Darren Lyndon Espanto is a Filipino-Canadian singer, actor, and television personality who first gained recognition at the age of ten when he won the Edmonton Masters of the Filipino Singing Contest finals.
This early triumph marked the beginning of his successful career in the entertainment industry. Espanto’s talent and dedication to music made him a prominent figure in the Philippine music scene.
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- Full name: Darren Lyndon Espanto
- Stage name: Darren Espanto
- Date of Birth: May 24, 2001
- Age: 23
- Birthplace: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Nationality: Filipino Canadian
- Occupation: singer, actor
- Height: 1.88 m
- Parents: Marinel Gonzalez and Lyndon Espanto
- Siblings: Lynelle Espanto
- Spouse: Unknown
- Children: Unknown
- Relationship Status: Unknown
- Net worth: $1 million
Early life and education
Darren Lyndon Espanto was born on May 24, 2001, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is the first child of Marinel Gonzales, a registered nurse from the Philippines, and Lyndon Espanto. Espanto also has a younger sister named Lynelle Espanto.
He first attended Eton International School and later attended The Homeschool of Asia Pacific, an affiliate of Sandston Academy (Texas), for home education and completed high school education with honors. Darren Espanto’s ethnicity is Filipino Canadian, but his religion is unknown.
Profession
Darren Espanto has made an impressive career in the Philippine entertainment industry since he was 10 years old.
Espanto’s talent was evident at an early age, as he won competitions such as the Philippine Singing Contest in Canada and even appeared on YTV’s The next starbecoming the youngest finalist in the show’s history. This national exposure helped Espanto become famous in the Philippines.
Espanto became even more famous after being the runner-up in the first season Children’s Voicewowed the crowd with his powerful vocal performance, including his cover of Jessie J’s “Domino”. Children’s VoiceEspanto then joined Star Magic, the Philippines’ premier talent agency, solidifying his commitment to the country’s entertainment industry.
Over the years, Espanto has continued to have a successful career, releasing a self-titled album and branching out into show business, showcasing his versatility as a performer. His talent has also earned him a large international fan base, and Espanto frequently performs overseas.
As of July 2024, Darren Espanto is still an active and prominent figure in the Philippine entertainment industry. He is even reported to be performing on the popular show It’s showtimefurther solidifying his status as a rising star in the industry.
Social Media
- Instagram: @darrenespanto
Personal life
Talented Filipino singer Darren Espanto has always tried to keep his personal life and relationships out of the public eye. Unlike many celebrities, Espanto chooses to keep a low profile when it comes to his dating life, and the media has largely respected his privacy.
Discography
Album:
- Darren (2014)
- Darren (Deluxe Edition) (2015)
- Stay with me (2016)
- Stay with Me (Deluxe Edition) (2016)
- Christmas in D (2017)
Singles (including collaborations):
- “Sa ‘Yo” (2014)
- “Trapped” (2015)
- “Makin’ Moves” (2015)
- “I Believe” (2015)
- “Chandelier” (2016) (cover)
- “Kale on the Han River” (2024)
- Iyo (2024)
- “Iyo (Chinese-Tagalog version)” (2024)
- Bibitona (2023)
- Smile Again (2022)
- “First Day Atmosphere” (2022)
- “Du Yan (from Lyrics and Rhythm Volume 3)” (2022)
- “Deep inside I long to hug you (from All of you Official Soundtrack)” (2017)
Filmography
television:
- Money can’t buy love (2023–2024) as Stephen Tanwek (TV series)
- Lyrics and rhythm (2022) Being All That Jazz (TV Series)
- Our situation (2018) as Yohan (TV series)
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net worth
Darren Espanto is a popular Filipino singer and performer who has an estimated net worth of around $1 million.
Espanto has had a very successful music career in the Philippines, releasing many hit songs and albums that have resonated with a large number of fans.
