Bailey May

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Bailey May
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May in 2018
Born (2002-08-06) 6 August 2002 (age 22)
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines
Nationality
Education Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • model
  • dancer
Years active2015–present
Agents
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2015–present
Labels Star Music
Formerly of Now United
Website Bailey May on Instagram
Signature
Bailey May's official autograph.png

Bailey Thomas Cabello May (born 6 August 2002) is a Filipino-British singer, 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.

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Early life

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

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

2015–2016: Music career beginnings

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.[ citation needed ] His self-titled debut EP Bailey May was released in November 2015. [8] [9]

2017–2023: Now United

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.[ citation needed ]

2023-present: Solo career

On August 9, 2023, a few days after his birthday, May released his solo debut single 'Reason Why' with the collaboration of American choreographer, Matt Stefanina. The music video, which was released on August 29, featured his fellow Now United member, Sofya Plotnikoya.[ citation needed ]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRole(s)Type of RoleNetwork
2022–2023 Dream Maker: Search for the Next Global Pop Group HimselfMentor 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 HimselfCelebrity VJ
2015–2016 On the Wings of Love Harry FaustoExtended cast
2015 It's Showtime HimselfGuest / performer
2015–present ASAP HimselfGuest / performer
2015 Trending: Love Zach RodriguezCo-lead role
Pinoy Big Brother: 737 Himself / housemateContestant

Documentaries

YearTitleCharacterNotesReference
2018Meet BaileyHimselfFrame 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 DocumentaryDocumentary showing the creation of the global pop group Now United [10]

Discography

Extended plays

TitleDetails
Bailey May

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, with selected chart positions and album name
TitleYearPeaksAlbum
PHL
[12]
"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—
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Note: Billboard Philippine Hot 100 was first issued on June 12, 2017.
List of singles as featured artist, showing year released, with selected chart positions and album name
TitleYearPeakAlbum
PHL
"Reason Why" [13]
(Matt Steffanina featuring Bailey May)		2023—Non-album single
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Guest appearances

TitleYearOther artist(s)Album
"Magmahal Muli"2015Ylona Garcia Pinoy Big Brother 737

Awards and nominations

YearFilm Awards/CriticsAwardNominated WorkResult
2015 Pinoy Big Brother: 737 4th Teen Big Placer— Finalist
Star Cinema AwardsFavorite TV Loveteam with Ylona Garcia Nominated
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards Pop Teen Heartthrob
Pop Teen Loveteam with Ylona Garcia
RAWR AwardsMale Breakthrough Artist of the YearWon
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Male Celebrity of the NightWon
2016 Himig Handog PPop LovesongMYX 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 AwardsPush Like Newcomer—Won
Yes! MagazineMost Beautiful Stars (Love Team Category) with Ylona GarciaIncluded
8th PMPC Star Awards for Music Best New Male Recording Artist of the YearNominated
Song of the Year"Gusto Kita"
Dance Album of the YearBailey
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
2017Wish 107.9 AwardsWish Young Artist of the YearNominated
12th Myx Music Awards Favorite Music Video with Ylona Garcia"O Pag-ibig"
with Ylona Garcia		Nominated
Favorite Song with Ylona GarciaNominated
Favorite Myx Celeb VJ with Ylona Garcia—Nominated
48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards Most Promising Male Singer/Performer of the YearBaileyWon
MOR Choice AwardsSong of the Year"O Pag-ibig"
with Ylona Garcia		Won
30th Awit AwardsBest Pop RecordingWon
Best Engineered RecordingNominated
Song of the YearNominated

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