For over 300 years, the Philippines was a colony of Spain, and that is evident in the last names we have, in our language with lots of Spanish loan words, in the architecture of our old structures, and in our temperament. It's a common adage that Filipinos have Spanish last names, speaks like an American, yet looks Asian. Fun Fact: the name Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain.
It's not just because spain colonized the philippines thats why filipinos have spanish last name. It's because spain mandate every filipino to change their last names to spanish last names
Spain colonized the Philippines for 300 years after that we were colonized by the Americans wherein they taught Philippines about education,transportation,communication etc.
As most comments here mentioned, he was 15 years old in this video. Now that he just turned 18, his voice got incredibly deeper (thanks to puberty), but at the same time higher! He now has wider range :D Phantom of the Opera performance this March 2019 is a perfect example, you may want to check it out! He was also picked by Disney to render "A Whole New World" with Morissette Amon (this May), for Philippines, and that's where his deep range was showcased--!
Darren was in his mid-teens in this video. He's grown-up now, very tall, more handsome and with a deep voice. He covered Despacito and it became viral at one point. His latest stint was a duet with Morisette, singing Aladdin's "A Whole New World" (it has a wish bus and music video version courtesy of Disney PH). I recommend you watch it on your spare time (no need to react, just enjoy it).
Hello Sir, i think he's only 15 yrs old here and now he's 18. pls.react to his performance of A Whole New World with Morisette at wish bus also. and Phantom of the Opera😍
▶He was 14 here & on even better *I BELIEVE* !..Incredible Canadian /Filipino kid singer, songwriter, dancer, multi-instrumentalist, flew/ joined VoiceKidsPhilippines2014 ▶Now famous there & SE Asia, has platinum albums,#1 singles, sold-out concerts + should be a global star! !
Darren was 14 years old when he did it... He was 15 when he did I BELIEVE ( live on whishbus. There are so many songs he did if you are interested with those !
He truly was incredibly young in that video...so young that puberty and it's accompanying voice change hadn't quite hit him yet. If you watch him singing/performing Phantom of the Opera, I'm betting you'll be...uhmm...pleasantly surprised by his range now that he's 18. I don't want to spoil things for you, but let's just say he doesn't just sing the parts you'd expect him to sing.
Reacting to Marcelito Pomoy doing “the prayer” on the wish bus is pretty much mandatory for all vocal coaches at this point lol it’s hands down the most infamous performance of the series
darren has no formal vocal training when he still a kid. it is pure talent. he was 15 here. pls watch his I believe (by Fantasia), I'll be there (by Michael Jackson) and Phantom of the Opera. thanks for reacting. looking forward for more of darren's video reactions
this darren cover is the breakthrough of wishbus 107.5 to the worldwide.. i will always remember this... it may not the first video from wishbus, but this is the first vid that make the world know wishbus 107.5
Wish 107.5 Bus has lots of real Live vocalist. Yes, Philippines was a colony of Spain from 1521 until the Revolution. That's why we had Spanish names. We also had American names because we were under American rule for sometime after the Spaniards. 🇵🇭💙👍
He's only 14-15 at dat time now he is turned 18.Pls react to his I believe of Fantasia,I'll be There by MJ there,Despacito ,Fight Song and his last concert dis Yr. he sang Phantom of the opera even thought dat he suffered in puberty he had really a god given talent.Pls see it to yourself Sir how he make it.Thanks 4 d nice reaction and God bless u
Thanks for your reaction sir... He's 14 years old that time... Please react to his version of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA @ Thr Aces Concert in Araneta.... He's now 18 years old... Thanks in advance
He was 14 yo in this video, he's almost 18 now I think, but you must also react to his cover of fantasia Barrino's I Believe. Don't forget the Big Shot Trio, TNT Boys too
I saw Darren Espanto in Changi Airport (Singapore) last November 2, and he matures a lot! His voice is now in lower note register, but i bet he can still belt (but not as high as 6 yrs ago) 😊
plsss do more reactions on Filipino kids 😙pls do 1. I Believe by Darren Espanto on wish bus 2. TNT Boys Listen By Beyonce (Audition) 3. TNT Boys And Iam Telling Im Not Going Battle Rounds both on World's Best 2019 thank you im from Manila,Phils😉
New subscriber here from the Philippines..just keep on reacting filipinos singers and you'll be flooded with many more subscriber. Likewise thank you for loving and reacting filipino artist
New subscriber here :D Thank you for reacting to Darren. Please react to his "I Believe" on Wish and another performance of "Chandelier" with Morisette Amon. ❤
wow, that was fast, Sam! goodjob!👏👏👏 anyway, that was one of darren’s first few covers. and he did that, i believe, 4 years ago when he was still an adorable kid but he’s a grown man now. 😅 Daryl Ong covers, pleeeease! ☺️😊😅
yeah his amazing. fyi , , this cover was recognized by nicki minaj cause he sang effortless and so wishbus becomes more viral because of him, and the rest is history😂💚 u should check more of him😍 thanks
Don’t know if anyone else has already commented below (don’t want to scroll too much) but another nugget of trivia: the Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain in 1542. The Spanish influence on Philippine culture runs deep.
Next his cover of Fantasia's I Believe on the WISH BUS. By the way he was born and raised in Canada, won various Singing contests there then joined The Voice in the Philippines, finished 2nd. He's now very popular singing artist and recording star.
Since you mentioned Jessie J you should also do some of her performances from The Singer 2018 (same competition show Dimash and KZ competed in). She actually won the whole thing which is a big deal for a western artist. “Purple rain” was my fave.
Hi Sam. Our Filipino names are almost similar to that of the Hispanic names. Even our skin resembles quite the same with all the Spanish people. The main reason is we were colonized by Spain for several hundred years. Christianity was brought by Spain to the Philippines. Thank you. Don.
I luv that you find Darren, my fave artist, such an amazing talent. You can check out his rendition of the Phantom of the Opera during his The Aces concert. Tnx in advance.
Darren Espanto parents both nurses there in Canada. they are all canadian citizen actually. one more thing. the reasons our last name sounds like spanish because we had been colonized by spaniards way back then. not only spaniards who colonized us but as well as japanese too.
hes only the solo male singer hr in phils. who can sing very well. looking forward on more reaction on darren. try to check his i believe at wishbus too, and many more. thanks a lot love lots from🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭💚😍
You would love his Phantom of the Opera take in one of the concerts he joined. He is a grown man already now but his range is still tops. Will try to attach the link later in this comment. It will surely blow you away, honestly. It took me by surprise because I love the song and watched the musical many times. And it lends a lot for vocal analysis as you can see his tongue placements. ua-cam.com/video/i5FihnYbdzQ/v-deo.html
yeah research some of the filipinos history we are colonized by spanich,tnx for the reactions we have many amazing artist here,more power coach and gbless
One of the major finds on the Wish Bus is Marcelito Pomoy's version of "The Prayer".: ua-cam.com/video/4X7MB8x4eTg/v-deo.html Another is Gary Valenciano's version of "Spain". For some reason the only copy of that on UA-cam is of very low resolution. It is on Daily Motion, but I don't know anything about using that.
Please react to darren espanto phantom of the opera last March 30 2019 and shallow on the aces araneta concert also the whole new world by Darren espanto and Morissette
As far as I know the Philipines were part of the Spanish colonial empire. That Darren performance is quite old, he is 19 now! Please react to this performance ua-cam.com/video/nxUASv1Z2TU/v-deo.html! Why? Because 1st its Bohemian Rapsody! 2nd Because its the best you'll ever ear (not counting Freddie's) 3rd Because its FORESTELLA!!!
Thank for your wonderful reaction That time Darren is 14yrs only and now his 18yrs now Please react Darren -Phantom of the opera in the aces concert in araneta And also -Never enough in same event Thank you again Love watching fr Philippines, 🇵🇭💚💚💚
The Philippines has been a colony of Spain for 300 years, no wonder a good number of Filipinos have Spanish names. In fact the Philippines is named after King Philip of Spain.
The Philippines has been colonized by Spain for 333 years. Although the first European to land in the archipelago was the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan on 1521, the Spanish colonization started in 1565. The name Philippines is actually in honor of King Philip II of Spain.
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Spanish colonization began with the arrival of Miguel López de Legazpi's expedition on February 13, 1565 from Mexico. He established the first permanent settlement in Cebu. Much of the archipelago came under Spanish rule, creating the first unified political structure known as the Philippines.
That's a old video....he is 19 now and his voice is much better....he is singing Aladin in the musical now and Phantom of the Opera too...he is insane !! If you have the time that is a MUST so see.....
I think he is 15 years old that time he sing that and now its either 18 or now... And react him A Whole New World with morissette you will see how he change his voice😊
You are right. Most of our names are an American and Spanish influences. We have been colonized by the spaniards for 300 years and the US for many years.
![[REACTION] to Darren Espanto - Chandelier Sia LIVE Cover on Wish FM 107 5 Bus](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/C3lmDR87Ffw/mqdefault.jpg)
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DARREN ESPANTO COVERS "I BELIEVE" ON WISH FM 107.5.. THIS WILL BLOW YOU AWAY!
HE WAS 14 WHEN HE PERFORMED CHANDELIER!
For over 300 years, the Philippines was a colony of Spain, and that is evident in the last names we have, in our language with lots of Spanish loan words, in the architecture of our old structures, and in our temperament. It's a common adage that Filipinos have Spanish last names, speaks like an American, yet looks Asian. Fun Fact: the name Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain.
nice info
It's not just because spain colonized the philippines thats why filipinos have spanish last name. It's because spain mandate every filipino to change their last names to spanish last names
aaaand Magellan was killed in the Philippines also..
before it becomes Philippines, its called Ophir
Spain colonized the Philippines for 300 years after that we were colonized by the Americans wherein they taught Philippines about education,transportation,communication etc.
As most comments here mentioned, he was 15 years old in this video.
Now that he just turned 18, his voice got incredibly deeper (thanks to puberty), but at the same time higher! He now has wider range :D
Phantom of the Opera performance this March 2019 is a perfect example, you may want to check it out!
He was also picked by Disney to render "A Whole New World" with Morissette Amon (this May), for Philippines, and that's where his deep range was showcased--!
"You're right random lady on the radio." I subbed....i had to. Singers from the Philippines love balads.
Thanks for reacting Darren's performance.
He was at 14 or 15 when this was recorded. Please react to his rendition of "I Believe" you'll be blown away with his range!!! Love from the PH!
Waaaahooo!! My baby Darren!!! Thank you so much Sam Scott
He is 15 when he sing’s this, he turned 18 last may 24, pls watch him sings phantom of the opera
Darren was in his mid-teens in this video. He's grown-up now, very tall, more handsome and with a deep voice. He covered Despacito and it became viral at one point. His latest stint was a duet with Morisette, singing Aladdin's "A Whole New World" (it has a wish bus and music video version courtesy of Disney PH). I recommend you watch it on your spare time (no need to react, just enjoy it).
Hello Sir, i think he's only 15 yrs old here and now he's 18. pls.react to his performance of A Whole New World with Morisette at wish bus also. and Phantom of the Opera😍
He was 14 y/o on this cover..
▶He was 14 here & on even better
*I BELIEVE* !..Incredible Canadian
/Filipino kid singer, songwriter,
dancer, multi-instrumentalist, flew/
joined VoiceKidsPhilippines2014
▶Now famous there & SE Asia, has
platinum albums,#1 singles, sold-out
concerts + should be a global star!
!
Thx!😊Few of his INCREDIBLEsongs⤵
*I BELIEVE* -on Wish (Btw,"Chandelier"
was his +Wish 1ST VIRAL VID at 14)!
●At 15 Original *HOME* missing fam.
in Canada :(, *HALO* + *FIGHTSONG*
●At 14 *I'LL BETHERE* + *DESPACITO*
●At 17 *DYING INSIDE* ,Orig. *POISON*
●At 18 *NEVER ENOUGH*-at Araneta,
*PHANTOM OFTHE OPERA* -surprise!
*RISE UP* -DBenefit (sick,yet slayed!
Darren was 14 years old when he did it... He was 15 when he did I BELIEVE ( live on whishbus.
There are so many songs he did if you are interested with those !
He truly was incredibly young in that video...so young that puberty and it's accompanying voice change hadn't quite hit him yet. If you watch him singing/performing Phantom of the Opera, I'm betting you'll be...uhmm...pleasantly surprised by his range now that he's 18. I don't want to spoil things for you, but let's just say he doesn't just sing the parts you'd expect him to sing.
Please react to his "I Believe "cover on wish bus.
Reacting to Marcelito Pomoy doing “the prayer” on the wish bus is pretty much mandatory for all vocal coaches at this point lol it’s hands down the most infamous performance of the series
Wonderful voice. Want to hear more 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
He's really incredible amazing singer. Thanks for the nice reaction.
How about his rendition of I Believe! Thanks for your good impression on Darren
..he is really good,yeah?
Pls react also to his cover of i believe by fantasia.
darren has no formal vocal training when he still a kid. it is pure talent. he was 15 here. pls watch his I believe (by Fantasia), I'll be there (by Michael Jackson) and Phantom of the Opera. thanks for reacting. looking forward for more of darren's video reactions
this darren cover is the breakthrough of wishbus 107.5 to the worldwide.. i will always remember this... it may not the first video from wishbus, but this is the first vid that make the world know wishbus 107.5
Beautiful job with the song
Wish 107.5 Bus has lots of real Live vocalist. Yes, Philippines was a colony of Spain from 1521 until the Revolution. That's why we had Spanish names. We also had American names because we were under American rule for sometime after the Spaniards. 🇵🇭💙👍
He's only 14-15 at dat time now he is turned 18.Pls react to his I believe of Fantasia,I'll be There by MJ there,Despacito ,Fight Song and his last concert dis Yr. he sang Phantom of the opera even thought dat he suffered in puberty he had really a god given talent.Pls see it to yourself Sir how he make it.Thanks 4 d nice reaction and God bless u
a whole new world - with darren and morisette
Thanks for your reaction sir... He's 14 years old that time... Please react to his version of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA @ Thr Aces Concert in Araneta.... He's now 18 years old... Thanks in advance
Nice nicee! 😁 I enjoyed the reaction again 🔥👌
Please do his cover of I Believe. Also the phantom of the opera. Thanks thanks again.
Check out his rendition of I Believe in the Wish bus. Dude goes Super Saiyan.
He was 14 yo in this video, he's almost 18 now I think, but you must also react to his cover of fantasia Barrino's I Believe. Don't forget the Big Shot Trio, TNT Boys too
I saw Darren Espanto in Changi Airport (Singapore) last November 2, and he matures a lot! His voice is now in lower note register, but i bet he can still belt (but not as high as 6 yrs ago) 😊
plsss do more reactions on Filipino kids 😙pls do 1. I Believe by Darren Espanto on wish bus 2. TNT Boys Listen By Beyonce (Audition) 3. TNT Boys And Iam Telling Im Not Going Battle Rounds both on World's Best 2019 thank you im from Manila,Phils😉
New subscriber here from the Philippines..just keep on reacting filipinos singers and you'll be flooded with many more subscriber. Likewise thank you for loving and reacting filipino artist
TNT Boys reactions next pls!!!😊😉❤
Plss reaction to his Phantom of the Opera, hes 19 now and, his voice now is mature , hes AMAZING ,🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍😉😉😉
He's 18.
He just turned 18
He just turned 18 last may 24, 2019...
He's only 18 my dear
He's 18
Pls react to another Filipino kids singers.. Covering flaslight by Jessie j...the group called TNT boys thank you
Philippines voices are incredible and it was Soo much amazing tone and clear
haha, F#5 in full voice, no one do that, but anyway one more cover u should not miss " I Believe" by fantasia cover...tnx for nice reaction
New subscriber here :D Thank you for reacting to Darren. Please react to his "I Believe" on Wish and another performance of "Chandelier" with Morisette Amon. ❤
wow, that was fast, Sam! goodjob!👏👏👏
anyway, that was one of darren’s first few covers. and he did that, i believe, 4 years ago when he was still an adorable kid but he’s a grown man now. 😅
Daryl Ong covers, pleeeease! ☺️😊😅
yeah his amazing. fyi , , this cover was recognized by nicki minaj cause he sang effortless and so wishbus becomes more viral because of him, and the rest is history😂💚 u should check more of him😍 thanks
also his 18 now, kindly check his never enough at aces concert and rise up .thanks a lot...hope u enjot it to and love it.😍
Maybe he was 14 that time, i'm not sure but he's now 18... listen to his (voice) A WHOLE NEW WORLD (107.5 wishbus) with Morissette
Don’t know if anyone else has already commented below (don’t want to scroll too much) but another nugget of trivia: the Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain in 1542. The Spanish influence on Philippine culture runs deep.
Next his cover of Fantasia's I Believe on the WISH BUS. By the way he was born and raised in Canada, won various Singing contests there then joined The Voice in the Philippines, finished 2nd. He's now very popular singing artist and recording star.
Darren Espanto from the Philippines
You need to see his "I Believe " rendition on Wish Bus as well.
Lay me down bu Michael pangilinan. Very soulful rendition.
Since you mentioned Jessie J you should also do some of her performances from The Singer 2018 (same competition show Dimash and KZ competed in). She actually won the whole thing which is a big deal for a western artist. “Purple rain” was my fave.
I'll definitely have a look at some of them! I've actually already done her "I Have Nothing" performance on Singer, you can see it in my video list :)
Philippines was colonized by Spanish for 300 years and named after King Philip of Spain.
Guess my Gender aaah that actually rings a bell! Thanks for letting me know!
more of katrina velarde please😍 Burn Impersonation, This is Me , Bohemian Rhapsody ☺️
Yes please Sam Scott.
also her cover of don't you worry 'bout that thing 😍
Hi Sam. Our Filipino names are almost similar to that of the Hispanic names. Even our skin resembles quite the same with all the Spanish people. The main reason is we were colonized by Spain for several hundred years. Christianity was brought by Spain to the Philippines. Thank you. Don.
I luv that you find Darren, my fave artist, such an amazing talent. You can check out his rendition of the Phantom of the Opera during his The Aces concert. Tnx in advance.
Thank you for loving Filipino artists. 😍
Kindly react on his cover of
“I BELIEVE” 👍🏼🤓
Thank you!♥️
Darren Espanto parents both nurses there in Canada. they are all canadian citizen actually.
one more thing. the reasons our last name sounds like spanish because we had been colonized by spaniards way back then.
not only spaniards who colonized us but as well as japanese too.
hes only the solo male singer hr in phils. who can sing very well. looking forward on more reaction on darren. try to check his i believe at wishbus too, and many more. thanks a lot love lots from🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭💚😍
new sub here 🙌🏻 more of darren please 💚
2024 still watching this
Darren he's really a good dancer as well
Love your tea cups.
Thank you! I have to stop myself buying new ones all the time!
I believe Darren was age 14 at the time of this recording.
You would love his Phantom of the Opera take in one of the concerts he joined. He is a grown man already now but his range is still tops. Will try to attach the link later in this comment. It will surely blow you away, honestly. It took me by surprise because I love the song and watched the musical many times. And it lends a lot for vocal analysis as you can see his tongue placements.
ua-cam.com/video/i5FihnYbdzQ/v-deo.html
please react to Darren singing Phantom of the Opera
yeah research some of the filipinos history we are colonized by spanich,tnx for the reactions we have many amazing artist here,more power coach and gbless
Kindly check his I Believe and Phantom of the Opera! You will be amazed of this kid, Darren Espanto!!! Thank you!
This is the best rendition of "What kind of fool am I" by Regine Velasquez. That I ever seen.I hope you will react to it. Thanks!
Thank you for the reaction, kindly watch his Phantom of the opera you will not regret it 😀
React to one of his newest video singing a whole new world of Aladdin with Morissette Amon.
This performance made the wish bus famous!!!!
Please react to Darren Espanto's I Believe cover on Wish 107.5 Bus
One of the major finds on the Wish Bus is Marcelito Pomoy's version of "The Prayer".: ua-cam.com/video/4X7MB8x4eTg/v-deo.html
Another is Gary Valenciano's version of "Spain". For some reason the only copy of that on UA-cam is of very low resolution. It is on Daily Motion, but I don't know anything about using that.
Please react to darren espanto phantom of the opera last March 30 2019 and shallow on the aces araneta concert also the whole new world by Darren espanto and Morissette
As far as I know the Philipines were part of the Spanish colonial empire. That Darren performance is quite old, he is 19 now! Please react to this performance ua-cam.com/video/nxUASv1Z2TU/v-deo.html! Why? Because 1st its Bohemian Rapsody! 2nd Because its the best you'll ever ear (not counting Freddie's) 3rd Because its FORESTELLA!!!
Even we colonized by spanish we cant hide the truth that filipino are talented in everything.. facts!!! Proud pinoy here
Influenced by Sarah Geronimo, who was influenced by Regine Velasquez. Thus, Regine's influence. ♥️
React to Darren's cover to I believe on the wish bus by Fantasia!!!
Hey, I think it's time for you to react to the TNT boysss. Hihihi such great reactions 😍
Thank for your wonderful reaction
That time Darren is 14yrs only and now his 18yrs now
Please react Darren
-Phantom of the opera in the aces concert in araneta
And also
-Never enough in same event
Thank you again
Love watching fr Philippines, 🇵🇭💚💚💚
React too his cover I BELIEVE 😊😊 and please please react to KZ TANDINGAN'S cover ROYAL by LORDE in that same Bus😊😊😊
Next Darren's version of I Believe originally by Fantasia! ❤️
Please do react his performance of "the Phantom of the Opera" @ the Aces Araneta Concert. Thanks...
one of the Philippine pride😘
The Philippines has been a colony of Spain for 300 years, no wonder a good number of Filipinos have Spanish names. In fact the Philippines is named after King Philip of Spain.
The Philippines has been colonized by Spain for 333 years. Although the first European to land in the archipelago was the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan on 1521, the Spanish colonization started in 1565. The name Philippines is actually in honor of King Philip II of Spain.
He was 15 when this was shot. He's 19 now.
Correction. He's 18 now..Darren is born on May 24 2001
He just turn 18 last may 24 not may 14
@@joyannepangulima7109 may 24 2001 not may "14"
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Spanish colonization began with the arrival of Miguel López de Legazpi's expedition on February 13, 1565 from Mexico. He established the first permanent settlement in Cebu. Much of the archipelago came under Spanish rule, creating the first unified political structure known as the Philippines.
Try to watch Darren Espanto version 'I BELIEVE ' By fantasia.
Hi there Sam, Try also react to Marcelito Pomoy singing "The Prayer" by Andrea Bocelli and Celine Dione on wish bus.
try to react to his i believe also in wish bus or the phantom opera
yes please..
Hi...Please if you can, check out Darren's performance singing-phantom of the opera..thanks...
Dalagang dalaga na c Darren go go go girl
That's a old video....he is 19 now and his voice is much better....he is singing Aladin in the musical now and Phantom of the Opera too...he is insane !! If you have the time that is a MUST so see.....
He's 18 now.
Correction. He's 18 now
14 years old during that performance
I think he is 15 years old that time he sing that and now its either 18 or now...
And react him A Whole New World with morissette you will see how he change his voice😊
Darren is a Filipino Canadian guy that's why his diction is good.
You are right. Most of our names are an American and Spanish influences. We have been colonized by the spaniards for 300 years and the US for many years.
Please react to Darren Espanto : I Believe and Aldrich Talonding with James Bucong : Hero / Dance With My Father Again
You'll blown away!
His voice has changed already.
That songs was just so easy for him. Try his "I Believe" cover.