Bailey May
Quick Facts
Biography
Bailey Thomas Cabello May is aFilipino-British TV personality, actor, model, and singer, of dual Filipino and British citizenship. He was first recognised on the Internet when he posted his videos covering songs of various artists like Sean Kingston and Daniel Padilla. In 2015, he auditioned and successfully entered the 10th year edition of PBB 737 (aka Pinoy Big Brother: 737) aired on ABS-CBN. He eventually won as third runner-up (4th Teen Big Placer). In 2017 he joined the global pop music group Now United.
Early life
May was born in Cebu City, Cebu, the Philippines to aFilipinoCebuana mother, Vanessa Cabello-May, and a British father, Matthew May. He has a younger sister named Maya Luiza. At 4 years old, his family moved to Norwich, England where he stayed until he was 12 years old, although the family would always go back to the Philippines for holidays, vacation, and special family gatherings. He attended Notre Dame High School in Norwich for his elementary education.
When May was 12 years old, he returned permanently to the Philippines when he became an official housemate after auditioning online for Pinoy Big Brother: 737.
He also inherited his vocal talent from his parents who were both singers on a cruise ship.
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) and has the distinction of being the youngest Big Brother contestant in the whole franchise.
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 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
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 album was released in November 2015.
Now United
Since 2017, he is a member of international pop music group Now United. With Now United May he has made 2 world tours Promo World Tour (2018-2019) andDreams Come True Tour (2019). The filming of the videos has taken him to South Korea, Mexico, West Hollywood (California), Oregon, India, Brazil (Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo), Las Vegas (Nevada). Now United also has its own show on Youtube with 2 seasons broadcast until 2019, some of the episodes have more than a million visits.
With the 2 world tours he travelled to 2019 countries likeUnited States, Brazil, Philippines, South Korea, Japan, China, Germany, Mexico, Canada, Finland, Russia, Senegal, United Kingdom, India, France, and United Arab Emirates.
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role(s) | Type of Role | Network |
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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 | Constestant |
Discography
Albums
Album | ||||
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Year | Album Title | Recording label | Certification | Ref. |
2015 | TBA |
Singles
Title | Year | Peak | Album | ||
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Pinoy MYX Countdown | MYX Hit Chart | PHL | |||
As lead artist | |||||
Can You Be My Girl | 2016 | 5 | 10 | N/A | Bailey |
Gusto Kita | 2 | 2 | |||
Boom Goes My Heart | — | — | |||
Build Me Up, Buttercup | — | — | |||
Gotta Win | — | — | |||
Now We're Together | — | — | |||
Collaborations | |||||
Magmahal Muli | 2015 | — | — | N/A | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 |
O Pag-ibig | 2016 | 1 | 1 | Himig Handog: P-Pop Love Songs 2016 | |
Awards and nominations
Year | Film Awards/Critics | Award | Nominated Work | Result |
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2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | 4th Teen Big Placer | N/A | Finalist |
Star Cinema Awards | Favorite TV Loveteam | N/A | Nominated | |
ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards | Pop Teen Heartthrob | N/A | ||
Pop Teen Loveteam | N/A | |||
RAWR Awards | Male Breakthrough Artist of the Year | N/A | Won | |
29th PMPC Star Awards for Television | Male Celebrity of the Night | N/A | Won | |
2016 | Himig Handog PPop Lovesong | MYX Best Music Video | Won | |
One Music PH's Favorite Interpreter | ||||
MOR Choice Awards | ||||
TFC Global Choice Award | ||||
Push Awards | Push Like Newcomer | N/A | Won | |
Yes! Magazine | Most Beautiful Stars (Love Team Category) | N/A | Included | |
8th PMPC Star Awards for Music | Best New Male Recording Artist of the Year | N/A | Nominated | |
Song of the Year | ||||
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 | N/A | Nominated | |
2017 | Wish 107.9 Awards | Wish Young Artist of the Year | N/A | Nominated |
12th Myx Music Awards | Favorite Music Video | Nominated | ||
Favorite Song | Nominated | |||
Favorite Myx Celeb VJ | N/A | 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 | Won | |
30th Awit Awards | Best Pop Recording | Won | ||
Best Engineered Recording | Nominated | |||
Song of the Year | Nominated |