Darren Espanto, may emosyonal na pahayag tungkol sa pamilyang nabuo sa Showtime

• Darren Espanto expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of his It’s Showtime co-hosts through life's highs and lows
• The singer described the noontime show's cast as a genuine family that supports one another beyond television
• He explained that his intimate Backyard Live Spotlight concert allowed him to reconnect with longtime fans
• Vice Ganda was unable to attend Darren's show because it coincided with the eighth anniversary of Vice and Ion Perez

Darren Espanto expressed his gratitude to his It’s Showtime family for consistently supporting him through both good and difficult times, describing his fellow hosts as people he can genuinely consider family.

The singer shared this during an interview ahead of his sold-out intimate concert, Backyard Live Spotlight: Darren, held at Backyard Warehouse Studio in Quezon City on Sunday, October 25.

According to Darren, the bond among the show's hosts goes beyond their television work, as they also make an effort to be present during each other's important personal milestones.

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“Alam niyo po, ano talaga, ‘yung pamilya ng Showtime, totoong pamilya siya, eh. Like, as cheesy as it may sound, at the end of the day, we’re all there for each other sa mga personal na mga ganap ng isa’t isa, sa mga important life events ng isa’t isa. ‘Yung ano talaga siya, eh, pamilya siya kahit sa group chat,” he told PUSH ABS-CBN.

Having spent three years with the program, Darren said he has witnessed memorable moments and learned valuable lessons from his co-hosts despite the challenges they have encountered.

“At may mga ups and downs talaga. It’s not always going to be a great day. But at least we have each other,” he shared.

Darren initially joined It’s Showtime in February 2023 as a judge on Tawag ng Tanghalan. His regular hosting role was officially announced in March 2024.

Several of his co-hosts, including Jhong Hilario, Vhong Navarro, Teddy Corpuz, and Amy Perez, attended his concert to show their support. Cianne Dominguez was also supposed to be there but could not attend because she had entered the Pinoy Big Brother: Collab 3.0 house.

“It’s really nice to just have that kind of support system on and off cam from the Showtime family as well,” Darren said.

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Meanwhile, the 12-year entertainment veteran explained that he chose to hold a more intimate concert because he wanted to reconnect with his longtime supporters.

He said the experience allowed him to interact more closely with fans who have supported his music and career over the years.

“Parang it’s important to be able to actually connect also to the people who are listening to you, streaming your songs and stuff like that,” he explained.

Darren also revealed that Vice Ganda had initially planned to attend the concert but eventually could not make it because the event coincided with Vice and Ion Perez's eighth anniversary on October 25. The couple celebrated the occasion in La Union.

Darren first gained public recognition in 2014 after finishing as the runner-up in the inaugural season of The Voice Kids. Since then, he has built a career as a recording artist, concert performer, and television host, earning the title Asia's Pop Heartthrob.

Darren Espanto is a Filipino-Canadian singer, actor, and television personality who first rose to prominence as a runner-up on the first season of The Voice Kids Philippines. Over the years, he has built a successful entertainment career as a multi-platinum recording artist, film actor, and mainstay host on ABS-CBN's variety program It's Showtime.

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Recently, Darren Espanto shared a heartfelt tribute to Regine Velasquez after her Finale concert, posting a backstage selfie with the veteran singer on Instagram. The performer looked back on their journey in the local entertainment industry and said that while watching Regine showcase her vocal talent is always an honor, having her as a mother figure is an even greater blessing. Darren’s touching message for his “Mama Reg” also warmed the hearts of many fans.

Previously, Darren Espanto exchanged playful remarks with Brent Manalo during the Miss Q&A segment of It’s Showtime. Brent jokingly connected Darren’s dancing skills to his experience on The Voice, prompting the singer to tease him about his time inside the Pinoy Big Brother house. Hosts Vice Ganda and Anne Curtis appeared surprised by Darren’s quick comeback as the lighthearted exchange continued.

Source: KAMI.com.gh