Darren Espanto

Acting

Biography

Darren is one of the most promising recording star, singer, and performer of his generation. This Phil-Canadian singing phenom is already making waves at the age of 10 when he joined Canada’s YTV, The Next Star where he became the youngest finalist in the show’s history. In 2014, Darren rose to fame in the Philippines when he took the runner-up spot in the first iteration of The Voice Kids in the country. His career’s momentum continued as he released 3 albums, Darren (2014), Be With Me (2016) and D’ Christmas (2017). His well-attended concerts, Darren Espanto Unstoppable (2018), The ACES Concert (2019), ASAP Concert Presents Darren and Jona (2020) is a testament to this young star’s popularity.

Born: May 24, 2001

Place of Birth: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Known For

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Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition

The celebrity edition of the reality game show "Pinoy Big Brother" features Filipino Celebrity housemates live together, share their stories and build meaningful relationships as they do tasks and challenges supervised by Big Brother. Every week a nomination is done, and the public decides who gets evicted and eventually become the Big Winner of the program.

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Dream Maker

A Philippine idol survival reality competition program that features a pool of 62 talented young males called "Dream Chasers" who undergo rigorous talent training to find the 7 standouts who will become the next generation’s Male Global Pop group.

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Can't Buy Me Love

A young man gets entangled in a kidnap-for-ransom situation. He offers the kidnappers all his hard-earned money to save the victim, believing that her wealthy Filipino-Chinese family could easily repay him, or so he thought.

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It's Showtime

A Philippine noontime musical and party variety show. What began as a search for the country’s most entertaining acts evolves into a hit variety program thriving on spontaneity and animated conversations while drawing talents from all walks of life.

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The Hows of Us

A young couple dream of growing old together as they deal with the struggles of being in a long-term relationship.

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Lyric and Beat

As she enters a prestigious conservatory, an aspiring singer joins the underdog show choir to try and make it to the nationals. But the journey to the top is steep, and she must go all out with her group to prevent her dream from fizzling out.

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Marry Me, Marry You

A couple navigates the traditional expectations attached to marriage — that it extends beyond one’s partner, and includes their friends and family, too.

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When I Met You In Tokyo

Azon, a feisty and bubbly woman known for the generosity of her heart, meets Joey, a divorcee who still harbors the scars of his ex-wife's infidelity in this romance-family drama tackling unconditional love, sacrifices and aging from the perspective of two elderly overseas Filipino workers in the winter of their lives.

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Lyric and Beat: Cinema Cut

To chase her dream of becoming a singer, Lyric earns her place in the prestigious PNCM and joins the underdog show choir Werpa with her friend, Beat. Soon, a member of Werpa's rival team asks to become part of the group, much to everyone's surprise.

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Everybody, Sing!

A Philippine musical game show touted as the "first community singing game show" where no one will be left empty-handed. Wherein features several community groups, which consists of 50 individuals, where they are asked to complete a line of a song in order for them to receive cash prizes, and a chance to share a winning jackpot of ₱1,000,000.