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Wish granted: Darren and Morissette channel Aladdin and Princess Jasmine in ‘ASAP’ duet

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<p>MANILA — Dressed as Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, Darren Espanto and Morissette finally performed their rendition of “A Whole New World” on television for the first time on Sunday.</p><div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/entertainment/07/07/20190707-darren-morissette.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Darren Espanto and Morissette perform ‘A Whole New World’ in the July 7 episode of ‘ASAP Natin ‘To.’<em> ABS-CBN</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>The Kapamilya singers granted the wish of fans who have long waited for them to bring their duet of the iconic “Aladdin” tune to the “ASAP Natin ‘To” stage.</p><p>Clad in outfits resembling the main characters of the well-loved Disney animation, Espanto and Morissette appeared to ride a “magic carpet” as they sang the Alan Menken composition.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><div id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1_Container"> <ivs-player id="IVS_ABS_Body_Video_1" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-vid="1384713" data-ivs-floating="1"></ivs-player> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/iframe-parent.js"></script> <script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script> </div></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>The two were handpicked by Disney as the official interpreters of “A Whole New World” in the Philippines, leading up to the recent release of “Aladdin’s” live-action remake.</p><p>Morissette, in fact, got to personally meet Menken and Genie actor Will Smith, and had them applauding as she performed for them a portion of the song.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JVBS2JG0On4?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Dressed as Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, Darren Espanto and Morissette finally performed their rendition of “A Whole New World” on television for the first time on Sunday.</p>

Dressed as Aladdin and Princess Jasmine, Darren Espanto and Morissette finally performed their rendition of “A Whole New World” on television for the first time on Sunday.