Khimo Gumatay

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Khimo Gumatay
Born (1999-09-24) September 24, 1999 (age 25)
Makati City, Philippines
Other namesKhimo
Education AB - Political Science
Major in Paralegal Studies
University of Makati
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2019–present
Known for
Musical career
Genres
[1]
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
  • Old School Records
(2021)
(2022–present)

Khimo Gumatay (born September 24, 1999), known mononymously as Khimo, is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He is the winner of the second season of Idol Philippines . [2]

Contents

Early life

Gumatay, the second of three kids, was born and raised to a clan of performers; his father was a member of the famous "The Singing Cooks and Waiters" and a sister who also sings but settled into the military. [3] On his teenage years, Gumatay was advised by his family to enter the police or the military service, but his love and passion for singing prevailed which resulted to music trainings, joining competitions, [4] and singing commercial jingles. [5] In College, he became a member of the UMak Chorale [6] that helped him to get the scholarship, eventually finished his studies. [7] In a media conference, Gumatay shared that during the pandemic he became a live streamer to generate funds that leads him to be a part of an international singing competition held on Instagram organized by Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris. [8]

Career

2019–2021: Career beginnings

In 2019, Gumatay contended in the fourth quarter of the third season of Tawag ng Tanghalan with his version of Jason Derulo's hit "Marry Me". That same year, he also participated on Your Moment as part of the duo called "Binary". [1] In 2021, Gumatay released his debut single "Where the Sun Goes" featuring singer-songwriter and composer Dotty. [9]

Tawag ng Tanghalan sa Showtime Season 3 performances and results
WeekThemeSongOriginal ArtistDateResultRef.
Quarter 4 Week 4—"Marry Me"

(vs. Juluis Cawaling)

 Jason Derulo April 30, 2019Eliminated [1] [10]
Your Moment - Singing Category (as part of the duo, Binary) performances and results
WeekThemeSongOriginal ArtistDateResultRef.
Your First Moment—"Kathang Isip"

(vs. Inside City and Soul Divas)

 Ben&Ben November 16, 201980.00%Proceed to level 2 [1] [10]
Your Moment of Choice——

(vs. Verse Band and Maka Girls)

—December 28 & 29, 201982.78%Eliminated

2022: Idol Philippines Season 2

In July 2022, his audition piece "Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder garnered praises from the judges; with Regine Velasquez saying "the hopeful knows how to play his cards well, how to hit the high notes and charm his audience". [3] In August 2022, his performance of Brian McKnight's "One Last Cry" received an approval from Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris. [11] On September 18, he was announced as the grand winner of Idol Philippines after garnering 89 percent of combined judges scores and public votes with his journey song "Bagong Simula" [12] and winning piece "My Time", [13] earning a ₱1 million cash prize, a franchise from Dermacare worth ₱3 million, a house and lot worth ₱2.5 million from Camella Homes, and a contract with Star Music. [14] [15]

Idol Philippines Season 2 performances and results
WeekThemeSongOriginal ArtistDateResultRef.
Audition—"Isn't She Lovely" Stevie Wonder July 16, 2022Got 4 Yes from the JudgesAdvanced to Idol City [3]
Group Round—"Kapag Ako ay Nagmahal"

(vs. Bryan Chong, Eian Bryle, JB Pallarca and Paul Macalindong)

 Jolina Magdangal August 6, 2022Saved by the judges with Bryan Chong and Paul MacalindongAdvanced to Next Round
Do or Die Round—"I Want To Know What Love Is"

(vs. Bino Serito, Dior Bronia, Justin Ortega, Christian Tibayan, and Thias)

 Foreigner August 7, 2022Saved by the judgesAdvanced to Top 20
Solo RoundSolo Song"Tala" Sarah Geronimo August 13, 2022Saved by the judgesAdvanced to Top 12
Live Round Week 1: Top 12Hugot Songs"One Last Cry" Brian McKnight August 20 & 21, 202274.78%Safe
Live Round Week 2: Top 10Songs of Ogie Alcasid "Kailangan Kita" Ogie Alcasid August 27 & 28, 202282.10%Safe
Live Round Week 3: Top 8Teleserye and Movie Theme Songs"Hataw Na" Gary Valenciano September 3 & 4, 202283.48%Bottom four
"Summer Nights"/"You're the One That I Want"
alongside the Idol Top 8 (Ann Raniel, Bryan Chong, Delly Cuales, Kice, PJ Fabia, Ryssi Avila, and Trisha Gomez)		 John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Non-competition performance
Live Round Week 4: Top 6Showstoppers"End of the Road" Boyz II Men September 10 & 11, 202296.13%Safe
"Di Bale Na Lang"
(alongside Gary Valenciano, Bryan Chong, and PJ Fabia)		 Gary Valenciano Non-competition performance
Final WeekThe Final Showdown - Top 5 [16] "You're Still the One" Shania Twain September 17, 202292.63%Safe [17]
The Grand Finale"Bagong Simula"Jem MacatunoSeptember 18, 202289.00%Winner [18]
"My Time"Himself

2022–present: Post-Idol Philippines Season 2

The day after winning the Idol Philippines , Gumatay appeared on the morning show TeleRadyo. [19] On September 23, Gumatay performed "My Time" [20] on It's Showtime . [21] On September 25, Khimo together with Ryssi Avila, Kice, Ann Raniel, and Bryan Chong officially launched as a new addition on the Philippines' Sunday variety show ASAP Natin 'To , [22] where he performed "My Time". [23] On September 28, Khimo made an appearance on the morning show Frontline sa Umaga . [24]

Discography

Singles

YearSong TitleAlbumComposer(s)Label(s)Ref.
2021"Where the Sun Goes"
(featuring Dotty)		Where The Sun Goes - SingleNhiko Viktor, DottyOld School Records [25] on behalf of Star Music [9]
2022"My Time"Idol Philippines Season 2 Jeremy Glinoga [26] Star Music [27]
"Sino Ka Ba" The Iron Heart Rox Santos, Jeremy Glinoga, Jonathan Manalo [28]

Collaborations

YearSong TitleAlbumComposer(s)Label(s)Ref.
2022"Tayo ang Ligaya ng Isa't Isa" [A] Tayo ang Ligaya ng Isa't Isa - SingleRobert Labayen Star Music [29]

Concerts and tours

Joint tours and concerts

YearDateTitleCityCountryVenueRef.
2020December 17 & 24Reach Out: Revive the High Five Virtual Concert 2020 [B] Makati City Philippines virtual via Facebook Live [30]

Performances on award shows and specials

YearDateTitlePerformed song(s)CountryRef.
2022September 272nd Diamond Excellence Awards"My Time" Philippines [31]
October 28 Christmas Like No Other — [32]
November 23 35th Awit Awards Nonoy Zuñiga Medley [C] [33]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2022 – present ASAP Natin 'To HimselfAired every Sunday. [34]

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ "The track was released as a theme song of ABS CBN's Christmas ID 2022 with Kapamilya artists Sharon Cuneta, Piolo Pascual, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Sarah Geronimo, Jolina Magdangal, Melai Cantiveros, Jed Madela, Chito Miranda, Moira Dela Torre, Angeline Quinto, Klarisse De Guzman, Erik Santos, KZ Tandingan, Anne Curtis, Kim Chiu, Joshua Garcia, Janella Salvador, Jane De Leon, Darren Espanto, AC Bonifacio, Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, Francine Diaz, Kyle Echarri, Seth Fedelin, Andrea Brillantes, KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad."
  2. ↑ "Together with Mayonnaise, Janine Teñoso, UMak Jammers, UMak Dance Xtreme, Eygee De Vera, Kyle Philippe Mallari, Juniel Morillo, JAMArineros, Synco, KIJ, Keryx Krisha, Stacey Balut, and Roda Dizon; with special appearance of Ian Pangilinan, Arkin Del Rosario, Miguel Echano, Mr. and Ms. UMak 2020, and Ms. Makati 2019 Beatrice Santos."
  3. ↑ "Alongside Idol Philippines Season 2 alumni Ryssi Avila, PJ Fabia, Ann Raniel, and Bryan Chong"

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  34. ↑ For citations about Khimo Gumatay as part of ASAP Natin 'To:
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