Bailey May

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	Filipino British
Education	Notre Dame High School, Norwich
Occupations	Actor singer model dancer songwriter
Years active	2015–present
Agents	Star Magic (2015–2019) XIX Entertainment (2017–2023)
Musical career
Genres	Pop world R&B dance pop
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2015–present
Labels	Star Music AWAL XIX Entertainment
Formerly of	Now United
Website	Bailey May on Instagram
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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

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. 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.

2023-present: Solo career

On August 9, 2023, a few days after his birthday, American choreographer, Matt Stefanina released Reason Why featuring 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

Television

Year	Title	Role	Type of role	Network
2015	Pinoy Big Brother: 737	Himself / housemate	Contestant	ABS-CBN
	Trending: Love	Zach Rodriguez	Co-lead role
2015–present	ASAP	Himself	Guest / performer
2015	It's Showtime	Himself	Guest / performer
2015–2016	On the Wings of Love	Harry Fausto	Extended cast
2016	Myx	Himself	Celebrity VJ
2016	We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-Offs	Himself (Voice Next Door)	Contestant
2017	Maalaala Mo Kaya: Autograph	Daniel Padilla	Cast episode
2022–2023	Dream Maker: Search for the Next Global Pop Group	Himself	Mentor	Kapamilya Channel / A2Z
2024	It's Showtime	Himself	Guest / performer	Kapamilya Channel / A2Z / ALLTV / GMA Network / GTV

Documentaries

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

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

Extended plays

List of EPs and selected details

Title	Details
Bailey May	Released: November 27, 2015 [11] Label: Star Music Formats: Digital download, streaming

As lead artist

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.

As featured artist

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

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

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

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.

External links

• Bailey May at IMDb
• Bailey May on Instagram