What can he say that some folks say it's premature for him to do a concert at MOA? "Confident naman po akong mapupuno namin. 70 percent na raw po ang nabebentang tickets at maraming Darrenatics na manonood."
Darren started singing when he was just 2 years old. “At that age, I’ve already memorized songs by Sarah Geronimo, kaya I was so happy when she became my coach on The Voice Kids. She’s really my idol. I got all her albums. She can do all kinds of songs: ballad, pop, R&B.”
Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Darren is the eldest of 2 kids. His younger sister is 5 years old. Both of his parents sing. “I first joined talent shows in school when I was in grade 4. Local producers there then started getting me as front act for Filipino singers performing in Canada. It was my Lola who saw the auditions for Voice Kids on TV and told me to join the audition and I did.”
Right now, his voice is very high like that of a girl’s, so he can sing the birit songs of Sarah G. Since he’s now 14, isn’t he scared that his voice might soon break and will have a lower timbre? “I’m scared but I will just make adjustments later kung saan genre babagay ang magiging voice ko.”What happens after the concert? “I will have a Philippine tour and later, a U.S. tour. I’m very open to try acting. May plans daw ang ABS for me.”
It’s said composer Vehnee Saturno who wrote the hit song from his album, “In Love Ako Sa’yo”, is hurting because Darren failed to thank him when he got his gold record award. “Kasi po pressed for time na ako. But I really want to thank him. Manonood daw siya ng concert ko.”
Tickets to his concert are P4,230 for VIP; P3,700 for Patron; P2,640 for Lower Box; P1,270 for Upper Box; and P430 for General Admission. Call 470-2222.