If you can’t beat them, join them! Darren Espanto hopped on the viral “Maui Wowie” trend — and even James Charles couldn’t resist joining in on the fun.
Photo: Darren Espanto and James Charles/Instagram
On TikTok, Darren recreated his viral “Maui Wowie” performance — the same rendition of Kid Cudi’s 2008 hit that previously delighted fans and social media users when he performed it on the variety show “ASAP.”
@darrenespanto Ah gusto niyo ah HAHAHA Sasali na ako sa ginawa niyong trend! #DarrenEspanto #MauiWowie ♬ original sound – Darren Espanto
“Ah gusto niyo ah HAHAHA Sasali na ako sa ginawa niyong trend! #DarrenEspanto #MauiWowie,” he captioned his post.
The video has already garnered over nine million views on TikTok. Days later, the clip finally reached American beauty content creator James Charles, whom netizens had been referencing for his similar vocal tone.
Screenshot from Darren Espanto’s TikTok Page
“I NEED TO SING WITH YOU,” the content creator commented.
Later on, the make-up artist recreated the viral trend as well.
“Genuinely cannot believe this isn’t my voice @Darren Espanto,” the beauty vlogger wrote.
@jamescharles genuinely cannot believe this isn’t my voice 😭 @Darren Espanto ♬ original sound – Jayson Remoroza
A collaboration hasn’t happened yet, but netizens are hopeful to see the two hop on the fun together and keep the wholesome trend going.
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Other local personalities have joined the trend, including Anne Curtis, Niana Guerrero, Kyle Echarri, and Jason Dy, among others.
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