Darren Espanto knows what it’s like to chase a dream.
The Calgary-born Filipino sensation who was recently tapped as host of TNT Pop Show, a new online series that showcases the journey of the Kabataang Pinoy in pursuit of their dreams, is in fact, a seasoned contestant of several talent search series even as an aspiring young singer.
Back when he was still based in Canada, Darren has been joining one talent show after another starting with the Pinoy Singing Sensation contest in Edmonton where he won the Masters Finals at the tender age of 10. That same year, Darren made his first television appearance in the reality competition, The Next Star for Canadian network YTV. Darren made history of sorts when he became the youngest finalist in the history of the show to be included in its Top 6.
But it wasn’t until his sensational stint in a nationally televised talent show here in the Philippines in 2014 when Darren started to reach greater heights.
In what has so far been a very distinguished career, Darren, now 20, has scored a string of chart-topping hits that include well-loved ballads and bouncy dance tunes like “In Love Ako Sa Yo,” “Makin’ Moves,” “Alam,” “Poison” and “Sana Tayo Na,” his hit duet with Jayda Avanzado.
Darren’s career trajectory, however, is not just limited to his music. Yes, he is now a sought after performer not only in television variety shows but also in several live concerts that he headlined before the pandemic.
But he has also been expanding his horizons as of late. Having been bitten by the acting bug as well, Darren made his big screen debut 2018 and has since been looking forward to further build on his well-received performance.
And now with TNT Pop Show, Darren is also trying his hand on hosting. No surprise then that he is now dubbed the Total Performer.
Very much “honored” to be hosting TNT Pop Show, Darren said he’s glad to be part of a show that provides him with a bird’s eye view of fellow Kabataang Pinoys trying their best to realize their dreams.
“I am happy and excited to be hosting the TNT Pop Show. Gaya din ng ilan, I pursued my dream to become a performer by joining different talent contests. I believe that more Kabataang Pinoy like me have what it takes to thrive in show business by sharing their talent and uplifting stories,” Darren quipped.
At TNT Pop Show, Darren and co-host Adrianna So, who herself is an alumna of a popular talent search series, will take charge of the show’s most crucial segments namely. One is the Pop Idol of the Week which showcases aspiring/up-and-coming influencers and how they use their influence to spread saya to others. The other is PopTrips which consist of activities and games with Popstars of the week.
Of course, there will also be other exciting content designed to give the saya vibes audiences will look forward to every week.
Following its primer last June 9, fans can watch Darren Espanto on the TNT Pop Show that will be livestreamed every Saturday at 5PM on the TNT microsite, TNT Facebook account, and the TNT YouTube channel.
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