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Darren Lyndon Espanto[fn 1](born May 24, 2001) is aFilipino-Canadiansinger, actor, and television personality.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Darren Lyndon Espanto[fn 1] |
Also known as | D' Total Performer, Asia's Pop Heartthrob |
Born | [1] Calgary, Alberta,Canada | May 24, 2001
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Years active | 2011 | –present
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Website | www |
He made his first television appearance onYTV's reality TV competition,The Next Star,in 2012 and rose to prominence after joiningthe first seasonofThe Voice Kids Philippines.He was signed toABS-CBN'sStar Magictalent agency[2]and has since developed a successful music career in the Philippines.
In 2024, Espanto joined the cast of presenters onIt's Showtime.
Personal life
editDarren Lyndon Espanto was born inCalgary,Canada on May 24, 2001. He is the first child of Filipino registered nurses Marinel Gonzales and Lyndon Espanto, who emigrated to Canada fromIsabela, Philippines.[3][4]Espanto also has a younger sister, Lynelle.
He speaksTagalog.
Espanto started singing at the age of three.[5]As a toddler, he serenaded his parents with the tunes likeHakuna MatatafromThe Lion King.When his family realized his talents, they urged him to pursue singing as a career.
On April 16, 2024, Espanto toldBoy AbundainFast Talk with Boy Abundathat he had a one year "puppy love"forKyline Alcantara,romantic feelingsforJayda Avanzado,and a "Getting to know you" relationship withJillian Ward.He claimed he only had afriendshipwith Cassy Legaspi. Avanzado confirmed toCristy Ferminthat she and Espanto had"romantic feelings"with each other.[6][7][8]
In August 2024, Espanto underwent an emergencyappendectomy.[9]
In October,Juan Karlos Labajosaid thelawsuitfiled by Espanto's mother Marinel Gonzales had been dismissed. The case is anchored on Labajo's alleged deleted tweet ongayness at its finest.[10]
Education
editEspanto, along with the otherThe Voice Kidsfinalists, received a ₱350,000 scholarship fromEton International School.[11][12]Upon moving to the Philippines, he attended Eton International School and later began homeschooling underThe Homeschool of Asia Pacific,where he completed his senior high school with honors. In Grade 11, he was awarded with second honors. In Grade 12, he graduated with first honors and received two special awards, the Achiever Award and the Excellence in Music and Arts Award.[13]
Career
editAt age 10, Espanto won during the Main Edition Finals of thePinoy Singing Sensationcompetition inEdmontonon August 20, 2011.[14][unreliable source?]
2012–2013:The Next Star
editIn 2012, ten-year-old Espanto auditioned for thefifth seasonofYTV's reality televisionThe Next Star,singingBruno Mars' "Grenade".One of the judges,Keshia Chanté,got emotional and told him that his voice was 'unbelievable' and 'controlled'. JudgeMark Spicoluk,on the other hand, stated that he 'lacked stage presence'. Nevertheless, after Chante asked him if he was ready, she andTara Oramsaid yes, earning him the 'golden ticket'.
He reached the competition's Top 6, the youngest finalist in the show's history to do so.[5]His performances on the show included renditions ofRihanna's "Only Girl (in the World)"[15]andMaroon 5's "Payphone"[16]among others. He also had his own single and music video entitled "Gotta Give A Little Extra",[17]as well as two other singles, "Now"[18]and "Oh Oh Santa"[19]with the other five finalists. Ultimately, he lost to 14-year-old Brooklyn Roebuck, after singing his own single during the finals.[20]
In 2013, Espanto was cast in a guest-starring role on YTV'sLife with Boys.[21]It was his first acting job.
2014:The Voice Kids
editDuring the auditions of theinaugural seasonofABS-CBN'sThe Voice Kids,Espanto performedJessie J's "Domino".[4][22]CoachesSarah GeronimoandBamboo Mañalacboth pressed their buttons for him, vocalizing that he 'can be groomed to be a recording artist, a total package'.[22][23]Although Espanto revealed that he was Mañalac's front act during one of his concerts in Canada, he chose Geronimo as his coach, stating that she could help him a lot in the music industry.[16][24]
Espanto advanced to the finals after singingWhitney Houston's "One Moment in Time"during the live semi-finals.[24]He received the second-highest number of votes, afterLyca Gairanod.[25]Lea Salongacommented that Espanto was phenomenal, while his mentor, Geronimo, stated that he was 'a winner and a complete package'.[26]He also sang "Somebody To Love"byJustin Bieberalongside other Star Magic artists.
In the finale, during the first round which was a power ballad theme,[3]Espanto performedBasil Valdez's song "Ngayon" where he received a standing ovation.[27]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".[Note 1]Once again, Geronimo praised him and said that despite his talent, Espanto never showed superiority and instead listened to his coach.[27]On the final round of the competition, Espanto accompanied himself with a piano during his performance of "You Are My Song" while having a duet with the original singerMartin Nievera,where received another standing ovation.[28]At the end of the competition, he once again came in second after Lyca Gairanod.[29]
Performances
editStage | Song | Original artist | Date | Order | Result |
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Blind Audition | "Domino" | Jessie J | June 1, 2014 | 4.12 | Sarah GeronimoandBamboo Mañalacturned (Joined Team Sarah) |
Battle Rounds | "What Makes You Beautiful" (vs. JM and JC Urquico vs. Sam Shoaf) |
One Direction | July 12, 2014 | 15.2 | Saved by Sarah |
Sing-offs | "Listen" | Beyoncé | July 13, 2014 | 16.1 | Saved by Sarah |
Live (Semifinals) | "One Moment in Time" | Whitney Houston | July 19, 2014 | 17.3 | Saved by Public Votes (2nd Highest Votes) |
Live (Finals) | "Ngayon" | Basil Valdez | July 26, 2014 | 19.3 | Runner-up |
"Somebody To Love" | Justin Bieber | July 26, 2014 | 19.8 | ||
"You Are My Song" (withMartin Nievera) |
Martin Nievera | July 27, 2014 | 20.1 |
2014–2016
editIn 2014, Espanto said that he will not go back to Calgary, Alberta,[30]and that he was staying in the Philippines to try acting and do a project with his coach and mentor,Sarah Geronimo.[30]In August, Espanto became a part of ABS-CBN's training and management centerStar Magic.[2]On September 11, Espanto's rendition ofWhitney Houston's "One Moment in Time"topped the Philippine charts of Apple'siTunes store,while his rendition ofJustin Bieber's "Somebody to Love"placed second.[31]
He then staged his first solo concert at the Music Museum; a repeat of the concert was staged on December 19, 2014.[32]On October 25, he made hisCarnegie Halldebut as the headliner at the Fourth The Outstanding Filipino Americans in New York Awards, which celebratedFilipino American History MonthinNew York City.[33]On November 18, his rendition of "O Little Town of Bethlehem"topped the iTunes chart, while his rendition ofJessie J's "Domino"placed second, in which the two were the only local songs to be included on the top 15. And on November 29, Espanto signed a record and management deal withMCA Music Inc. (Philippines).[34]A week after, he and the other three finalists ofThe Voice Kids(Lyca Gairanod,Juan Karlos Labajo,andDarlene Vibares) held a concert at thePhilippine International Convention Center.He also released his first solo album, "Darren",withMCA Music Inc. (Philippines).[35]It debuted at number 1 at the Philippine charts of Apple's iTunes Store upon its release on December 8.
In January 2015, Espanto performedTrina Belamide's "Tell The World of His Love"(the theme forWorld Youth Day 1995) duringPope Francis'svisit to the Philippines.[36]On May 29, Espanto performed at theMall of Asia Arenafor his birthday concert making him the youngest performer to stage a solo concert in the said venue.[37]On November 18, Espanto was one of the singers performing at astate dinnerfor a delegation from Mexico.[38][39]Also in November 2015, Espanto was chosen to perform the official theme song for theAsia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting titled, "This is Only the Beginning", composed by Mr.Ryan Cayabyab.[40]
In 2016, Espanto released his sophomore album "Be With Me". The album contains 11 songs from the singer, two of which are his original compositions.[41]On July 31, 2016, Espanto opened for the Philippine leg ofSelena Gomez'sRevival tour.
2017-2019
editOn May 4, 2017, during his Twitter party, Espanto surprised his fans with a deluxe edition of his sophomore solo album entitledBe With Me,to be released the following day.[42]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 ofSia's "Chandelier",and a stripped version of Young Hearts with Malaysian pop singer Nik Qistina.[43]
In 2018, Espanto made his acting debut inThe Hows of Us.Espanto also became a member of the teen pop groupASAP G!Other members of the group are Isabela Vinzon, Jayda Avanzado,Ylona Garcia,Jeremy Glinoga andKyle Echarri.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 singersLani MisaluchaandJonalyn Viray.The trio performed in Cebu, Davao, and Manila (at theAraneta Coliseum). 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. On April 12, he also appeared as the only Filipino guest performer in the grand finals ofSinger 2019in China. This was followed by the release of "A Whole New World"on May 24, wherein he andMorissettecollaborated to perform the rendition of the song as part of the Philippine promotion of the movieAladdinas handpicked byDisney.On November 25, the theme song for theASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summittitled "Side by Side" was launched, where he participated as one of the 11 ASEAN singers representing each member country. And on November 29, he released his single "Sasagipin Kita" which he wrote himself, also underMCA 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.
2020-2023
editOn May 24, 2020, Espanto celebrated his 19th birthday through an online benefit concert entitled"D Birthday Concert from Home".The concert was streamed live via Espanto's Facebook page and 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-ibigprogram.[44]On June 12, 2020, Espanto, in his capacity as UNDP Philippines Youth Advocate, became part ofUnited 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.[45]On June 14, 2020, Espanto joined the iWant ASAP Online show as host along with the iWant ASAP squad,Robi Domingo,Maymay EntrataandEdward Barber (actor),weekly episode of which airs every Sunday.[46]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.[47]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.[48]This event was streamed live via the Facebook Page of Ideas Positive and partners. 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.[49]On November 13, 2020, Espanto released his Christmas single, "Believe in Christmas", underMCA Music Inc. (Philippines).The song reached the number 1 spot ofApple'siTunes storePhilippine charts just two hours after its debut. The official music video was released a week after and hit more than a 100,000 views within days after its upload on YouTube.
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 underMCA Music Inc. (Philippines),in coordination withUniversal Music Group.On February 20, 2021, Espanto andAC Bonifaciojoined theYour 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.[50]On April 18, 2021, Espanto did a homecoming production on ASAP Natin 'To where he was formally launched as "Asia's Pop Heartthrob" Darren. On May 28, 2021, Espanto released his newest single written and produced by Zack Tabudlo with the title, "Tama Na", underMCA Music Inc. (Philippines).The song climbed to number 3 ofApple'siTunes storePhilippines in the first two hours of its release. On June 9, 2021, Espanto was launched as the main host for the weekly online show for TNT PH called TNT PopShow, along with co-host Adrianna So.[51]On June 19, 2021, Espanto has successfully held a sold-out digital concert called"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 official music video of "Tama Na" which secured the top spot of music videos onApple'siTunes storePhilippines a day after its release, and reached Top 10 of YouTube's trending videos in music on its first week. On July 11, 2021, Espanto was the special guest performer on the 2021 Bb. Pilipinas' Coronation Night where he performed"Together We Fly"composed and re-arranged by Ms. Chochay Magno. On August 27, 2021,Star Musicreleased the"Marry Me, Marry You"official soundtrack album which includes tracks interpreted by various artists including Espanto who interpreted the main OST of the series also entitled"Marry Me, Marry You".[52]The song skyrocketed to number 10 of theApple'siTunes storeon the day of its release.
On April 1, 2022, Espanto released his latest track, "Pabalik Sa'yo" underUMUSIC Philippines.The track and the lyric video claimed the No. 3 and No. 1 spots ofApple'siTunes storePhilippines an hour after its release. On April 26, 2022, Espanto was part of the special guests of P-pop group Calista's debut concertVax to Normal.[53]Espanto is also part of theEZ Mil: Panalo Homecoming Tour 2022which kicked off on April 29, 2022, at the New Frontier Theater.[54]On June 9, 2022, Espanto is one of the Southeast Asian artists who collaborated with English music sensation,Calum Scottfor the version of Scott's track,"Heaven".The song climbed to No. 2 ofiTunes storePhilippines immediately after its release. On June 11, 2022, Espanto is also one ofAnne Curtis' guest artists in herLuv-Anne: The Comeback Concertheld at the Resorts World Manila.[55]In July 2022, Espanto was part ofVice Ganda'sFully VICE-cinated US Tour 2022which includes performances in California, Seattle and New Jersey.[56]On July 8, 2022,Republic RecordsPhilippines was launched and it will house known recording artists, including Espanto.[57]The same date, the teaser forLyric and Beat,a musical series under Dreamscape Entertainment was released which stars Espanto among the main casts. The series premiered on August 10, 2022, on iWantTFC. Among the series' soundtracks,"Pagbigyang Muli"and"Duyan"interpreted by Espanto reached No. 5 ofiTunes storePhilippines' Top Songs a few hours after their release.
In 2023, Espanto performed in various events such as New Year's Eve (SM Mall of Asia) and Chinese New Year Countdowns (Chinatown), and national festivities. On February 21, 2023, Espanto was launched as the newest Hurado in"Tawag ng Tanghalan",a segment ofIt's Showtime,a daily noontime show airing onKapamilya ChannelandA2Z Channel 11.
2024
editAs of 2024,It's Showtimemoved toGMA NetworkreplacingTAPE Inc.'sTahanang Pinakamasayabefore expanded it broadcast intoAll TVnearly two months later and Darren was introduced as one of the hosts of the show at the contract signing.[58][59][60][61]
Charitable work
editOn April 15, 2020, theUnited 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.[62]On September 29, 2021, Espanto was reappointed as UNDP Philippines' Youth Advocate for the SDGs for a second term, focusing on climate action, biodiversity conservation and youth empowerment.[63]On January 16, 2022, Espanto was the featured performer on the"By Request (a Benefit Concert)"series launched byABS-CBNfor the victims of Typhoon Odette, where a total of P464,000 donation was raised.[64]
Filmography
editTelevision
editTelevision | ||||
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Year | Show | Network | Date aired | Notes |
2012 | The Next Star | YTV | July 16 – December 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 Channel,A2Z | September 13, 2021 – January 21, 2022 | Himself |
2022 – 2023 | Dream Maker: Search for 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 Me Love | Kapamilya Channel,A2Z,TV5 | October 16, 2023 — May 10, 2024 | Stephen Tanhueco |
Digital
editOnline Show/Series | ||||
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Year | Show | Platform | Date aired | Notes |
2020–present | iWantASAP | iWant and iWanTFC digital platforms | June 14 | Himself (Host / Performer) |
2021 | Your Face 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
editYear | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2018 | The Hows of Us | Yohan Silva | Debut film appearance | [68] |
2023 | When I Met You in Tokyo | Jomar | [69] |
Discography
editStudio albums
editAlbum | ||||
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Year | Album title | Recording label | Certification | Check it out here |
2014 | The Voice Kids: The Album | UMG Philippines | Gold[70] | The Voice Kids: The Album |
Darren | Double Platinum[70] | Darren Deluxe | ||
2016 | Be With Me | Platinum[70] | Be With Me | |
2017 | Be With Me (Deluxe Edition) | Platinum[70] | Be With Me (Deluxe Edition) | |
D's Christmas | N/A | N/A |
Special albums
editAlbum | |||
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Year | Album title | Recording label | Certification |
2015 | The Next Star Chronicles: The Early Years | Ivory Music | N/A |
Singles
editTitle | Year | Album |
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"In Love Ako Sayo" | 2014 | Darren |
"Stuck" | 2015 | |
"Makin' Moves" | ||
"7 Minutes" | 2016 | Be With Me |
"Starlight" | ||
"Parachute" | ||
"Alam" | ||
"Poison" | 2018 | Non-album singles |
"Sasagipin Kita" | 2019 | |
"Sana Tayo Na" (withJayda Avanzado) |
2020 | |
"Believe in Christmas" | ||
"Tama Na" | 2021 | |
"Pabalik Sa'yo" | 2022 | |
"Heaven" (withCalum Scott) |
Promotional singles
editTitle | Year | Album |
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"Now" | 2011 | YTV'sThe Next Star– Season 5 |
"Oh Oh Santa" (with Brooklyn Roebuck, Ryan Hawken, Amer Dhaliwal, Grace Johnston, and Issy Dahl) | ||
"Thank You, Ang Babait Ninyo" | 2014 | ABS-CBN Christmas Station ID 2014 |
"Lord Merry Christmas" | My Christmas Album: All-Stars | |
"Chandelier" | 2016 | The Hottest Pinoy Hits... Ever! |
"I'll Be There" (withJed Madela) |
Life Songs (MMK Commemorative Album) | |
"Dying Inside to Hold You" (All of You (2017 film)) | 2017 | Non-album single |
"A Whole New World" (withMorissette) |
2019 | Non-album single |
"Marry Me, Marry You" | 2021 | Marry Me, Marry You(Original Soundtrack) |
"Lyric & Beat" (various artists) |
2022 | Lyric and Beat,Vol 01 (Original Soundtrack) |
"Jonathan Manalo Overture" (various artists) | ||
"Tara Tena" (various artists) | ||
"Pagbigyang Muli" | Lyric and Beat,Vol 02 (Original Soundtrack) | |
"Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo" (with Sheena Belarmino) | ||
"Power of the Dream" (with Sheena Belarmino) | ||
"Duyan" | Lyric and Beat,Vol 03 (Original Soundtrack) | |
"Pangarap Kong Pangarap Mo" (various artists) | ||
"Bakit Lumuluha?" (with Sheena Belarmino, Andrea Brillantes) |
Lyric and Beat,Vol 04 (Original Soundtrack) | |
"Lyric and Beat(Final Competition Version) " (various artists) | ||
"First Day Vibe" (with AC Bonifacio) |
Non-album single | |
"Smile Again" (theme song of Masskara Festival 2022) |
Non-album single |
Legacy
editDubbed as “Asia's Pop Hearthrob”by various media outlets,[71][72][73]Espanto was the youngest artist to headline a sold-out solo major concert atMOA Arena.[74]He has accumulated over 70 awards and recognitions including 15 Wish Music Awards, 8Awit Awards,8Myx Music Awards,8 Push Awards and 7 EdukCricle Awards.[75][76]He performed forPope Francisduring the2015 Papal VisitinUST.[77]He has also headlined a gala at the legendaryCarnegie Hall in New Yorkand performed for presidents and dignitaries during theASEAN SummitsandAPEC.[78]He was recently appointed as the first celebrityYouth Advocate for the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs).[79]
Espanto is one of the country's most successful & top-selling artists of the decade,Billboardreported that his self-titled debut album “Darren” has been certified 2× Platinum in thePhilippines,selling over 30,000 units in the country, while his sophomore release “Be With Me”sold 15,000 units (certified Gold) respectively.[80]
Chart performance
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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PH | ||||
Hit Chart | Pinoy | |||
"Somebody to Love" | 2014 | 3 | 1 | The Voice Kids: The Album |
"In Love Ako Sa'Yo" | 2015 | 1 | 1 | Darren |
"Stuck" | 1 | 1 | ||
"Build a Girl" | 3 | 3 | Darren Espanto: The Early Years | |
"Makin' Moves" | 1 | 1 | Darren | |
"7 Minutes" | 2016 | 1 | 1 | Be With Me |
"Starlight" | 1 | 1 | ||
"Parachute" | 1 | 1 | ||
"Alam" | 1 | 1 | ||
"I'll Be There" (withJed Madela) |
2017 | 1 | 1 | Life Songs: MMK 25(Commemorative Album) |
"Pasko Na" | 2 | 1 | D's Christmas | |
"Dying Inside to Hold You" | 2 | 2 | All of You (Official Soundtrack) | |
"Poison" | 2018 | 1 | 1 | Non-album singles |
"Sasagipin Kita" | 2019 | 2 | 2 | |
"Sana Tayo Na" (with Jayda Avanzado) |
2020 | 2 | 1 | |
"Believe in Christmas" | 5 | 3 | ||
"Tama Na" | 2021 | 3 | 2 | |
"Marry Me, Marry You" | 7 | 5 | ||
"Pabalik Sa'yo" | 2022 | 7 | 6 | |
"Bibitaw Na" | 2023 | 7 | 4 | |
"Iyo" | 2024 | 6 | 6 |
Concerts
editAs Concert Headliner
editSolo concerts | ||||
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Year | Title | Details | Notes | Ref. |
2014 | The Total Performance Concert |
|
First major solo concert | [32] |
Homecoming Concert |
|
[81][82] | ||
The Total Performance Concert 2 |
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The Repeat Concert | [citation needed] | |
2015 | The Canada Concert Tour |
|
[83][better source needed] | |
The Total Performance Concert 3 |
|
The 2nd Repeat Concert (Finale) | [citation needed] | |
Darren Espanto: D' Birthday Concert |
|
The Major Birthday Concert | [84][85] | |
Canada Concert Tour |
|
[citation needed] | ||
D' Road Tour |
|
[86] | ||
2016 | D Total Experience |
|
2nd major solo concert | [87] |
One Music Digital Concert Series Presents: The Other Side of DARREN |
|
Digital concert | [88] | |
D Total Experience with Live Band |
|
[89] | ||
2017 | Now Playing: DARREN |
|
[90] | |
2018 | UNSTOPPABLE |
|
3rd major solo concert | [91][92] |
2020 | D' Birthday Concert From Home |
|
with special guests 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 for the benefit of the victims of Typhoon Odette | [95] |
2024 | DARREN: D10 Anniversary Concert | • Date: June 1, Saturday
• Venue: Smart Araneta Coliseum • Produced by: ABS-CBN Events |
with special guests Vice Ganda, Sarah Geronimo, Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Erik Santos and Lyca Gairanod |
As Supporting Act or Guest Performer
editYear | Title | Details | Notes | Ref. |
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2014 | Boses ng Bulilit... Kami Ulit! |
|
The Voice Kids | [96] |
Lani Misalucha's Concert, the Philippine Tour[96] |
|
GuestwithLyca Gairanod | [97][98][99] | |
| ||||
Jed Madela All Requests 2 |
|
Guest | [100] | |
The Voice of Mitoy, Klarrise, Darren |
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withMitoy Yontingand Klarisse De Guzman | [citation needed] | |
The Voice Kids ALL IN: THE CONCERT |
|
The Voice Kids | [101] | |
2015 |
|
[citation needed] | ||
Bamboo World Tour |
|
[citation needed] | ||
Little Voices: Live in Australia |
|
withLyca Gairanod | [102] | |
Thor: Soulful Major Concert |
|
Guest | [103] | |
Kyla Flying High |
|
Guest | [104] | |
Jessie J Live in manila |
|
Front act | [105] | |
2016 | Heartthrobs Reloaded |
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with Piolo Pascual, Sam Milby and Pokwang | [106] |
Selena Gomez The Revival Tour Live in Manila |
|
Front act | [107] | |
2017 | Star Magic 25 - A Grand Celebration |
|
with Star Magic Artists | [108] |
2018 | Alex Aiono: Manila Tour |
|
Special Guest | |
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Millennial Voices: Australia Tour |
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withMorissette | ||
| ||||
2019 | The Aces |
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w/ Ms.Lani MisaluchaandJonalyn Viray | |
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One Music X Festival (1MX) |
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Various Artists | ||
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The Pair of Aces |
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w/Jonalyn Viray | ||
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2021 | MPoweredby Maymay Entrata |
|
guest performer | [109] |
2022 | 10Q: Ten Years of Angeline Quinto |
|
guest performer along with Gary Valenciano | [110] |
Calista'sVax to Normal |
|
guest performer along with various artists | [111] | |
EZ Mil: Panalo Homecoming Tour 2022 |
|
guest performer along with various artists | [112] | |
Luv-Anne: The Comeback Concert |
|
guest performer along with various artists | [113] | |
Fully VICE-cinated US Tour 2022 |
|
guest performer along with various artists | [114] | |
| ||||
| ||||
1MX London 2022 |
|
guest performer along with various artists | [115] | |
Mr. Music: The Hits of Jonathan Manalo |
|
guest performer along with various artists | ||
Calum Scott:Bridges Asia Tour 2022 Live in Manila |
|
guest performer | ||
UMUSIC FanVerse 2022 |
|
Various Artists | ||
ENHYPEN Fun Meet in Manila |
|
opening act | [116] |
Notes
edit- ^Translated from the Filipino language:"...Sa lahat ng iniidolo ngayon ni Darren, ito ay isang babala sa inyo: ilalampaso kayo ng batang ito balang araw ".
References
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