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Bailey May

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Cabello and the surname or paternal family name is May.
Bailey May
May in 2018
Born (2002-08-06) 6 August 2002 (age 22)
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Nationality
EducationNotre Dame High School, Norwich
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • model
  • dancer
  • songwriter
Years active2015–present
Agents
Musical career
Genres
dance pop
InstrumentVocals
Years active2015–present
Labels
Formerly ofNow United
WebsiteBailey May on Instagram
Signature
semmoldura

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.

Early life

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May 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

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May 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

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2015–2016: Music career beginnings

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In 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

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In 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

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On 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

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Television

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Year Title Role(s) Type of Role Network
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

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Year Title Character Notes Reference
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

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For Bailey's work with Now United, see Now United discography.

Extended plays

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List of EPs and selected details
Title Details
Bailey May

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, with selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peaks Album
PHL
"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.
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List of singles as featured artist, showing year released, with selected chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak Album
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

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List of other appearances, showing year released, other artist(s) credited and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Magmahal Muli" 2015 Ylona Garcia Pinoy Big Brother 737

Awards and nominations

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Year Film Awards/Critics Award Nominated Work Result
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

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  1. ^ "'Pinoy Big Brother' 3rd, 4th big winners named". Philippine Star. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  2. ^ Baldwin, Louisa (31 March 2020). "7 famous musicians who live in Norfolk". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Meet PBB 737's second housemate: Bailey May the Global Gwapito ng UK". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  4. ^ "PBB 737 Housemate: Bailey May Thomas the 'Global Gwapito of UK'". Zeibiz. 16 June 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  5. ^ "PBB:737 Teen Big 4". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  6. ^ "PBB 737: 4th Teen Big Placer – Bailey May". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  7. ^ "Ylona Garcia and Bailey May to Join JaDine in 'On the Wings of Love'". Random Republika. 28 November 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
  8. ^ "Bailey May's album to be produced by Jamie Rivera". Star Cinema News. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  9. ^ "Bailey getting excited for Spotify album launch". ENCHOS. 17 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
  10. ^ "Now United lança documentário mostrando como tudo começou! – Febre Teen" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 29 December 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  11. ^ "Bailey May by Bailey May". Apple Music. 27 November 2015.
  12. ^ "Reason Why (feat. Bailey May) – Single by Matt Steffanina". Apple Music. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
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