Darren Espanto, nagbigay-pugay sa kanyang "Mama" Regine Velasquez

• Singer-performer Darren Espanto took to Instagram to share a loving backstage selfie with Asia's Songbird Regine Velasquez following her 'Finale' concert
• Darren recalled key moments in their journey together in the local show business industry
• Darren expressed that while watching her vocal mastery is always an honor, having her as a mother figure in the industry is an even greater blessing for him
• Needless to say, many were touched by Darren's heartfelt words for his "Mama Reg"

Darren Espanto made sure to honor the profound impact Regine Velasquez-Alcasid has had on his journey.

Taking to his verified Instagram account @darrenespanto, the singer-actor posted a beaming backstage selfie with Asia's Songbird amidst a bustling crowd of media and crew members.

Regine, radiant in her white feathered concert gown, stood side-by-side with Darren as the two shared an affectionate moment following her milestone 'Finale' concert.

Reflecting on their journey from his early days in the industry to the present, Darren wrote a heartfelt message tracing their shared stage moments:

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"From our first duet on ASAP, to being a part of 'Regine Rocks', to witnessing your 'FINALE' Concert. It’s always an honor to watch your greatness up close, but an even bigger blessing to call you one of my moms in this industry."

Darren closed his touching post with a warm congratulatory shout-out to his beloved mentor: "Love you always, Mama Reg! 💗 A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS PO!"

Darren's close bond with Regine has long been celebrated by fans, as Regine has often shown maternal care and encouragement toward the young powerhouse vocalist.

His post adds to a sweeping outpouring of love from industry peers who attended the Finale concert. Personalities like Rochelle Pangilinan and Ciara Sotto also recently shared emotional reflections online, declaring that no one can ever take the Songbird's place in Philippine music.

Fans and followers quickly flooded Darren's comments with heartfelt messages as well.

Darren Espanto is a Filipino-Canadian vocalist and media personality who first rose to fame on the reality show "The Next Star." His breakthrough in the Philippines occurred during the inaugural season of "The Voice Kids," where his second-place finish launched a prolific career. Now a dominant force in the industry, he is widely regarded as one of his generation’s most versatile and talented entertainers.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Darren Espanto went viral as he traded playful remarks with Brent Manalo during the Miss Q&A segment of It’s Showtime. Brent jokingly linked Darren’s dancing skills to his background on The Voice. The singer answered with a teasing remark about Brent’s time inside the Pinoy Big Brother house. Vice Ganda and Anne Curtis appeared surprised by Darren’s quick comeback as the light exchange continued between the two of them.

Meanwhile, Darren Espanto recently gave fans a glimpse of his early birthday celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland ahead of his 25th birthday on May 24. The singer uploaded a video reel capturing key moments from his visit, such as a birthday cake, a themed hat, and interactions with Disney mascot characters. He also experienced several attractions, including a fireworks show. The post drew attention online, with fans flooding the comments with greetings.

Source: KAMI.com.gh