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Darren Espanto on his successful D10 concert: ‘It’s so overwhelming’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>Kapamilya star Darren Espanto successfully held his sold-out concert for his 10th anniversary last June 1 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.</p><p>Darren showcased his decade-long journey at the Big Dome with his nostalgic and explosive performances as he expressed his gratitude to his fans and supporters.</p><p>In an exclusive interview with <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com"><strong>PUSH</strong></a>, Darren expressed how he felt after his incredible show.</p><p>“I just feel so relieved kasi siyempre yung pressure wala na. It was lifted up on my shoulders and at the same time sobrang surreal, ayaw ko matapos yung gabi kasi not every artist has the chance to be able to stage their own solo concert sa Araneta and to have it be sold out means so much,” he told <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com"><strong>PUSH</strong></a>.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-3" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C7n042ZpTN_/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A3%2C%22os%22%3A679984.5%2C%22ls%22%3A14223.70000000298%2C%22le%22%3A14240.09999999404%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="854" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-3" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>He added, “Grabe po talaga and it’s so overwhelming. I am proud of myself also and I’m just so grateful pati sa lahat ng taong naging parte po ng D10, sa lahat ng mga nanood, sa  mga Darrenatics natin.”</p><p>During the first part of his D10 concert, Darren shared with his fans how he actually dreamed of staging his show in the Big Dome.</p><p>“Good evening, Araneta! Ang sarap pala ng feeling (na sabihin iyon). Maraming salamat po… Alam niyo po, I performed a lot of times in this iconic and historic venue pero first time ko po na magconcert dito and perfect timing po talaga because I’m celebrating my 10th anniversary as well in showbiz,” he shared.</p><p>He went on: “The younger Darren would not have ever known that he would be performing in this coliseum for his 10th year in showbiz so thank you so much.”</p><p>From singing his hit songs to making the coliseum move and groove, Darren showed spectacular performances, proving what a total performer he is.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/6/2/darren-celebrates-his-10-year-journey-in-d10-salamat-kasi-nandyan-kayo-magkakasama-pa-rin-tayo-1212"><strong>READ: Darren celebrates his 10-year journey in ‘D10’: “Salamat kasi nandyan kayo, magkakasama pa rin tayo.”<br/></strong></a></div><p>Darren also had some of the remarkable special stages with other artists, such as a power vocal performance with his co-The Voice Kids batchmate Lyca Gairanod; ballad song numbers with OPM icons Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, and Erik Santos; entertaining stage with Vice Ganda; and the much-awaited collaboration stage with his coach, Sarah Geronimo.</p><div><a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2024/6/4/darren-espanto-s-d10-concert-star-studded-1516"><strong>LOOK: Darren Espanto’s D10 concert, star-studded<br/></strong></a></div><p>When asked what would be his favorite out of all the dazzling acts he made during the show, the Kapamilya star revealed that it was the surprise stage his family made for his anniversary.</p><p>“My favorite part would be when my parents came out to sing with Lynelle and I. That was supposed to be a tribute to my family tapos sinamahan nila ako so ayun yung surprise kaya ayun naiyak talaga ako,” he said.</p><p>Darren was supposed to have a duet stage with his sister, Lynelle, singing Celine Dion’s “Because You Loved Me.”</p><p>In the middle of their performance, his parents, Marinel and Lyndon, surprised him by joining them on stage, which made him cry.</p><p>“I just want you to know that… I love you so much, and I always love you no matter what. You are my biggest inspiration, and you are my everything,” his sister told Darren.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-4" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7rQNXap_pF/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A4%2C%22os%22%3A679990.700000003%2C%22ls%22%3A14223.70000000298%2C%22le%22%3A14240.09999999404%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="517" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-4" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><p>Besides looking back on his whole journey in the industry, Darren also expressed his deepest gratitude to everyone who stayed by his side all throughout the years.</p><p>“Sa lahat po ng mga nandoon since I joined <a href="https://ent.abs-cbn.com/thevoicekids2023"><em><strong>The Voice Kids</strong></em></a> back in 2014 to now, maraming, maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat. Thank you for always being there. Thank you po kasi 10 years later nandito pa rin po kayo nagmamahal sa akin at sumusuporta pa rin po sa akin,” he said in a message.</p><p>“You guys are the best and I couldn’t have done this concert without you guys. Napuno niyo yung Araneta ng green na light sticks. Thank you po!” he added.</p><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-5" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C7l5kCKJRHf/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=506&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A5%2C%22os%22%3A679996.299999997%2C%22ls%22%3A14223.70000000298%2C%22le%22%3A14240.09999999404%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="856" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-5" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div>

<p>Darren Espanto expresses gratitude to everyone who made his 10th anniversary concert successful.</p>

Darren Espanto expresses gratitude to everyone who made his 10th anniversary concert successful.

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Darren Espanto on his successful D10 concert: ‘It’s so overwhelming’

Nikka Sabio

Published Jun 05, 2024 02:02 PM PHT

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