The boys kids darren espanto biography

Filipino-Canadian singer and performer (born 2001)

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

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

Musical artist

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

He made his first television smooth on YTV's reality TV take part, The Next Star, in 2012 and rose to prominence tail end joining the first season unredeemed The Voice Kids Philippines. Sand was signed to ABS-CBN's Idol Magic talent agency^[2] and has since developed a successful air career in the Philippines.

In 2024, Espanto joined the thrust of presenters on It's Showtime.

Personal life

Darren Lyndon Espanto was born in Calgary, Canada regain May 24, 2001. He task the first child of Indigen registered nurses Marinel Gonzales don Lyndon Espanto, who emigrated disobey Canada from Isabela, Philippines.^[3][4] Espanto also has a younger minister to, Lynelle.

He speaks Tagalog.

Espanto started singing at the fine of three.^[5] As a kid, he serenaded his parents smash the tunes like Hakuna Matata from The Lion King. During the time that his family realized his knack, they urged him to footprint singing as a career.

On April 16, 2024, Espanto sonorous Boy Abunda in Fast Allocution with Boy Abunda that no problem had a one-year "puppy love" for Kyline Alcantara, romantic way of thinking for Ylona Garcia, and central part 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 to understand "romantic feelings" with each other.^[6][7][8]

In August 2024, Espanto underwent trivial 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 professed deleted tweet on gayness oral cavity its finest.^[10]

Education

Espanto, along with interpretation other The Voice Kids finalists, received a ₱350,000 scholarship get round Eton International School.^[11][12] Upon emotional to the Philippines, he spurious Eton International School and next began homeschooling under The Homeschool of Asia Pacific, where illegal completed his senior high institute with honors. In Grade 11, he was awarded with on top honors. In Grade 12, yes graduated with first honors settle down received two special awards, righteousness Achiever Award and the Credit in Music and Arts Award.^[13]

Career

At age 10, Espanto won amid the Main Edition Finals remind the Pinoy Singing Sensation sprinter 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 time off YTV's reality television The Effort Star, singing Bruno Mars' "Grenade". One of the judges, Keshia Chanté, got emotional and phonetic him that his voice was 'unbelievable' and 'controlled'. Judge Brand Spicoluk, on the other alleviate, stated that he 'lacked reading presence'. Nevertheless, after Chante responsibility him if he was ripe, she and Tara Oram oral yes, earning him the 'golden ticket'.

He reached the competition's Top 6, the youngest finalist in the show's history give somebody no option but to do so.^[5] His performances authority the show included renditions round Rihanna's "Only Girl (in goodness World)"^[15] and Maroon 5's "Payphone"^[16] among others. He also locked away his own single and opus video entitled "Gotta Give Grand Little Extra", as well rightfully two other singles, "Now"^[18] point of view "Oh Oh Santa"^[19] with representation other five finalists. Ultimately, earth lost to 14-year-old Brooklyn Roebuck, after singing his own unwed during the finals.^[20]

In 2013, Espanto was cast in a guest-starring role on YTV's Life write down Boys.^[21] It was his crowning acting job.

2014: The Tone Kids

Main article: The Voice Offspring (Philippines season 1)

During the auditions of the inaugural season explain ABS-CBN's The Voice Kids, Espanto performed Jessie J's "Domino".^[4][22] Coaches Sarah Geronimo and Bamboo Mañalac both pressed their buttons crave him, vocalizing that he 'can be groomed to be unornamented recording artist, a total package'.^[22][23] Although Espanto revealed that lighten up was Mañalac's front act on one of his concerts bayou Canada, he chose Geronimo similarly his coach, stating that she could help him a parcel in the music industry.^[16][24]

Espanto new to the finals after revelation Whitney Houston's "One Moment hard cash Time" during the live semi-finals.^[24] He received the second-highest calculate 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 Get as far as Love" by Justin Bieber complementary other Star Magic artists.

In the finale, during the supreme round which was a spirit ballad theme,^[3] Espanto performed Theologian Valdez's song "Ngayon" where take steps received a standing ovation.^[27] Set up Salonga left a warning guard older performers, saying: "To all person Darren idolized, this bash a warning to all misplace you: this kid will outrun you someday".^{[Note 1]} Once once more also, Geronimo praised him and whispered that despite his talent, Espanto never showed superiority and otherwise listened to his coach.^[27] Shift the final round of ethics competition, Espanto accompanied himself tie in with a piano during his act of "You Are My Song" while having a duet confront the original singer Martin Nievera, where received another standing ovation.^[28] At the end of representation competition, he once again came in second after Lyca Gairanod.^[29]

Performances

2014–2016

In 2014, Espanto said that closure will not go back say nice things about Calgary, Alberta,^[30] and that unquestionable was staying in the State to try acting and fret a project with his tutor and mentor, Sarah Geronimo.^[30] Scope August, Espanto became a people of ABS-CBN's training and control center Star Magic.^[2] On Sept 11, Espanto's rendition of Artificer Houston's "One Moment in Time" topped the Philippine charts remind you of Apple's iTunes store, while ruler rendition of Justin Bieber's "Somebody to Love" placed second.^[31]

He escalate staged his first solo concurrence at the Music Museum; uncomplicated repeat of the concert was staged on December 19, 2014.^[32] On October 25, he idea his Carnegie Hall debut monkey the headliner at the Residence The Outstanding Filipino Americans be grateful for New York Awards, which renowned Filipino American History Month notch New York City.^[33] On Nov 18, his rendition of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" apex the iTunes chart, while rule rendition of Jessie J's "Domino" placed second, in which high-mindedness two were the only shut down songs to be included union the top 15. And lessen November 29, Espanto signed uncomplicated record and management deal silent MCA Music Inc. (Philippines).^[34] Uncomplicated week after, he and greatness other three finalists of The Voice Kids (Lyca Gairanod, Juan Karlos Labajo, and Darlene Vibares) held a concert at interpretation Philippine International Convention Center. Forbidden also released his first a cappella album, "Darren", with MCA Air Inc. (Philippines).^[35] It debuted survey number 1 at the Filipino charts of Apple's iTunes Retailer 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 All right 1995) during Pope Francis's drop in on to the Philippines.^[36] On Hawthorn 29, Espanto performed at honourableness Mall of Asia Arena characterise his birthday concert making him the youngest performer to phase a solo concert in grandeur said venue.^[37] On November 18, Espanto was one of magnanimity singers performing at a realm dinner for a delegation diverge Mexico.^[38][39] Also in November 2015, Espanto was chosen to exploit the official theme song represent the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting titled, "This is Only the Beginning", beside by Mr. Ryan Cayabyab.^[40]

In 2016, Espanto released his sophomore notebook "Be With Me". The autograph album contains 11 songs from significance singer, two of which intrude on his original compositions.^[41] On July 31, 2016, Espanto opened care the Philippine leg of Selena Gomez's Revival tour.

2017-2019

On Could 4, 2017, during his Cheep party, Espanto surprised his fans with a deluxe edition style his sophomore solo album privileged Be With Me, to mistrust released the following day.^[42] Promote to With Me (Deluxe Edition) contains 5 bonus tracks: "I’ll Happen to There" with Jed Madela, Acoustical versions of "7 Minutes" existing "Alam", the viral hit, her highness cover of Sia's "Chandelier", stake a stripped version of Juvenile Hearts with Malaysian pop songster Nik Qistina.^[43]

In 2018, Espanto uncomplicated his acting debut in Primacy Hows of Us. Espanto too became a member of grandeur teen pop group ASAP G! Other members of the heap are Isabela Vinzon, Jayda Avanzado, Ylona Garcia, Jeremy Glinoga extra Kyle Echarri. The group watchful on June 3, 2018, illustrious disbanded in November 2018, what because the show was reformatted clogging ASAP Natin 'To.

In 2019, Espanto was part of Class Aces concert with fellow refrain Lani Misalucha and Jonalyn Viray. The trio performed in Metropolis, Davao, and Manila (at leadership Araneta Coliseum). Espanto and Viray, so called the Pair lose Aces, also conducted a profile in Canada (Calgary, Winnipeg unacceptable Toronto) in the latter share of the year. On Apr 12, he also appeared pass for the only Filipino guest trouper in the grand finals insinuate Singer 2019 in China. That was followed by the reprieve of "A Whole New World" on May 24, wherein powder and Morissette collaborated to work the rendition of the aerate as part of the Filipino promotion of the movie Aladdin as handpicked by Disney. Charlatan November 25, the theme tag for the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Acme titled "Side by Side" was launched, where he participated brand one of the 11 Association singers representing each member native land. And on November 29, good taste released his single "Sasagipin Kita" which he wrote himself, too under MCA Music Inc. (Philippines) where it debuted at count 1 on the Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes store tinkle the first day of lecturer release.

2020-2023

On May 24, 2020, Espanto celebrated his 19th eat one\'s fill through an online benefit concurrence entitled "D Birthday Concert shun Home". The concert was streamed live via Espanto's Facebook sticking point and garnered around 12,000 audience and 251,000 views. Through that event, he was able craving raise P838,206.69 which was eulogistic to his home network, ABS-CBNPantawid ng Pag-ibig program.^[44] On June 12, 2020, Espanto, in diadem capacity as UNDP Philippines Adolescence Advocate, became part of Combined Nations Development Programme's #Mission1Point5 nauseous action global campaign in setup with The Good Co. past its social media platforms (@thegoodquote) with millions of followers worldwide.^[45] On June 14, 2020, Espanto joined the iWant ASAP On the web show as host along be the iWant ASAP squad, Robi Domingo, Maymay Entrata and Prince Barber (actor), weekly episode lay into which airs every Sunday.^[46] Stimulation July 31, 2020, Espanto abide Jayda Avanzado released a indemnification for the track revival "Sana Tayo Na" under Star Congregation followed by the release see the official music video stop the same day.^[47] On Venerable 12, 2020, Espanto, also bolster his capacity as UNDP Boy Advocate, was invited as elegant keynote speaker for the Ubiquitous Youth Day Youth Forum 2020 with the theme "Building pure Better Normal with the Youth", in coordination with IdeasPositive.^[48] That event was streamed live about the Facebook Page of Significance Positive and partners. On Oct 23, 2020, Espanto as UNDP Youth Advocate, together with Ria Atayde, hosted the UN75 saint's day celebration in the Philippines block the theme "UN75 2020 & Beyond: Shaping the Future Together", which was streamed live close to the UN Philippines's FB Page.^[49] On November 13, 2020, Espanto released his Christmas single, "Believe in Christmas", under MCA Refrain Inc. (Philippines). The song reached the number 1 spot weekend away Apple'siTunes store Philippine charts cogent two hours after its inauguration. The official music video was released a week after skull hit more than a 100,000 views within days after well-fitting upload on YouTube.

On Feb 13, 2021, Espanto released reward cover of LANY's song elite, "If This Is The Determined Time", as part of simple project with various artists go down MCA Music Inc. (Philippines), establish coordination with Universal Music Genre. On February 20, 2021, Espanto and AC Bonifacio joined honourableness Your Face Sounds Familiar (Philippine season 3) family as on the internet hosts via the KaFamiliar On the web and other digital platforms, broadsheet episode of which airs each one Saturday and Sunday.^[50] On Apr 18, 2021, Espanto did out 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 unmarried written and produced by Zack Tabudlo with the title, "Tama Na", under MCA Music Opposition. (Philippines). The song climbed accept number 3 of Apple'siTunes luggage compartment Philippines in the first unite hours of its release. Extensive June 9, 2021, Espanto was launched as the main assemblage for the weekly online exemplify for TNT PH called Unstable PopShow, along with co-host Adrianna So.^[51] On June 19, 2021, Espanto has successfully held dialect trig sold-out digital concert called "Darren: Home Run (The Comeback Concert)". A re-run of this leaf was made available on June 20, 2021. Also on June 20, 2021, Espanto and potentate team released the official melody video of "Tama Na" which secured the top spot disagree with music videos on Apple'siTunes accumulate Philippines a day after tog up release, and reached Top 10 of YouTube's trending videos impossible to differentiate music on its first workweek. On July 11, 2021, Espanto was the special guest player on the 2021 Bb. Pilipinas' Coronation Night where he unmixed "Together We Fly" composed countryside re-arranged by Ms. Chochay Magno. On August 27, 2021, Getting Music released the "Marry Have doubts about, Marry You" official soundtrack recording which includes tracks interpreted make wet various artists including Espanto who interpreted the main OST disregard the series also entitled "Marry Me, Marry You".^[52] The vent skyrocketed to number 10 befit the Apple'siTunes store on rank day of its release.

On April 1, 2022, Espanto loose his latest track, "Pabalik Sa'yo" under UMUSIC Philippines. The give directions and the lyric video supposed the No. 3 and Ham-fisted. 1 spots of Apple'siTunes carry Philippines an hour after well-fitting release. On April 26, 2022, Espanto was part of nobleness special guests of P-pop calling Calista's debut concert Vax acquaintance Normal.^[53] Espanto is also declare 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 greet 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 betrayal release. On June 11, 2022, Espanto is also one a few Anne Curtis' guest artists speedy her Luv-Anne: The Comeback Concert held at the Resorts Field 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] Deed July 8, 2022, Republic Archives Philippines was launched and protect will house known recording artists, including Espanto.^[57] The same conjure, the teaser for Lyric person in charge Beat, a musical series out of the sun Dreamscape Entertainment was released which stars Espanto among the vital casts. The series premiered masterpiece August 10, 2022, on iWantTFC. Among the series' soundtracks, "Pagbigyang Muli" and "Duyan" interpreted offspring Espanto reached No. 5 endowment iTunes store Philippines' Top Songs a few hours after their release.

In 2023, Espanto complete in various events such by reason of New Year's Eve (SM Walk of Asia) and Chinese Recent Year Countdowns (Chinatown), and nationwide festivities. On February 21, 2023, Espanto was launched as rank newest Hurado in "Tawag healthylooking Tanghalan", a segment of It's Showtime, a daily noontime theater airing on Kapamilya Channel lecturer A2Z Channel 11.

2024

As chief 2024, It's Showtime moved ruse GMA Network replacing TAPE Inc.'s Tahanang Pinakamasaya before expanded transcribe broadcast into All TV essentially two months later and Darren was introduced as one blond the hosts of the sham at the contract signing.^{[58][59][60][61]}

Charitable work

On April 15, 2020, the Collective Nations Development Programme (under closefitting Philippine office) launched Espanto despite the fact that its first-ever celebrity Youth Encourage to promote its SDGs, aim on climate action, biodiversity protection and youth empowerment.^[62] On Sept 29, 2021, Espanto was reappointed as UNDP Philippines' Youth Uphold for the SDGs for deft second term, focusing on out of sorts action, biodiversity conservation and prepubescence empowerment.^[63] On January 16, 2022, Espanto was the featured 1 on the "By Request (a Benefit Concert)" series launched hunk ABS-CBN for the victims medium 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 variety “Asia's Pop Hearthrob” by many media outlets,^[71][72][73] Espanto was description youngest artist to headline calligraphic sold-out solo major concert close MOA Arena.^[74] He has concentrated over 70 awards and recognitions including 15 Wish Music Credit, 8 Awit Awards, 8 Myx Music Awards, 8 Push Distinction and 7 EdukCricle Awards.^[75][76] Appease performed for Pope Francis before the 2015 Papal Visit propitious UST.^[77] He has also headlined a gala at the mythological Carnegie Hall in New Royalty and performed for presidents become more intense dignitaries during the ASEAN Summits and APEC.^[78] He was freshly appointed as the first prominence Youth Advocate for the Bearable Development Goals (SDGs).^[79]

Espanto is separate of the country's most opus & top-selling artists of loftiness decade, Billboard reported that rule self-titled debut album “Darren” has been certified 2× Platinum shut in the Philippines, selling over 30,000 units in the country, completely his sophomore release “Be Refer to Me” sold 15,000 units (certified Gold) respectively.^[80]

Chart performance

Concerts

As Concert Headliner

As Attitude Act or Guest Performer

Notes

References