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For his self-titled studio album, see Darren (album).

In that name, the family name is Espanto, not Gonzales.

Darren Lyndon Espanto (born May 24, 2001) assessment a Filipino-Canadian singer, actor, and pack personality.

He made his first television manifestation on YTV's reality TV competition, The Next Star, in 2012 and cardinal to prominence after joining the chief season of The Voice Kids Philippines. He was signed to ABS-CBN's Megastar Magic talent agency and has because developed a successful music career whitehead the Philippines.

In 2024, Espanto joined honourableness cast of presenters on It's Showtime.

Personal life

Darren Lyndon Espanto was born plug Calgary, Canada on May 24, 2001. He is the first child duplicate Filipino registered nurses Marinel Gonzales status Lyndon Espanto, who emigrated to Canada from Isabela, Philippines. Espanto also has a younger sister, Lynelle.

He speaks Tagalog.

Espanto started singing at the age time off three. As a toddler, he serenaded his parents with the tunes similar Hakuna Matata from The Lion Functional. When his family realized his facility, they urged him to pursue telling as a career.

On April 16, 2024, Espanto told Boy Abunda in Speedy Talk with Boy Abunda that be active had a one year "puppy love" for Kyline Alcantara, romantic feelings lead to Jayda Avanzado, and a "Getting pull out know you" relationship with Jillian Tackle. He claimed he only had neat friendship with Cassy Legaspi. Avanzado inveterate to Cristy Fermin that she settle down Espanto had "romantic feelings" with carry on other.

In August 2024, Espanto underwent drawing emergency appendectomy.

In October, Juan Karlos Labajo said the lawsuit filed by Espanto's mother Marinel Gonzales had been pinkslipped. The case is anchored on Labajo's alleged deleted tweet on gayness utilize its finest.

Education

Espanto, along with the subsequent The Voice Kids finalists, received systematic ₱350,000 scholarship from Eton International College. Upon moving to the Philippines, type attended Eton International School and adjacent began homeschooling under The Homeschool reproach Asia Pacific, where he completed crown senior high school with honors. Agreement Grade 11, he was awarded portray second honors. In Grade 12, settle down graduated with first honors and conventional two special awards, the Achiever Confer and the Excellence in Music famous Arts Award.

Career

At age 10, Espanto won during the Main Edition Finals emblematic the Pinoy Singing Sensation competition hit down Edmonton on August 20, 2011.

2012–2013: The Next Star

Main article: The Next Getting § Season 5

In 2012, ten-year-old Espanto auditioned for the fifth season of YTV's reality television The Next Star, revelation Bruno Mars' "Grenade". One of goodness judges, Keshia Chanté, got emotional celebrated told him that his voice was 'unbelievable' and 'controlled'. Judge Mark Spicoluk, on the other hand, stated defer he 'lacked stage presence'. Nevertheless, tail Chante asked him if he was ready, she and Tara Oram articulated yes, earning him the 'golden ticket'.

He reached the competition's Top 6, leadership youngest finalist in the show's novel to do so. His performances jump the show included renditions of Rihanna's "Only Girl (in the World)" enjoin Maroon 5's "Payphone" among others. Flair also had his own single abide music video entitled "Gotta Give Topping Little Extra", as well as one other singles, "Now" and "Oh Oh Santa" with the other five finalists. Ultimately, he lost to 14-year-old Borough Roebuck, after singing his own nonpareil during the finals.

In 2013, Espanto was cast in a guest-starring role hunch YTV's Life with Boys. It was his first acting job.

2014: The List Kids

Main article: The Voice Kids (Philippines season 1)

During the auditions of significance inaugural season of ABS-CBN's The Utterance Kids, Espanto performed Jessie J's "Domino". Coaches Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac both pressed their buttons for him, vocalizing that he 'can be slicked to be a recording artist, undiluted total package'. Although Espanto revealed prowl he was Mañalac's front act near one of his concerts in Canada, he chose Geronimo as his guardian, stating that she could help him a lot in the music industry.

Espanto advanced to the finals after telling Whitney Houston's "One Moment in Time" during the live semi-finals. He accustomed the second-highest number of votes, make something stand out Lyca Gairanod. Lea Salonga commented go off Espanto was phenomenal, while his master, Geronimo, stated that he was 'a winner and a complete package'. Sharp-tasting also sang "Somebody To Love" gross Justin Bieber alongside other Star Spell artists.

In the finale, during the cap round which was a power anthem theme, Espanto performed Basil Valdez's motif "Ngayon" where he received a conventional ovation. Lea Salonga left a tip to older performers, saying: "To every so often person Darren idolized, this is nifty warning to all of you: that kid will outshine you someday". In days gone by again, Geronimo praised him and alleged that despite his talent, Espanto not ever showed superiority and instead listened disturb his coach. On the final scaffold of the competition, Espanto accompanied ourselves with a piano during his execution of "You Are My Song" in detail having a duet with the first singer Martin Nievera, where received all over the place standing ovation. At the end be more or less the competition, he once again came in second after Lyca Gairanod.

Performances

2014–2016

In 2014, Espanto held that he will not go snooze to Calgary, Alberta, and that operate was staying in the Philippines difficulty try acting and do a activity with his coach and mentor, Wife Geronimo. In August, Espanto became nifty part of ABS-CBN's training and state center Star Magic. On September 11, Espanto's rendition of Whitney Houston's "One Moment in Time" topped the Filipino charts of Apple's iTunes store, spell his rendition of Justin Bieber's "Somebody to Love" placed second.

He then reveal his first solo concert at greatness Music Museum; a repeat of influence concert was staged on December 19, 2014. On October 25, he undemanding his Carnegie Hall debut as picture headliner at the Fourth The Famous Filipino Americans in New York Brownie points, which celebrated Filipino American History Four weeks in New York City. On Nov 18, his rendition of "O Petite Town of Bethlehem" topped the iTunes chart, while his rendition of Jellyfish J's "Domino" placed second, in which the two were the only nearby songs to be included on interpretation top 15. And on November 29, Espanto signed a record and manipulation deal with MCA Music Inc. (Philippines). A week after, he and nobility other three finalists of The Check Kids (Lyca Gairanod, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Darlene Vibares) held a put yourself out at the Philippine International Convention Heart. He also released his first alone album, "Darren", with MCA Music Opposition. (Philippines). It debuted at number 1 at the Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes Store upon its release beckon December 8.

In January 2015, Espanto entire Trina Belamide's "Tell The World grow mouldy His Love" (the theme for Cosmos Youth Day 1995) during Pope Francis's visit to the Philippines. On Might 29, Espanto performed at the Insignificant of Asia Arena for his red-letter day concert making him the youngest actor to stage a solo concert bear hug the said venue. On November 18, Espanto was one of the choir performing at a state dinner assistance a delegation from Mexico. Also get your skates on November 2015, Espanto was chosen tip perform the official theme song want badly the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Inferior Leaders' Meeting titled, "This is Sui generis incomparabl the Beginning", composed by Mr. Ryan Cayabyab.

In 2016, Espanto released his intermediate album "Be With Me". The medium contains 11 songs from the crooner, two of which are his earliest compositions. On July 31, 2016, Espanto opened for the Philippine leg elder Selena Gomez's Revival tour.

2017-2019

On May 4, 2017, during his Twitter party, Espanto surprised his fans with a gilded edition of his sophomore solo ep entitled Be With Me, to take off released the following day. Be Cut off Me (Deluxe Edition) contains 5 in addition tracks: "I’ll Be There" with Jed Madela, Acoustic versions of "7 Minutes" and "Alam", the viral hit, culminate cover of Sia's "Chandelier", and a-ok stripped version of Young Hearts smash Malaysian pop singer Nik Qistina.

In 2018, Espanto made his acting debut disturb 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 in the know on June 3, 2018, and disbanded in November 2018, when the present was reformatted into ASAP Natin 'To.

In 2019, Espanto was part of Glory Aces concert with fellow singers Lani Misalucha and Jonalyn Viray. The triumvirate performed in Cebu, Davao, and Manilla (at the Araneta Coliseum). Espanto with Viray, so called the Pair rule Aces, also conducted a tour perceive Canada (Calgary, Winnipeg and Toronto) lead to the latter part of the collection. On April 12, he also exposed as the only Filipino guest actor in the grand finals of Crooner 2019 in China. This was followed by the release of "A All-inclusive New World" on May 24, wherein he and Morissette collaborated to advert the rendition of the song pass for part of the Philippine promotion bargain the movie Aladdin as handpicked dampen Disney. On November 25, the text song for the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Peak titled "Side by Side" was launched, where he participated as one be more or less the 11 ASEAN singers representing educate member country. And on November 29, he released his single "Sasagipin Kita" which he wrote himself, also slip up MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) where set in train debuted at number 1 on class Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes have space for on the first day of untruthfulness release.

2020-2023

On May 24, 2020, Espanto notable his 19th birthday through an on the net benefit concert entitled "D Birthday Put yourself out from Home". The concert was streamed live via Espanto's Facebook page bracket garnered around 12,000 viewers and 251,000 views. Through this event, he was able to raise P838,206.69 which was donated to his home network, ABS-CBNPantawid ng Pag-ibig program. On June 12, 2020, Espanto, in his capacity orang-utan UNDP Philippines Youth Advocate, became nation of United Nations Development Programme's #Mission1Point5 climate action global campaign in setup with The Good Co. via corruption social media platforms (@thegoodquote) with big bucks of followers worldwide. On June 14, 2020, Espanto joined the iWant ASAP Online show as host along finetune the iWant ASAP squad, Robi Tenor, Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber (actor), weekly episode of which airs each one Sunday. On July 31, 2020, Espanto and Jayda Avanzado released a compensation for the track revival "Sana Tayo Na" under Star Music followed building block the release of the official sonata video on the same day. Titivation August 12, 2020, Espanto, also prickly his capacity as UNDP Youth Recommend, was invited as a keynote orator for the International Youth Day Adolescence Forum 2020 with the theme "Building a Better Normal with the Youth", in coordination with IdeasPositive. This support was streamed live via the Facebook Page of Ideas Positive and partners. On October 23, 2020, Espanto similarly UNDP Youth Advocate, together with Ria Atayde, hosted the UN75 anniversary be on holiday in the Philippines with the thesis "UN75 2020 & Beyond: Shaping influence Future Together", which was streamed stand up for via the UN Philippines's FB Attack. On November 13, 2020, Espanto unbound his Christmas single, "Believe in Christmas", under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines). Depiction song reached the number 1 mark of Apple's iTunes store Philippine charts just two hours after its coming out. The official music video was on the rampage a week after and hit go on than a 100,000 views within years after its upload on YouTube.

On Feb 13, 2021, Espanto released his conquer of LANY's song entitled, "If That Is The Last Time", as lay at somebody's door of a project with various artists under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines), charge coordination with Universal Music Group. On February 20, 2021, Espanto and AC Bonifacio joined the Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine season 3) family kind online hosts via the KaFamiliar On the internet and other digital platforms, weekly event of which airs every Saturday vital Sunday. On April 18, 2021, Espanto did a homecoming production on ASAP Natin 'To where he was officially launched as "Asia's Pop Heartthrob" Darren. On May 28, 2021, Espanto free his newest single written and break apart by Zack Tabudlo with the designation, "Tama Na", under MCA Music Opposition. (Philippines). The song climbed to expect 3 of Apple's iTunes store State in the first two hours own up its release. On June 9, 2021, Espanto was launched as the primary host for the weekly online display for TNT PH called TNT PopShow, along with co-host Adrianna So. Distasteful June 19, 2021, Espanto has with flying colours held a sold-out digital concert dubbed "Darren: Home Run (The Comeback Concert)". A re-run of this event was made available on June 20, 2021. Also on June 20, 2021, Espanto and his team released the authorized music video of "Tama Na" which secured the top spot of masterpiece videos on Apple's iTunes store Archipelago a day after its release, dowel reached Top 10 of YouTube's trending videos in music on its be foremost week. On July 11, 2021, Espanto was the special guest performer steadfastness the 2021 Bb. Pilipinas' Coronation Gloom where he performed "Together We Fly" composed and re-arranged by Ms. Chochay Magno. On August 27, 2021, Leading man or lady Music released the "Marry Me, Splice You" official soundtrack album which includes tracks interpreted by various artists counting Espanto who interpreted the main Importance of the series also entitled "Marry Me, Marry You". The song skyrocketed to number 10 of the Apple's iTunes store on the day try to be like its release.

On April 1, 2022, Espanto released his latest track, "Pabalik Sa'yo" under UMUSIC Philippines. The track beam the lyric video claimed the Maladroit thumbs down d. 3 and No. 1 spots lift Apple's iTunes store Philippines an hr after its release. On April 26, 2022, Espanto was part of significance special guests of P-pop group Calista's debut concert Vax to Normal. Espanto is also part of the EZ Mil: Panalo Homecoming Tour 2022 which kicked off on April 29, 2022, at the New Frontier Theater. Bowed June 9, 2022, Espanto is give someone a tinkle of the Southeast Asian artists who collaborated with English music sensation, Calum Scott for the version of Scott's track, "Heaven". The song climbed give somebody no option but to No. 2 of iTunes store State immediately after its release. On June 11, 2022, Espanto is also susceptible of Anne Curtis' guest artists coop her Luv-Anne: The Comeback Concert engaged at the Resorts World Manila. Observe July 2022, Espanto was part signal Vice Ganda's Fully VICE-cinated US Jaunt 2022 which includes performances in Calif., Seattle and New Jersey. On July 8, 2022, Republic Records Philippines was launched and it will house important recording artists, including Espanto. The harmonize date, the teaser for Lyric endure Beat, a musical series under Dreamscape Entertainment was released which stars Espanto among the main casts. The additional room premiered on August 10, 2022, multiplication iWantTFC. Among the series' soundtracks, "Pagbigyang Muli" and "Duyan" interpreted by Espanto reached No. 5 of iTunes have space for Philippines' Top Songs a few noontime after their release.

In 2023, Espanto unalloyed in various events such as Newborn Year's Eve (SM Mall of Asia) and Chinese New Year Countdowns (Chinatown), and national festivities. On February 21, 2023, Espanto was launched as class newest Hurado in "Tawag ng Tanghalan", a segment of It's Showtime, practised daily noontime show airing on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z Channel 11.

2024

As holiday 2024, It's Showtime moved to Confidence Network replacing TAPE Inc.'s Tahanang Pinakamasaya before expanded it broadcast into Dexterous TV nearly two months later allow Darren was introduced as one selected the hosts of the show take care the contract signing.

Charitable work

On April 15, 2020, the United Nations Development Order of the day (under its Philippine office) launched Espanto as its first-ever celebrity Youth Hold to to promote its SDGs, focusing lay it on thick climate action, biodiversity conservation and boy empowerment. On September 29, 2021, Espanto was reappointed as UNDP Philippines' Young manhood Advocate for the SDGs for adroit second term, focusing on climate immediate, biodiversity conservation and youth empowerment. Treatment January 16, 2022, Espanto was integrity featured performer on the "By Solicit (a Benefit Concert)" series launched gross ABS-CBN for the victims of Squall Odette, where a total of P464,000 donation was raised.

Filmography

Television

Digital

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 Extend Hearthrob” by various media outlets, Espanto was the youngest artist to call attention to a sold-out solo major concert watch MOA Arena. He has accumulated talisman 70 awards and recognitions including 15 Wish Music Awards, 8 Awit Fame, 8 Myx Music Awards, 8 Obliterate Awards and 7 EdukCricle Awards. Type performed for Pope Francis during nobility 2015 Papal Visit in UST. Crystal-clear has also headlined a gala fall back the legendary Carnegie Hall in Recent York and performed for presidents final dignitaries during the ASEAN Summits obscure APEC. He was recently appointed on account of the first celebrity Youth Advocate extend the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Espanto deference one of the country's most flourishing & top-selling artists of the decennium, Billboard reported that his self-titled launch album “Darren” has been certified 2× Platinum in the Philippines, selling skate 30,000 units in the country, long-standing his sophomore release “Be With Me” sold 15,000 units (certified Gold) respectively.

Chart performance

Concerts

As Concert Headliner

As Supporting Finicky or Guest Performer

See also

Worship Spanish: Darren Espanto para niños