Darren Espanto gets featured on online platform 9Gag

Maureen Marie Belmonte

<div><i><img src='' alt='082615-darrenespanto_PUSH.jpg' width='400' height='290' align='left' border='0'>The Voice Kids Season 1</i> runner up <a href='http://9gag.com/tv/p/aoWLPz/darren-espanto-chandelier-sia-cover?ref=fbp'>Darren Espanto has gained more fans abroad as his rendition of Sia’s <i>“Chandelier”</i> was featured on online platform 9Gag on Tuesday.</a></div><div><br/></div><div style='text-align: center; '><iframe width='600' height='338' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/eO71MnQHCCc' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen=''></iframe></div><div><br/></div><div>Darren, who was praised in the feature, was described as “crazily talented.” </div><div><br/></div><div>Although there were those who thought that he “sounded like a girl” as he belted the high notes of the pop song, many nevertheless appreciated his vocal prowess.</div><div><br/></div><div>“Singing Chandelier effortlessly and flawlessly while sitting down.. AMAZING!!!” wrote one user.</div><div><br/></div><div>Another user said, “I googled and found out he's 14... he's [sic] voice can still change a bit, and sometimes puberty is a bitch. Let's hope that it won't happen. Great singing...”</div><div><br/></div><div>“Best Chandelier rendition so far,” commented another.</div><div><br/></div><div>Among Darren’s other feats include being the youngest performer to hold a concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena and releasing a best-selling album.</div>

Darren’s Espanto’s version of ‘Chandelier’ earns raves online

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