019 marked his debut in the international arena when he sang “A Whole New World” along with Morissette Amon for the movie Aladdin. On April 12, he also appeared as the only Filipino guest performer in the grand finals of Singer 2019 in China. [32] A week after, he and the other three finalists of The Voice Kids (Lyca Gairanod, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Darlene Vibares) held a concert at the Philippine International Convention Center. ", ""Darren Espanto off to Canada and US Concert Tour", "One Music PH - Watch Now - Now Playing: Darren", "Darren Espanto, 'Unstoppable' at his birthday concert - PUSH.COM.PH: Your ultimate showbiz hub! Darren Espanto is joining the cast of the upcoming Star Cinema movie, "The Hows of Us," which stars Daniel Padilla and Kathryn Bernardo. After passing the auditions, he returned to Canada to write his advanced test in St. Cyril School. Darren Espanto believes it works the other way around too, sending Cassy Legaspi boxes of pizza on Valentine’s Day. Birthplace –> Calgary, Canada [6][18], In 2013, Espanto had his first series as a guest in YTV's Life with Boys. He continued to be selected onto its Top 6, singing pop songs such as Rihanna's "Only Girl (in the World)"[14] and Maroon 5's "Payphone"[13] among others. On June 1, 2014, Espanto became a part of ABS-CBN's Star Magic.[3]. [40] Be With Me (Deluxe Edition) contains 5 bonus tracks: "I’ll Be There" with Jed Madela, Acoustic versions of "7 Minutes" and "Alam", the viral hit, his cover of Sia's "Chandelier", and a stripped version of Young Hearts with Malaysian pop singer Nik Qistina.[41]. SHARES. Espanto was born in Calgary on May 24, 2001. In April 2019, Espanto was the only Filipino artist invited as a guest performer in the grand finals of Singer 2019 in China. [6] He was interested in singing from a young age, and his parents were supportive of his dreams.[6][7]. On February 13, 2021, Espanto released his cover of LANY's song entitled, "If This Is The Last Time", as part of a project with various artists under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines), in coordination with Universal Music Group. The song reached the number 1 spot of Apple's iTunes store Philippine charts just two hours after its debut. It debuted at number 1 on the Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes store and Astro Chart; it is now a certified Double Platinum. Philippine record labels and musicians of all stripes are standing up for solidarity with the biggest concert event of 2020. Movies. Darren Espanto reiterates: 'I'm straight' Jan Milo Severo (Philstar.com) - September 10, 2020 - 7:59pm MANILA, Philippines — Kapamilya singer Darren Espanto stressed that he is straight. And on November 29, Espanto signed a record and management deal with MCA Music Inc. He also released his first solo album, "Darren", with MCA Music Inc. Through this event, he was able to raise P838,206.69 which was donated to his home network, ABS-CBN Pantawid ng Pag-ibig program. Darren started his career in the entertainment industry by joining various singing competition in Canada. [28] In August, Espanto became a part of ABS-CBN's training and management center Star Magic. [10][11] Upon moving to the Philippines, he went to Eton International School and later on took up homeschooling under The Homeschool of Asia Pacific, an affiliate of the Sanston Academy (Texas) where he completed his senior high school with honors. You know what, just don’t mind them. He also had his own single and music video entitled "Gotta Give A Little Extra",[15] as well as two other singles, "Now"[16] and "Oh Oh Santa"[17] with the other five finalists. In May 2016, he released his sophomore album titled Be with Me, also under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines), featuring his carrier single "7 Minutes", that was then followed by "Starlight" and "Parachute", which also became number 1 on the Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes store after just being released. Darren had a “Twitter War” with fellow The Voice kids Alumnus JK Labajo over the latter’s alleged twit insinuating that the former is gay. [35] On November 18, Espanto was one of the singers performing at a state dinner for a delegation from Mexico. At the start of the conversation, Darren explained how he deals with bashers. In 2016, Espanto released his sophomore album "Be With Me". Mother –> Marinel Espanto But Darren Espanto wants us to believe that love will always be our guiding light even in the most difficult of times. In 2012, ten-year-old Espanto auditioned for the fifth season of YTV's reality television The Next Star, singing Bruno Mars' "Grenade". Jump to movie list. In January 2015, Espanto performed Trina Belamide's "Tell The World of His Love" (the theme for World Youth Day 1995) during Pope Francis's visit to the Philippines. [47] This event was streamed live via the Facebook Page of Ideas Positive and partners. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie … Afterwards, he returned to the Philippines. Learn how your comment data is processed. At present, there are rumors that Darren is courting showbiz personality Cassy Legaspi. Know more about Darren Espanto by watching the video below from Star Studio. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. On Wednesday, Jan. 6, Darren posted a series of Instagram story updates, including a photo with Mavy twice and at least three photos with Cassy. Showbiz Career [9] Espanto, along with the other The Voice Kids finalists, received a ₱350,000 scholarship from Eton International School. [5][20] Coaches Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac both pressed their buttons for him, vocalizing that he 'can be groomed to be a recording artist, a total package'. Major Awards Nevertheless, after Chante asked him if he was ready, she and Tara Oram said yes, earning him the 'golden ticket'. SB19, Ben&Ben, Darren Espanto, Moira, Maximillian, and More Headline ‘BYE2020’ Posted on December 9, 2020 by Blog Feature // 0 Comments. Love Life Post was not sent - check your email addresses! And on November 29, he released his single "Sasagipin Kita" which he wrote himself, also under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) where it debuted at number 1 on the Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes store on the first day of its release. The song debuted at number 1 on the Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes store on the first day of its release. Screenshot of Darren Espanto’s response to Juan Karlos Labajo after the latter allegedly called him out for being “gay.” Labajo denied that he tweeted the phrase and according to Espanto, was previously approached by the management of their record label MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) to discuss the controversial tweet. In April 2020, Espanto was appointed by the United Nations Development Programme (under its Philippine office) as its first-ever celebrity Youth Advocate to promote its Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs, focusing on climate action, biodiversity conservation and youth empowerment. In the finale, during the first round which was a power ballad theme,[4] Espanto performed Basil Valdez's song "Ngayon" where he received a standing ovation including from the three coaches. ", "PHOTOS: DARREN ESPANTO Unstoppable Concert", "Darren Espanto Takes the Virtual Stage for 19th Birthday Benefit Concert", ""BOSES NG BULILIT... 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The same month, he released his original composition, "Sasagipin Kita", also under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines). Share Tweet. In 2014, Espanto said that he will not go back to Calgary, Alberta,[28] and that he was staying in the Philippines to try acting and do a project with his coach and mentor, Sarah Geronimo. On November 25, the theme song for the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit titled "Side by Side" was launched, where he participated as one of the 11 ASEAN singers representing each member country. [31] On November 18, his rendition of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" topped the iTunes chart, while his rendition of Jessie J's "Domino" placed second, in which the two were the only local songs to be included on the top 15. [12], At age 10, Espanto won during the Main Edition Finals of the Pinoy Singing Sensation competition in Edmonton on August 20, 2011, singing "Alone" by Celine Dion.[4][13]. The song's music video, which was also directed by Espanto, is now available on YouTube. by Chandral Selim 4/11/2019 in News. He was actually flexing his new room lights but the attention was inadvertently focused on him instead. Darren Espanto 2020’s net worth is estimated to stand at roughly $91 million. 51,445 talking about this. The said album is now a certified Platinum. Menu. (Philippines). In Grade 12, he graduated with first honors and received two special awards, i.e., the Achiever Award and the Excellence in Music and Arts Award. Darren Espanto’s revelation about his past relationships earned mixed reactions from the netizens. 2015–present – ASAP [Note 1] Once again, Geronimo praised him and said that despite his talent, Espanto never showed superiority and instead listened to his coach. [4][5] His parents taught him Filipino language, particularly Tagalog. With a voice like Darren Espanto, international fame is always just one airplane ride away. Birthdate –> May 24, 2001 (Age 19 years) [25] Lea Salonga left a warning to older performers, saying: "To every person Darren idolized, this is a warning to all of you: this kid will outshine you someday". Songs That same year, he signed up an exclusive contract with Star magic, the talent management unit of ABS-CBN Television Network. Darren Espanto is a Filipino-Canadian singer, actor, and model. He recorded and shot the music video in Canada. [29] He then staged his first solo concert at the Music Museum; a repeat of the concert was staged on December 19, 2014. Discover and Share the best GIFs on Tenor. The official music video was released a week after and hit more than a 100,000 views within days after its upload on Youtube. [34] On May 29, Espanto performed at the Mall of Asia Arena for his birthday concert making him the youngest performer to stage a solo concert in the said venue. At age 12, Espanto attended Grade 6 at St. Jude Elementary in Calgary,[8] before traveling to the Philippines in 2014 for The Voice Kids. Here are some of their comments on the video: @Zyca Scarlette Hart: “KyRren is still electrifying… so, love is sweeter the 2 nd time around.” @marianne celso: “Ipaubaya na natin kay bebe lovelife nya.Kung san sya masaya support na lang.” Darren Espanto doing his late night workouts is just half the story. [46] On August 12, 2020, Espanto, also in his capacity as UNDP Youth Advocate, was invited as a keynote speaker for the International Youth Day Youth Forum 2020 with the theme "Building a Better Normal with the Youth", in coordination with IdeasPositive. [23] Salonga, one of the coaches commented that Espanto is a phenomenal while his mentor Geronimo stated that he was 'a winner and a complete package'. Personal Information Real Name –> Darren Lyndon Espanto Nickname –> Darren Birthdate –> May 24, 2001 (Age 19 years) Birthplace –> Calgary, Canada Father –> Lyndon Espanto Mother –> Marinel Espanto *Note: Both … Television Programs Singer Darren Espanto responds again to those questioning his sexuality in a recent vlog of his friend and young singer Kyle Echarri. Judge Mark Spicoluk, on the other hand, stated that he 'lacked stage presence'. This was followed by the release of "A Whole New World" on May 24, wherein he and Morissette Amon collaborated to perform the rendition of the song as part of the Philippine promotion of the movie Aladdin as handpicked by Disney. Ultimately, he lost to 14-year-old Brooklyn Roebuck, after singing his own single during the finals. [39] On July 31, 2016, Espanto opened for the Philippine leg of Selena Gomez's Revival tour. [30] On October 25, he made his Carnegie Hall debut as the headliner at the Fourth The Outstanding Filipino Americans in New York Awards, which celebrated Filipino American History Month in New York City. [48] On November 13, 2020, Espanto released his latest Christmas single, "Believe in Christmas", under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines). The "ASAP Natin 'To" performer captioned his post: "I go In November 2019, the theme song for the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit titled "Side by Side" was launched, where he participated as one of the 11 ASEAN singers representing each member country. 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Go here to see all the songs and albums of Darren Espanto. [3] On September 11, Espanto's rendition of Whitney Houston's "One Moment in Time" topped the Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes store, while his rendition of Justin Bieber's "Somebody to Love" placed second. Posted at Nov 11 2020 03:46 PM. MANILA -- Darren Espanto has released a new holiday song entitled "Believe in Christmas," which is out now on various digital streaming platforms. Scandals and Controversies Darren Lyndon Gonzales Espanto (born May 24, 2001) is a Filipino-Canadian singer and actor well-known for his cover songs such as Chandelier, originally sung by Sia.He first joined a competition at the age of ten, where he won the Masters Finals of the Pinoy Singing Sensation competition in Edmonton.He made his first television appearance at the same age when he joined … [22] He was the second one to receive the highest votes, after Lyca Gairanod. The perfect Darrenespanto Darren Espanto Animated GIF for your conversation. 2018 – Favorite Male Artist by 31st Awit Award [45] On July 31, 2020, Espanto and Jayda Avanzado released a collaboration for the track revival "Sana Tayo Na" under Star Music followed by the release of the official music video on the same day. Espanto released his first full-length self-titled studio album, Darren in December 2014, under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines), a Universal Music Group company. Father –> Lyndon Espanto *Note: Both parents came from the province of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines Darren Espanto, Actor: The Hows of Us. Darren said he was happy to be part of the organization and excited to be of service through this endeavor. 2015 – Favorite New Artist by MYX Music Awards. In 2018, Espanto made his acting debut in The Hows of Us. 2014 – The Voice Kids Season 1. Espanto eventually advanced to the finals after singing Whitney Houston's "One Moment in Time" during the live semi-finals held at the Newport Performing Arts Theater in Resorts World Manila, Pasay. Fans of Darren Espanto should do well to troop to his Instagram page as the singer just posted a bare-chested photo of him there. In the early part of 2020, Espanto was set to participate in the Singer 2020 competition in China, but the plan was later on cancelled due to the COVID-19 outbreak and related travel bans. The accomplished recording star is optimistic about using his voice as a catalyst to spark hope and inspire others to make a positive difference—all in the spirit of Christmas. The singer will play the younger brother of Bernardo's character. Real Name –> Darren Lyndon Espanto WATCH: Darren Espanto teases new holiday song 'Believe in Christmas' Mario Dumaual, ABS-CBN News. 2016-2017 – Favorite Male Artist by MYX Music Awards The concert was streamed live via Espanto's Facebook page and garnered around 12,000 viewers and 251,000 views. His caption, which read, “Twitter saw it first,” is now earning a bit of buzz, following the reaction of some friends. He is the first child of Filipino registered nurses Marinel Gonzales and Lyndon Espanto, who emigrated to Canada from Nueva Vizcaya. On October 23, 2020, Espanto as UNDP Youth Advocate, together with Ria Atayde, hosted the UN75 anniversary celebration in the Philippines with the theme "UN75 2020 & Beyond: Shaping the Future Together", which was streamed live via the UN Philippines's FB Page.
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