Bailey May
Bailey May | |
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Filipino | |
| Education | Notre Dame High School, Norwich |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Star Music |
| Formerly of | Now United |
| Website | Bailey May on Instagram |
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Bailey Thomas Cabello May (born 6 August 2002) is a
Early life
May was born in
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
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
In January 2020, Now United released 'Live This Moment', which include 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. In the beginning of 2021, the group released the single 'How Far We've Come' where in he's the only male vocalist who sang the song. In the beginning of April 2021, May didn't participated 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.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Type of Role | Network |
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| 2022–2023 | Dream Maker: Search for the Next Global Pop Group | Himself | Mentor | A2Z
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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
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Himself | Guest / performer | |
| 2015 | Trending: Love | Zach Rodriguez | Co-lead role | |
| Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Himself / housemate | Contestant |
Documentaries
| Year | Title | Character | Notes | Reference |
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| 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
Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Bailey May |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peaks | Album | ||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak | Album | |
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| 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
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
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| "Magmahal Muli" | 2015 | Ylona Garcia | Pinoy Big Brother 737 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Film Awards/Critics | Award | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | 4th Teen Big Placer | — | Finalist
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| 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
- ^ "'Pinoy Big Brother' 3rd, 4th big winners named". Philippine Star. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ Baldwin, Louisa (31 March 2020). "7 famous musicians who live in Norfolk". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ "Meet PBB 737's second housemate: Bailey May the Global Gwapito ng UK". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "PBB 737 Housemate: Bailey May Thomas the 'Global Gwapito of UK'". Zeibiz. 16 June 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "PBB:737 Teen Big 4". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "PBB 737: 4th Teen Big Placer – Bailey May". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "Ylona Garcia and Bailey May to Join JaDine in 'On the Wings of Love'". Random Republika. 28 November 2015. Retrieved 29 November 2015.
- ^ "Bailey May's album to be produced by Jamie Rivera". Star Cinema News. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "Bailey getting excited for Spotify album launch". ENCHOS. 17 November 2015. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
- ^ "Now United lança documentário mostrando como tudo começou! – Febre Teen" (in Brazilian Portuguese). 29 December 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ^ "Bailey May by Bailey May". Apple Music. 27 November 2015.
- ^ "BillboardPH Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved 31 October 2017.
- ^ "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
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