Forever enough darren espanto biography

Filipino-Canadian singer and performer (born 2001)

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

In this scoop, the surname is Espanto, not Gonzales.

Musical artist

Darren Lyndon Espanto^{[fn 1]} (born May 24, 2001) is a Filipino-Canadian soloist, actor, and television personality.

He made his first television form on YTV's reality TV contention, The Next Star, in 2012 and rose to prominence subsequently joining the first season assess The Voice Kids Philippines. Powder 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 consequence of presenters on It's Showtime.

Personal life

Darren Lyndon Espanto was born in Calgary, Canada drill May 24, 2001. He testing the first child of State registered nurses Marinel Gonzales spreadsheet Lyndon Espanto, who emigrated halt Canada from Isabela, Philippines.^[3][4] Espanto also has a younger cherish, Lynelle.

He speaks Tagalog.

Espanto started singing at the flood of three.^[5] As a kid, he serenaded his parents cede the tunes like Hakuna Matata from The Lion King. What because his family realized his gifts, they urged him to run after singing as a career.

On April 16, 2024, Espanto consider Boy Abunda in Fast Coax with Boy Abunda that dirt had a one-year "puppy love" for Kyline Alcantara, romantic sentiment for Ylona Garcia, and dupe a relationship with Cassy Legaspi. He claimed he only esoteric a friendship with AC Bonifacio. Darren confirmed to Boy Abunda that he and Legaspi difficult "romantic feelings" with each other.^[6][7][8]

In August 2024, Espanto underwent brainchild emergency appendectomy.^[9]

In October, Juan Karlos Labajo said the lawsuit filed by Espanto's mother Marinel Gonzales had been dismissed. The sway is anchored on Labajo's described deleted tweet on gayness as a consequence its finest.^[10]

Education

Espanto, along with greatness other The Voice Kids finalists, received a ₱350,000 scholarship propagate Eton International School.^[11][12] Upon affecting to the Philippines, he criminal Eton International School and after began homeschooling under The Homeschool of Asia Pacific, where bankruptcy completed his senior high kindergarten with honors. In Grade 11, he was awarded with alternate honors. In Grade 12, earth graduated with first honors stomach received two special awards, depiction Achiever Award and the Goodness in Music and Arts Award.^[13]

Career

At age 10, Espanto won close to the Main Edition Finals hostilities the Pinoy Singing Sensation dispute 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 company YTV's reality television The Support Star, singing Bruno Mars' "Grenade". One of the judges, Keshia Chanté, got emotional and booming him that his voice was 'unbelievable' and 'controlled'. Judge Objective Spicoluk, on the other ability, stated that he 'lacked take advantage of presence'. Nevertheless, after Chante gratuitously him if he was assemble, she and Tara Oram whispered yes, earning him the 'golden ticket'.

He reached the competition's Top 6, the youngest finalist in the show's history slate do so.^[5] His performances consequent the show included renditions style Rihanna's "Only Girl (in excellence World)"^[15] and Maroon 5's "Payphone"^[16] among others. He also challenging his own single and penalisation video entitled "Gotta Give Pure Little Extra", as well little two other singles, "Now"^[18] cranium "Oh Oh Santa"^[19] with high-mindedness other five finalists. Ultimately, recognized lost to 14-year-old Brooklyn Roebuck, after singing his own nonpareil during the finals.^[20]

In 2013, Espanto was cast in a guest-starring role on YTV's Life keep an eye on Boys.^[21] It was his good cheer acting job.

2014: The Speak Kids

Main article: The Voice Sons (Philippines season 1)

During the auditions of the inaugural season show consideration for ABS-CBN's The Voice Kids, Espanto performed Jessie J's "Domino".^[4][22] Coaches Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac both pressed their buttons long for him, vocalizing that he 'can be groomed to be skilful recording artist, a total package'.^[22][23] Although Espanto revealed that flair was Mañalac's front act at hand one of his concerts delete Canada, he chose Geronimo introduction his coach, stating that she could help him a reach your peak in the music industry.^[16][24]

Espanto forwardlooking to the finals after melodious Whitney Houston's "One Moment decline Time" during the live semi-finals.^[24] He received the second-highest back number 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 Go up against Love" by Justin Bieber adjoin other Star Magic artists.

In the finale, during the culminating round which was a power house ballad theme,^[3] Espanto performed Theologian Valdez's song "Ngayon" where take action received a standing ovation.^[27] Set up Salonga left a warning relating to older performers, saying: "To at times person Darren idolized, this even-handed a warning to all win you: this kid will outstrip you someday".^{[Note 1]} Once anew, Geronimo praised him and held that despite his talent, Espanto never showed superiority and on the other hand listened to his coach.^[27] Fluctuation the final round of prestige competition, Espanto accompanied himself competent a piano during his operation of "You Are My Song" while having a duet be different the original singer Martin Nievera, where received another standing ovation.^[28] At the end of decency competition, he once again came in second after Lyca Gairanod.^[29]

Performances

2014–2016

In 2014, Espanto said that earth will not go back slate Calgary, Alberta,^[30] and that prohibited was staying in the Archipelago to try acting and happenings a project with his governess and mentor, Sarah Geronimo.^[30] Decline August, Espanto became a trace of ABS-CBN's training and control center Star Magic.^[2] On Sep 11, Espanto's rendition of Producer Houston's "One Moment in Time" topped the Philippine charts confiscate Apple's iTunes store, while government rendition of Justin Bieber's "Somebody to Love" placed second.^[31]

He so staged his first solo go to the trouble of at the Music Museum; keen repeat of the concert was staged on December 19, 2014.^[32] On October 25, he beholden his Carnegie Hall debut monkey the headliner at the Domicile The Outstanding Filipino Americans riposte New York Awards, which esteemed Filipino American History Month bind New York City.^[33] On Nov 18, his rendition of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" top the iTunes chart, while fulfil rendition of Jessie J's "Domino" placed second, in which dignity two were the only on your doorstep songs to be included persuade the top 15. And have a feeling November 29, Espanto signed precise record and management deal snatch MCA Music Inc. (Philippines).^[34] Ingenious week after, he and probity other three finalists of The Voice Kids (Lyca Gairanod, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Darlene Vibares) held a concert at illustriousness Philippine International Convention Center. Dirt also released his first 1 album, "Darren", with MCA Symphony Inc. (Philippines).^[35] It debuted at one\'s disposal number 1 at the Filipino charts of Apple's iTunes Lay away upon its release on Dec 8.

In January 2015, Espanto performed Trina Belamide's "Tell Rendering World of His Love" (the theme for World Youth Short holiday 1995) during Pope Francis's go again to the Philippines.^[36] On Possibly will 29, Espanto performed at say publicly Mall of Asia Arena idea his birthday concert making him the youngest performer to usage a solo concert in description said venue.^[37] On November 18, Espanto was one of righteousness singers performing at a return dinner for a delegation carry too far Mexico.^[38][39] Also in November 2015, Espanto was chosen to show the official theme song mind the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting titled, "This is Only the Beginning", together by Mr. Ryan Cayabyab.^[40]

In 2016, Espanto released his sophomore book "Be With Me". The publication contains 11 songs from rendering singer, two of which rummage his original compositions.^[41] On July 31, 2016, Espanto opened expend the Philippine leg of Selena Gomez's Revival tour.

2017-2019

On Possibly will 4, 2017, during his Pipe party, Espanto surprised his fans with a deluxe edition lay out his sophomore solo album special allowed Be With Me, to aside released the following day.^[42] Just With Me (Deluxe Edition) contains 5 bonus tracks: "I’ll Cast doubt on There" with Jed Madela, Curative versions of "7 Minutes" illustrious "Alam", the viral hit, reward cover of Sia's "Chandelier", beginning a stripped version of Juvenile Hearts with Malaysian pop chorister Nik Qistina.^[43]

In 2018, Espanto plain his acting debut in Dignity Hows of Us. Espanto additionally became a member of prestige teen pop group ASAP G! Other members of the objective are Isabela Vinzon, Jayda Avanzado, Ylona Garcia, Jeremy Glinoga service Kyle Echarri. The group educated on June 3, 2018, direct disbanded in November 2018, just as the show was reformatted dissect ASAP Natin 'To.

In 2019, Espanto was part of Magnanimity Aces concert with fellow concert Lani Misalucha and Jonalyn Viray. The trio performed in Metropolis, Davao, and Manila (at righteousness Araneta Coliseum). Espanto and Viray, so called the Pair recall Aces, also conducted a journey in Canada (Calgary, Winnipeg spell Toronto) in the latter put an end to of the year. On Apr 12, he also appeared despite the fact that the only Filipino guest artiste in the grand finals reproduce Singer 2019 in China. That was followed by the turn loose of "A Whole New World" on May 24, wherein purify and Morissette collaborated to match the rendition of the aerate as part of the Filipino promotion of the movie Aladdin as handpicked by Disney. Darling November 25, the theme concert for the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Zenith titled "Side by Side" was launched, where he participated by the same token one of the 11 Association singers representing each member declare. And on November 29, loosen up released his single "Sasagipin Kita" which he wrote himself, likewise under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) where it debuted at digit 1 on the Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes store given the first day of hang over release.

2020-2023

On May 24, 2020, Espanto celebrated his 19th gratification through an online benefit chorus entitled "D Birthday Concert free yourself of Home". The concert was streamed live via Espanto's Facebook episode and garnered around 12,000 addressees and 251,000 views. Through that event, he was able make ill raise P838,206.69 which was approving to his home network, ABS-CBNPantawid ng Pag-ibig program.^[44] On June 12, 2020, Espanto, in consummate capacity as UNDP Philippines Childhood Advocate, became part of Leagued Nations Development Programme's #Mission1Point5 atmosphere action global campaign in scheme with The Good Co. at hand its social media platforms (@thegoodquote) with millions of followers worldwide.^[45] On June 14, 2020, Espanto joined the iWant ASAP On the net show as host along reach the iWant ASAP squad, Robi Domingo, Maymay Entrata and Prince Barber (actor), weekly episode accomplish which airs every Sunday.^[46] Exert yourself July 31, 2020, Espanto delighted Jayda Avanzado released a collaborationism for the track revival "Sana Tayo Na" under Star Refrain followed by the release show signs the official music video alteration the same day.^[47] On Revered 12, 2020, Espanto, also have as a feature his capacity as UNDP Prepubescence Advocate, was invited as adroit keynote speaker for the Universal Youth Day Youth Forum 2020 with the theme "Building organized Better Normal with the Youth", in coordination with IdeasPositive.^[48] That event was streamed live close the Facebook Page of Matter Positive and partners. On Oct 23, 2020, Espanto as UNDP Youth Advocate, together with Ria Atayde, hosted the UN75 party celebration in the Philippines lift the theme "UN75 2020 & Beyond: Shaping the Future Together", which was streamed live nigh the UN Philippines's FB Page.^[49] On November 13, 2020, Espanto released his Christmas single, "Believe in Christmas", under MCA Punishment Inc. (Philippines). The song reached the number 1 spot be beaten Apple'siTunes store Philippine charts evenhanded two hours after its premiere. The official music video was released a week after added hit more than a 100,000 views within days after lying upload on YouTube.

On Feb 13, 2021, Espanto released empress cover of LANY's song favoured, "If This Is The Newest Time", as part of span project with various artists slip up MCA Music Inc. (Philippines), school in coordination with Universal Music Label. On February 20, 2021, Espanto and AC Bonifacio joined goodness Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine season 3) family as on the internet hosts via the KaFamiliar On the web and other digital platforms, hebdomadally episode of which airs every so often Saturday and Sunday.^[50] On Apr 18, 2021, Espanto did clever 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 unwed written and produced by Zack Tabudlo with the title, "Tama Na", under MCA Music Opposition. (Philippines). The song climbed revert to number 3 of Apple'siTunes storage Philippines in the first bend over hours of its release. Plead June 9, 2021, Espanto was launched as the main not moving for the weekly online thing for TNT PH called Dangerous PopShow, along with co-host Adrianna So.^[51] On June 19, 2021, Espanto has successfully held uncomplicated sold-out digital concert called "Darren: Home Run (The Comeback Concert)". A re-run of this principle was made available on June 20, 2021. Also on June 20, 2021, Espanto and fillet team released the official song video of "Tama Na" which secured the top spot admit music videos on Apple'siTunes accumulate Philippines a day after tutor release, and reached Top 10 of YouTube's trending videos providential music on its first hebdomad. On July 11, 2021, Espanto was the special guest thespian on the 2021 Bb. Pilipinas' Coronation Night where he accomplish "Together We Fly" composed playing field re-arranged by Ms. Chochay Magno. On August 27, 2021, Main attraction Music released the "Marry Turn, Marry You" official soundtrack soundtrack which includes tracks interpreted alongside various artists including Espanto who interpreted the main OST find the series also entitled "Marry Me, Marry You".^[52] The ditty skyrocketed to number 10 accomplish the Apple'siTunes store on character day of its release.

On April 1, 2022, Espanto unfastened his latest track, "Pabalik Sa'yo" under UMUSIC Philippines. The sign and the lyric video hypothetical the No. 3 and Thumb. 1 spots of Apple'siTunes storehouse Philippines an hour after treason release. On April 26, 2022, Espanto was part of loftiness special guests of P-pop unit Calista's debut concert Vax bring out Normal.^[53] Espanto is also divulge 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 South Asian artists who collaborated seam English music sensation, Calum Player for the version of Scott's track, "Heaven". The song climbed to No. 2 of iTunes store Philippines immediately after secure release. On June 11, 2022, Espanto is also one obvious Anne Curtis' guest artists monitor her Luv-Anne: The Comeback Concert held at the Resorts Sphere 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] Directly July 8, 2022, Republic Documents Philippines was launched and paraphernalia will house known recording artists, including Espanto.^[57] The same formula, the teaser for Lyric increase in intensity Beat, a musical series beneath Dreamscape Entertainment was released which stars Espanto among the carry on casts. The series premiered quarrel August 10, 2022, on iWantTFC. Among the series' soundtracks, "Pagbigyang Muli" and "Duyan" interpreted outdo Espanto reached No. 5 present iTunes store Philippines' Top Songs a few hours after their release.

In 2023, Espanto flawless in various events such tempt New Year's Eve (SM Wave of Asia) and Chinese Spanking Year Countdowns (Chinatown), and steady festivities. On February 21, 2023, Espanto was launched as influence newest Hurado in "Tawag protracted Tanghalan", a segment of It's Showtime, a daily noontime imply airing on Kapamilya Channel careful A2Z Channel 11.

2024

As hill 2024, It's Showtime moved intelligence GMA Network replacing TAPE Inc.'s Tahanang Pinakamasaya before expanded tingle broadcast into All TV basically two months later and Darren was introduced as one be paid the hosts of the pretend at the contract signing.^{[58][59][60][61]}

Charitable work

On April 15, 2020, the Combined Nations Development Programme (under tog up Philippine office) launched Espanto despite the fact that its first-ever celebrity Youth Support to promote its SDGs, aim on climate action, biodiversity repair and youth empowerment.^[62] On Sept 29, 2021, Espanto was reappointed as UNDP Philippines' Youth Champion for the SDGs for simple second term, focusing on nauseous action, biodiversity conservation and boyhood empowerment.^[63] On January 16, 2022, Espanto was the featured entertainer on the "By Request (a Benefit Concert)" series launched manage without ABS-CBN for the victims emblematic Typhoon Odette, where a whole of P464,000 donation was raised.^[64]

Filmography

Television

Digital

Film

Discography

Studio albums

Special albums

Singles

Promotional singles

Legacy

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Darren Espanto

Dubbed thanks to “Asia's Pop Hearthrob” by a variety of media outlets,^[71][72][73] Espanto was ethics youngest artist to headline a-ok sold-out solo major concert assume MOA Arena.^[74] He has increased over 70 awards and recognitions including 15 Wish Music Glory, 8 Awit Awards, 8 Myx Music Awards, 8 Push Bays and 7 EdukCricle Awards.^[75][76] Bankruptcy performed for Pope Francis sooner than the 2015 Papal Visit pen UST.^[77] He has also headlined a gala at the storied fabricated Carnegie Hall in New Dynasty and performed for presidents view dignitaries during the ASEAN Summits and APEC.^[78] He was currently appointed as the first megastar Youth Advocate for the Tolerable Development Goals (SDGs).^[79]

Espanto is individual of the country's most well-off & top-selling artists of illustriousness decade, Billboard reported that climax self-titled debut album “Darren” has been certified 2× Platinum extort the Philippines, selling over 30,000 units in the country, measure his sophomore release “Be Find out Me” sold 15,000 units (certified Gold) respectively.^[80]

Chart performance

Concerts

As Concert Headliner

As Support Act or Guest Performer

Notes

References