Aired (April 15, 2024): Nakasama sa kuwentuhan ni Tito Boy Abunda ngayong hapon ang “Asia’s Pop Heartthrob” na si Darren Espanto! Panoorin ang pagsagot ng singer-actor sa mga nagbabagang tanong tungkol sa kanyang karera, love life, at ang mga fake news na pumapaligid sa kanya dito sa ‘Fast Talk!’
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00:27 And welcome to Fast Talk with Roy Abunda.
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02:28 Best time ever.
02:30 Asia's pop heartthrob.
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02:34 Please welcome Darren.
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02:43 Nice to see you.
02:44 Please, please, make yourself comfortable.
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02:50 Yes, please.
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03:01 But I love it.
03:01 But I have a question, because I saw you
03:05 when you were starting 10 years ago.
03:06 You were 12 years old.
03:08 I think the last interview I did with you was 2019.
03:13 Yes, and look at you today.
03:15 You're 6'1".
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03:20 Why Darren?
03:21 Why did you drop the family name?
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03:28 Well, it's really just for the purpose of my image
03:31 as a singer also and branding.
03:34 We kind of just decided also that Darren
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03:39 Also easier to remember.
03:40 Yeah.
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03:44 Because [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
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03:55 So you have remained a good boy.
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04:00 It's easier to remember now, Darren.
04:03 Yes.
04:04 And congratulations on Showtime.
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04:07 It's very new to me.
04:08 But I enjoy hosting every day with my Showtime family.
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04:16 But I'm just grateful [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
04:19 Showtime.
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04:24 You're learning.
04:25 You don't know what's going to happen.
04:27 But that's where magic happens.
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04:30 You get into that space, that note that [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
04:33 or the lower note.
04:35 Getting there, that journey, is one of the most exciting.
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04:40 And it helps also that I'm already
04:43 familiar with my co-hosts.
04:44 And all of them--
04:46 They all treat me like their little brother.
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04:50 So that's how they treat me.
04:52 And they're all just very nice, all willing to help me out.
04:56 OK, and in one of the episodes, [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
04:59 Jillian Ward.
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05:04 Where is the photo?
05:06 Can we have the photo?
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05:10 OK, Jill Wren, and you're being shipped together.
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05:20 So after that episode, I was surprised.
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05:25 So I followed her back.
05:26 And then we started talking.
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05:29 Before we parted ways, [NON-ENGLISH SPEECH]
05:33 one day we could do a collaboration.
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05:38 And she can also sing.
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05:46 I'm very open to doing that.
05:48 So right now, you are in what kind of a relationship?
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05:54 Friends, yeah.
05:56 Getting to know each other.
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05:58 This is the first time we ever met.
06:00 Nice girl.
06:01 She's really nice.
06:02 Yes.
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06:07 OK, I mean, that should happen.
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06:11 You might just be able to collaborate on certain things
06:13 in the future.
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06:16 She's one of the best.
06:17 She's one of the emerging superstars in GMA7.
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06:34 What is the one thing that you like about her?
06:36 Jillian is very-- she has this bright aura, which
06:40 is something that I noticed right when I met her.
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06:45 She's very shy until you get to know her.
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06:49 If you were to write a song for Jillian, give it a title.
06:53 A title?
06:53 Getting to know you, siguro.
06:58 Getting to know you.
06:59 That's nice.
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07:02 I'm talking about Kailin.
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07:12 So what is the true story?
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07:16 Well, it was--
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07:25 Like, a puppy love kind of thing.
07:28 But there was.
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07:30 Before, when we were younger, in the past.
07:33 So it was a formal puppy love relationship.
07:36 Yeah.
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07:38 That's where she was coming from.
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09:03 with Jada? What happened? Well, Jada and I have been friends since we were younger.
09:07 So, what a brilliant singer. Yes, undeniably one of the best vocalist in my generation and Jada and I are still friends.
09:18 Up to now, but you didn't become a romantic relationship.
09:23 That's something... No, I like you, Darren, because you're now, you know, you're very, very straightforward. We're at the same age.
09:33 I was doing interviews with you when you were 12. Now, you're already answering. You're about to say something.
09:38 You and Jada? Yeah, Jada and I are still friends. And for me, it's something that I guess we'd like to keep private as well.
09:47 We're not talking about things from the past. Okay, so you don't want to talk about it. Yeah. But, just one thing.
09:54 Was there anything romantic between the two of you? Yes, there definitely was. But, that's all. Okay, I'll stop there.
10:02 It's good, I'm good, but you remain friends. Yes, we're still friends. Okay, and because you said that, I'm going to do fast talk with you.
10:11 No, I just want to say that, please take good care of yourselves. It's really hot outside. You have to hydrate.
10:18 Stay indoor. If you have nothing to do, just watch the episodes of Gym A7 and Fast Talk. Thank you very much.
10:25 Just wait for the family feud. It's nice to stay home, spend time with your family. And I must say, you're very good looking.
10:32 You're styled very well. Thank you. So proud. I mean, I can remember the 12-year-old boy.
10:38 And you're doing a concert. Yes. June 1, which is called D10, right? Yes, in Araneto Coliseum.
10:44 So I hope our fans can watch my 10th anniversary celebration. That is exciting. Let's support it.
10:51 Okay, we have two minutes to do this. And our time begins now. Singer or hot rub? Singer.
10:57 Korean look or Pinoy charm? Pinoy charm. Morning melody or midnight beats? Midnight beats.
11:02 Solo spotlight or group number? Solo spotlight. Tall or short? Tall. Fast or slow? Fast.
11:09 Mike Lee or Mahaba? Mahaba. Morena or Mestiza? Both.
11:15 Brady or Bubbly? Maybe both. Sweet or caring? Caring.
11:21 Will you do it or not? I'll do it. Hot or hot? Hot.
11:26 Hardest song you had to learn? Phantom of the Opera. Go-to shower ballad?
11:32 Whitney Houston, Run to You. Go-to karaoke song? Dying Inside to Hold You.
11:40 Your musical hero? Michael Jackson. One fake news about you? That Cassie and I had a fight.
11:47 One real news about you? That I have a concert on June 1 in Araneto Coliseum.
11:52 Road trip with friends? What song? We Can't Be Friends, Ariana Grande.
11:58 Road trip with family? What song? Dying Inside.
12:05 Road trip with future girlfriend? What song? Araw Gabi.
12:09 Avoid or admit? Admit. One word to describe yourself? Confident.
12:16 One word to describe your career? Blooming? Blossoming?
12:23 One word, nice word. One word to describe your future girlfriend? Faithful.
12:29 Lights on or lights off? Lights off. Happiness or chocolates? Both.
12:34 Best time for both? Anytime. After 10 years in showbiz, I have become?
12:41 More confident, more mature, braver also and smarter.
12:46 I can see that. Thank you very much. You said earlier, one of the biggest misconceptions is that you fought with Cass.
12:53 Let's talk about it. Did you have a fight? We're talking about the cryptic posts,
12:59 Rodrigo's perfect crime, there was hurt people, hurt people, and many other things.
13:07 Were you together? Were you officially together? Are you friends now?
13:13 We wanna know. Darren will answer this in our Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.
13:19 We're back here in Fast Talk with Boy Abunda. We're still with Darren.
13:34 You said earlier, one of the biggest misconceptions is that you fought with Cass.
13:41 What is your side of the story? What is the story?
13:44 I was surprised by the posts because I had an interview recently and I clarified things that were best friends.
13:53 People kind of misunderstood the whole situation.
14:00 I messaged Cass right away and told her what was happening.
14:05 What did you say in the interview that people misunderstood?
14:09 I feel like, I don't know actually. After that interview, I think there were some IG stories from Tita Carmina and Cass.
14:18 They kind of stitched it together and that's where the whole misunderstanding came from.
14:22 It has something to do with the posts. The hurt people, whose song is that?
14:32 Russ, right? It comes from that song. And then, Olivia Rodrigo's perfect crime.
14:40 I crossed my heart. I know you know. I listened to the song. I crossed my heart. You crossed the line.
14:45 Of course, people after listening to your interview, watching you guys, put one and one together.
14:53 But what is the truth? You didn't fight?
14:56 No. Cass also explained that they post. I already know that you and Tita Carmina.
15:04 Tita Carmina posts an inspirational or a motivational quote every day on her IG stories.
15:10 And then, Cass likes to repost her favorite songs that she's currently listening to on her IG stories as well.
15:19 So, that's something that I clarified with her. If you're mad at me or if I did anything wrong, please tell me.
15:26 Because that's how we are.
15:28 And what did she say?
15:29 She doesn't have any ill feelings towards me. She and her family.
15:35 That's how we are. Since we're so close already, we would never try to beat around the bush.
15:43 We always just ask each other directly at this point.
15:46 Came to the show. She's a nice girl. Raced well by Mina and Zorin.
15:51 Yes.
15:52 She's so beautiful. But I'll go straight to the point. Were you best friends? Did you have a relationship?
15:57 Was she your girlfriend? Was she your boyfriend? These are the questions that everyone is asking.
16:03 So, I'd like to find out.
16:05 Yeah. Well, Cass and I have always been friends. And then, we became closer during the pandemic.
16:10 I feel like a lot of us became closer during the pandemic.
16:13 And until now, we're still best friends. And you know, the rest of the details are just between us.
16:19 I can't join you anymore?
16:21 Yes. Just between us.
16:22 I'll take that.
16:23 Yeah.
16:24 With love and respect. Because every time I look at you, I still remember the 12-year-old Darren.
16:31 But Darren, now that you're emerging to be one of the biggest music stars in this country.
16:37 Yes. And one of the best. What did you lose? Privacy?
16:42 Yes. That's one of the…
16:44 How are you handling that?
16:45 One of the first things that I lost, the privacy.
16:48 For me, you just have to keep adapting to this industry, to the showbiz world.
16:53 Because it's really gonna just eat you alive.
16:56 You know, if you're not going to adapt to all the change and stuff like that.
17:01 Because of course, I'm coming from Canada as well.
17:04 Living in the Philippines was something very new to me, especially since my family was in Canada.
17:10 So, there. Now, I've learned a lot also.
17:13 And, there.
17:16 The noise. The noise of the world. The noise of the industry.
17:20 The trying to define who you are. Opinions.
17:25 You know, I'm not even talking about bashers.
17:27 But you are in a very public business.
17:30 Opinions of people. Some people like you, some people don't.
17:33 Some people like me, some people don't.
17:35 Do you care?
17:37 I really don't.
17:39 You don't?
17:40 Not really. Because at the end of the day, I'm just, you know, I keep on doing what I love.
17:47 It's my passion. Music.
17:49 And I don't expect anything from people. If they want to say what they want to say, that's up to them.
17:54 So, I'm just minding my own business.
17:56 And at the end of the day, it's all about the people who support you.
18:00 The people who are around you.
18:02 And if you don't care about the noise, what do you care about?
18:05 I care about my family's feelings.
18:08 You know, their opinions. That's what matters to me.
18:11 And also, those who are close to me that I know are not trying to, again, beat around the bush.
18:17 They just tell me directly that this is, I feel like this is off.
18:20 This is something that you could improve on.
18:22 For example, in terms of singing as well, dancing, hosting.
18:26 I hear those constructive criticisms.
18:29 I will not go into details, but I'll have to ask you this.
18:32 Yes or no, are you single?
18:34 Yes.
18:35 You are?
18:36 How long have you been single?
18:38 A few years.
18:41 Have you had a girlfriend?
18:43 I know you're 22 now.
18:45 How many?
18:46 How many?
18:47 Tito boy, baka mawalan na ng respeto yung mga…
18:52 Joke lang, joke lang.
18:53 Okay. Sabihan mo lang ako, ikagalang ko yung…
18:56 Basta pagdinaw ka sama sa detaly, hindi ako papasok.
18:59 Salamat po.
19:00 Let's go to your craft, because people are excited to watching your concert that's June 1.
19:07 The Arena de Coliseum. It's called D10, 'di ba?
19:11 How do you take care of your voice?
19:14 Well, for me right now, I kind of just sing every day.
19:19 I vocalize every day.
19:21 May ritual ka? How do you vocalize?
19:23 My favorite vocal exercise would be…
19:25 Turuan mo si Tito boy.
19:26 …the buzzing sound. So it goes…
19:28 Then he's going…
19:31 How do you do that?
19:36 You push the air out, po.
19:38 Okay.
19:41 You push the air and then… But how long do you do that?
19:44 It depends. There are times where I vocalize just five minutes.
19:48 Okay na po akong kumenta.
19:49 Ganun lang? Lahat?
19:50 Yeah.
19:51 Wala kayong…
19:52 Meron naman po. Minsan isang oras.
19:54 Paano?
19:55 When I just woke up. You can do…
19:57 Hira?
19:59 Or mga…
20:00 Yun.
20:03 What is your highest note?
20:05 Yung… Pag kinakanta ko po yung Phantom of the Opera…
20:09 Gawin mo nga yung highest note lang.
20:11 That's your highest note.
20:20 But you go low. How low is your low?
20:23 Yeah.
20:27 What a range.
20:28 Thank you po.
20:29 Diba? If there is one song that describes you today, Darren, ano yun?
20:35 Umm… Unstoppable by Sia.
20:39 You are unstoppable.
20:41 Pasalamat ka sa lahat at imbitahan ng lahat sa Showtime.
20:45 On to your concert please.
20:46 Yes of course. Sa lahat po ng mga kapuso natin na nanonood, maraming salamat.
20:50 Darren Attics, I love you guys so much.
20:51 D10, my 10th anniversary is happening on June 1st at the Araneta Coliseum for tickets.
20:56 You can go to ticketnet.com.ph and it's Showtime.
21:00 Every day po yan from Monday to Saturday, 12 noon on GMA7.
21:04 Just go to the highest notes because I wanna sing with you.
21:07 Okay po.
21:08 Go.
21:09 Night-night kapuso. Maraming salamat po sa inyong pagpapatuloy sa amin sa inyong mga tahanan araw-araw.
21:23 Thank you. Please support Darren. Be kind. Make your nanay and taray proud.
21:27 #SayThankYou. Do one good thing a day and make this world a better place.
21:31 Goodbye for now. God bless.
21:33 Poisson!
21:34 Thank you!
21:35 (upbeat music)