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Award-winning pop sensation Darren Espanto released his Holiday single "Believe in Christmas" in hopes to spark hope and spread positivity to those who badly need it during this troubling time. A virtual presser premiered Espanto's latest single exclusively to celebrate this important milestone in his career.
“This year, there’s no other way to celebrate Christmas but to be grateful for the simple things that life has to offer amid trying, challenging times. More than ever, this gives us a chance to strengthen our faith and love for one another, and protect the family and loved ones whose lives matter more than anything else in this world. This Christmas is different from what we’ve been accustomed to for sure, but I’m positive that we’ll emerge stronger, better individuals after this crisis unfold. For as long as we have each other, no grueling situation can hold us down.” ~Darren Espanto
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Its uncertainty has not only instilled fear and anxiety but also forced us to participate in a game of risk roulette, where everyone tries to survive a global health crisis that knows no end or time and outwit an invisible enemy through strategic measures that align with the new normal.
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But Darren Espanto wants us to believe that love will always be our guiding light even in the most difficult of times. The accomplished recording star is optimistic about using his voice as a catalyst to spark hope and inspire others to make a positive difference—all in the spirit of Christmas. He wants to keep the Holiday tradition alive by spreading kindness and joy this festive season but also wants to see it with a renewed perspective: that the cherished holiday traditions are more than just about sumptuous feasts. It’s also about a celebration of new beginnings and unwavering hope of much better days ahead, an opportunity to encourage everyone to be there for one another even when the going gets tough.
“When love shines through, there’s always something more: a new season, a new reason, a spark of hope and joy to believe in.”
Our capacity to bounce back from an adverse event is something that Filipinos have always expertly done after a recession, personal catastrophe, or a storm, and this is something that Darren Espanto expertly tackles on his new single "Believe in Christmas" as he sings an anthem of hope amidst brokenness and frailty.
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| Darren Espanto's “Believe In Christmas” |
"Believe in Christmas" isn’t just your typical Holiday anthem wrapped in high spirits and effervescent glow. Written by industry respected songwriter, Tiny Corpuz, the song’s message aims to spark the light of hope in a world full of dimly lit spirits especially going into the Christmas season. It acknowledges the current time and situation that we live in.
For his part, Darren interprets the material with utmost care and sensitivity, singing like his life depends on it, and fleshing out the song’s nuances with every fiber and being. The Canadian-Filipino recording sensation has always been known for his incredible technique and soulful singing, but on "Believe in Christmas," he has also developed a deeper understanding of the narrative, perhaps because it feels closer to home, and it doesn’t feel removed from what’s happening in the real world.
“Darren is a total performer, he sings, dances, even acts, and now exploring on songwriting and production. A true artist knows what he wants. We’ve witnessed him grow. He’ll definitely go places with that kind of determination and passion.” ~Tiny Corpuz, Composer and Overall Producer
This time, he’s also more involved in the recording process as a vocal producer, ensuring that he’s in top shape to get the best vocal performance possible. "Believe in Christmas" composer and overall producer Tiny Corpuz attests to Darren’s potential as a multi-faceted artist with so much talent in his hand.
Listen to Darren Espanto’s message in
“Believe in Christmas”
About Darren Espanto
Darren Espanto is a
Canadian-Filipino singer, songwriter, television personality, and actor who first
became known to Filipino audiences as a contestant in the 1st season of The
Voice Kids Philippines in 2014. The 13-year old Darren may not have won the
competition, taking the runner-up position, but his outstanding talent was not
to be denied.
Now with 6 years in
the Philippine entertainment industry under his belt, 19-year-old Darren boasts
of career highlights that older, more seasoned artists can only aspire for:
double-platinum albums, over a hundred million streams of his songs on the music
streaming sites, and Youtube videos of his performances that have earned well
over 250 million views. He has received close to 70 music awards and recognitions
from various award-giving bodies in the Philippines.
Touted as The Total
Performer, Darren has done close to 20 major concerts in the Philippines, USA,
Canada, Middle East, and Australia showing off his versatility by singing in
different genres as well as demonstrating his vocal power and stamina with
exciting song and dance numbers.
As the youngest
member of the main cast of the Philippines’ top weekly musical variety show, ASAP Natin ‘To,
Darren is ranked alongside the country’s veteran and well-established
performers.
Darren holds the
record for being the youngest artist, at age 14, to stage a sold-out solo
concert at the MOA Arena, one of Manila’s biggest and premiere performance
venues. He sang for Pope Francis and millions of Filipinos during 2015
Papal Visit, he per-formed for presidents and dignitaries during the APEC and
ASEAN Summits and he has headlined a gala night in Carnegie Hall — all before
his 18th birthday.
Darren was appointed
by UNDP Philippines in April 2020 as its first and youngest celebrity advocate
for the Sustainable Development Goals. Recognizing young people’s potential as agents of
change, UNDP has enlisted the voluntary services and support of Darren to
promote its youth-focused development programs primarily through his
influential social media presence.
Darren shares UNDP’s
commitment to making the planet a better place for humanity. With his influence
among his audiences, particularly his staunch and faithful fandom known as the
Darrenatics, he realizes and understands that he can use his fame and celebrity
to raise awareness and mobilize support to help realize the Sustainable Development Goals in The Philippines.
In the six months
since he was appointed UNDP Youth Advocate, he has already taken on numerous
projects that have seen exemplary results in terms of social media engagement.
As a result, Darren has already been tapped twice by UNDP Headquarters in New
York to lend his voice to their Mission1.5/Climate Action program.
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