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Darren Espanto currently juggles between his studies in Canada and his music career in the Philippines. Photo: The Star/Ricky Lai

As a Filipino kid growing up in Canada, Darren Espanto developed his interest in singing with the encouragement of his parents.

He remembered how his parents signed up for his first public singing competition when he was just eight years old.