Bailey Thomas Cabello May (born 6 August 2002) is a Filipino-British singer,songwriter,model, actor, dancer and television personality. He first gained recognition through his Sean Kingston and Daniel Padilla covers. In 2015, he successfully auditioned for the 10th year edition of Pinoy Big Brother titled Pinoy Big Brother: 737, and eventually placed as the third runner-up (4th Teen Big Placer).[1] In 2017, he joined the global pop group Now United, representing the Philippines, but left the group in 2023 to pursue his solo career.
Bailey May | |
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| Born | 6 August 2002 |
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| Education | Notre Dame High School, Norwich |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Genres | dance pop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Formerly of | Now United |
| Website | Bailey May on Instagram |
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Early life
editMay was born in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines to a Cebuana mother, Vanessa May (née Cabello), and a British father, Matthew May. He has a younger sibling named Maya Luiza May. When he was four, his family moved from the Philippines to Norwich, England where he lived until he was twelve. As a result, he holds dual Filipino and British citizenship. His family often returned to the Philippines for holidays and special family gatherings. He attended Notre Dame High School in Norwich.[2]
At the age of twelve, May returned permanently to the Philippines, and later became an official housemate after auditioning online for Pinoy Big Brother: 737.[3][4]
Acting career
editMay auditioned as a housemate for Pinoy Big Brother: 737 and successfully entered in 2015. He won as third runner-up (4th Teen Big Placer).[5][6]
His Pinoy Big Brother appearance paved the way for his entrance into Philippine showbiz landing him his first acting stint in the primetime hit On the Wings of Love[7] playing the role of Harry Fausto the younger cousin of Clark Medina played by James Reid and the love interest of Audrey Olivar played by Ylona Garcia.
Music career
edit2015–2016: Music career beginnings
editIn July 2015, May, together with fellow housemate Ylona Garcia, recorded their own version of "Magmahal Muli" (Lit. To Love Again). The next month, he recorded his own version of "Now We're Together" which was originally sung by Khalil Ramos. On 9 August 2015 both songs were released on Spotify. His self-titled debut EP Bailey May was released in November 2015.[8][9]
2017–2023: Now United
editIn November 2017, May was revealed as part of the final lineup for the global pop group Now United, representing the Philippines, being announced as the 9th member. The group has since embarked on three world tours, Promo World Tour (2018), World Tour 2019 - Presented by YouTube Music, and Dreams Come True Tour (2019), traveling to various cities in countries such as Mexico, India, Brazil, South Korea, the Philippines, and the United States. In 2019, the music video for 'Afraid Of Letting Go' was released by Now United, where May stands out and the lead singer in the song, and where it is shot in Intramuros and some premises in Letran in Manila, Philippines. Also in 2019, Now United released 'Sundin Ang Puso' together with Pepsi, where May sang the chorus in Tagalog with Any Gabrielly, and it was also shot in Manila.
In January 2020, Now United released 'Live This Moment', which includes the boys of the group along with May in the music video. Also in 2020, the song and music video for 'Nobody Fools Me Twice' was released, with May's vocals provided in Korean, along with Heyoon Jeong. At the beginning of 2021, the group released the single 'How Far We've Come' wherein he's the only male vocalist who sang the song. At the beginning of April 2021, May didn't participate in the music videos of 'Show You How To Love' which was filmed in Malibu, California, the live version of 'Let The Music Move You' and 'Nobody Like Us' in Hawaii due to the comeback of its fellow member Lamar Morris. On January 13, 2023, he announced his departure from the group to pursue his solo career. On January 14, Odo was released. This song is the last song with Bailey as a member of Now United.
2023-present: Solo career
editOn August 9, 2023, a few days after his birthday, American choreographer, Matt Stefanina released Reason Why featurig Bailey. The music video, which was released on August 29, featured his fellow Now United member, Sofya Plotnikoya.
On October 18, 2024, Bailey released "Come Closer".
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Role(s) | Type of Role | Network |
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| 2024 | It's Showtime | Himself | Guest / performer | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ALLTV / GMA Network / GTV |
| 2022–2023 | Dream Maker: Search for the Next Global Pop Group | Himself | Mentor | Kapamilya Channel / A2Z |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Autograph | Daniel Padilla | Cast episode | ABS-CBN |
| 2016 | We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-Offs | Himself (Voice Next Door) | Contestant | |
| 2016 | Myx | Himself | Celebrity VJ | |
| 2015–2016 | On the Wings of Love | Harry Fausto | Extended cast | |
| 2015 | It's Showtime | Himself | Guest / performer | |
| 2015–present | ASAP | Himself | Guest / performer | |
| 2015 | Trending: Love | Zach Rodriguez | Co-lead role | |
| Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Himself / housemate | Contestant |
Documentaries
edit| Year | Title | Character | Notes | Reference |
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| 2018 | Meet Bailey | Himself | Frame on the Now United YouTube channel, where he talks about his whole life story until he became a member of the group | |
| Dreams Come True: The Documentary | Documentary showing the creation of the global pop group Now United | [10] |
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Details |
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| Bailey May |
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Singles
editAs lead artist
edit| Title | Year | Peaks | Album | |||
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| "Gusto Kita" | 2016 | * | Bailey May | |||
| "O Pag-ibig" (with Ylona Garcia) |
Himig Handog P-Pop Love Songs (2016) | |||||
| "Can You Be My Girl" | Bailey May | |||||
| "Boom Goes My Heart" | 2017 | |||||
| "Come Closer" | 2024 | — | TBA | |||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. "*" denotes the chart did not exist at that time. | ||||||
As featured artist
edit| Title | Year | Peak | Album | |
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| PHL | ||||
| "Reason Why"[12] (Matt Steffanina featuring Bailey May) |
2023 | — | Non-album single | |
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. | ||||
Guest appearances
edit| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "Magmahal Muli" | 2015 | Ylona Garcia | Pinoy Big Brother 737 |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Film Awards/Critics | Award | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | 4th Teen Big Placer | — | Finalist |
| Star Cinema Awards | Favorite TV Loveteam with Ylona Garcia | Nominated | ||
| ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Teen Heartthrob | |||
| Pop Teen Loveteam with Ylona Garcia | ||||
| RAWR Awards | Male Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Male Celebrity of the Night | Won | ||
| 2016 | Himig Handog PPop Lovesong | MYX Best Music Video with Ylona Garcia | "O Pag-ibig" with Ylona Garcia |
Won |
| One Music PH's Favorite Interpreter with Ylona Garcia | ||||
| MOR Choice Awards with Ylona Garcia | ||||
| TFC Global Choice Award with Ylona Garcia | ||||
| Push Awards | Push Like Newcomer | — | Won | |
| Yes! Magazine | Most Beautiful Stars (Love Team Category) with Ylona Garcia | Included | ||
| 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Best New Male Recording Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Song of the Year | "Gusto Kita" | |||
| Dance Album of the Year | Bailey | |||
| 30th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality | On the Wings of Love | Nominated | |
| ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Male Hottie | — | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Wish 107.9 Awards | Wish Young Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| 12th Myx Music Awards | Favorite Music Video with Ylona Garcia | "O Pag-ibig" with Ylona Garcia |
Nominated | |
| Favorite Song with Ylona Garcia | Nominated | |||
| Favorite Myx Celeb VJ with Ylona Garcia | — | Nominated | ||
| 48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Male Singer/Performer of the Year | Bailey | Won | |
| MOR Choice Awards | Song of the Year | "O Pag-ibig" with Ylona Garcia |
Won | |
| 30th Awit Awards | Best Pop Recording | Won | ||
| Best Engineered Recording | Nominated | |||
| Song of the Year | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "'Pinoy Big Brother' 3rd, 4th big winners named". Philippine Star. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ Baldwin, Louisa (31 March 2020). "7 famous musicians who live in Norfolk". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ "Meet PBB 737's second housemate: Bailey May the Global Gwapito ng UK". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "PBB 737 Housemate: Bailey May Thomas the 'Global Gwapito of UK'". Zeibiz. 16 June 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "PBB:737 Teen Big 4". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "PBB 737: 4th Teen Big Placer – Bailey May". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "Ylona Garcia and Bailey May to Join JaDine in 'On the Wings of Love'". Random Republika. 28 November 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Bailey May's album to be produced by Jamie Rivera". Star Cinema News. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "Bailey getting excited for Spotify album launch". ENCHOS. 17 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "Now United lança documentário mostrando como tudo começou! – Febre Teen" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 29 December 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "Bailey May by Bailey May". Apple Music. 27 November 2015.
- ^ "Reason Why (feat. Bailey May) – Single by Matt Steffanina". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
External links
edit- Bailey May at IMDb
- Bailey May on Instagram
