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Darren Espanto marks birthday and 12th year in show business: 'Grateful to be celebrating these two milestones'

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<p>Darren Espanto recently celebrated both his birthday and his anniversary in show business.</p><p>On Instagram, the singer shared a glimpse of the gathering he organized to mark the two milestones.</p><p>&quot;Birthday dump! Today also marks my 12th year in show business and I’m truly grateful to be celebrating these two milestones with those closest to me,&quot; he posted, sharing the snapshots from the celebration attended by friends and family including his <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/itsshowtime"><em><strong>It&#x27;s Showtime</strong></em></a><em><strong></strong> </em>and <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/asap"><em><strong>ASAP</strong></em></a> family.</p><p>&quot;Thank you to my friends and to my family, especially. Thank you to everyone who sent their cakes and gifts! I love y’all! 💚🎂&quot; he added.</p><p>Fans online were quick to extend their greetings to Darren.</p><p>&quot;You are truly blessed D. We love you 💚🥰,&quot; one fan commented.</p><p>&quot;Happy blessed birthday dear Darren! More blessings to you and your family. Stay humble, sweet, strong, healthy and happy! Cheers to your 12th anniversary!&quot; another fan wrote.</p><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-1" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/DZCtRVZCbfN/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1105&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A89303.6000000001%2C%22ls%22%3A3627.2999999998137%2C%22le%22%3A3886.2000000001863%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="843" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" 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></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>In an interview with ABS-CBN News in May, Darren opened up about one of his biggest personal goals this year.</p><p>The singer shared that he is focused on saving up with hopes of eventually purchasing a larger home in the Philippines for his family. Darren&#x27;s parents are currently registered nurses in Canada.</p><p>&quot;Gusto ko &#x27;yung pag uuwi sila dito sa Philippines, we also have a family home here. Gusto ko &#x27;yun, &#x27;yung parang mag-ipon para sa family ko,&quot; he remarked. </p><p>Darren also revealed that his younger sister, Lynelle, is now studying in the Philippines, allowing him to take on a more hands-on role as an older brother.</p><p>According to the singer, his parents entrusted Lynelle to his care because they have confidence in his independence and sense of responsibility.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/celebrities/2026/5/7/darren-espanto-opens-up-on-family-independence-and-growing-up-in-showbiz-1516"><strong>READ: Darren Espanto opens up on family, independence, and growing up in showbiz</strong> </a></div><p>In the same interview, the Darren also discussed the current state of his heart. While he remains open to finding love in the future, the singer admitted that romance is not a priority for him at the moment.</p><p>“I would never close doors to love. Pero ngayon, parang di ko naman siya priority,” Darren said, sharing that he is single. “It’s not like I’m looking to be in a relationship right away.&quot;</p>

<p>Darren Espanto marks two milestones with a celebration attended by friends and family. </p>

Darren Espanto marks two milestones with a celebration attended by friends and family.

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Darren Espanto marks birthday and 12th year in show business: 'Grateful to be celebrating these two milestones'

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Published June 03, 2026 02:40 PM PHT

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