Filipino actor, model, and singer
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).
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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
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May was born in
Cebu City
,
Cebu
, Philippines to a
Cebuana
mother, Vanessa May (
nee
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.
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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
.
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Acting career
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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).
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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
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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
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2015?2016: Music career beginnings
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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
.
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His self-titled debut EP
Bailey May
was released in November 2015.
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2017?2023: Now United
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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 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
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Television
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Documentaries
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Year
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Title
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Character
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Notes
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Reference
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2018
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Meet Bailey
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Himself
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Frame on the
Now United
YouTube channel, where he talks about his whole life story until he became a member of the group
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Dreams Come True: The Documentary
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Documentary showing the creation of the global pop group
Now United
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Discography
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Extended plays
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Singles
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As lead artist
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As featured artist
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Guest appearances
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Awards and nominations
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Year
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Film Awards/Critics
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Award
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Nominated Work
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Result
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2015
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Pinoy Big Brother: 737
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4th Teen Big Placer
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?
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Finalist
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Star Cinema
Awards
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Favorite TV Loveteam
with
Ylona Garcia
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Nominated
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ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards
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Pop Teen Heartthrob
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Pop Teen Loveteam
with Ylona Garcia
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RAWR Awards
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Male Breakthrough Artist of the Year
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Won
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29th PMPC Star Awards for Television
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Male Celebrity of the Night
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Won
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2016
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Himig Handog
PPop Lovesong
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MYX Best Music Video
with Ylona Garcia
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"O Pag-ibig"
with Ylona Garcia
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Won
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One Music PH's Favorite Interpreter
with Ylona Garcia
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MOR Choice Awards
with Ylona Garcia
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TFC Global Choice Award
with Ylona Garcia
|
Push Awards
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Push Like Newcomer
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?
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Won
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Yes! Magazine
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Most Beautiful Stars (Love Team Category)
with Ylona Garcia
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Included
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8th PMPC Star Awards for Music
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Best New Male Recording Artist of the Year
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Nominated
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Song of the Year
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"Gusto Kita"
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Dance Album of the Year
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Bailey
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30th PMPC Star Awards for Television
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Best New Male TV Personality
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On the Wings of Love
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Nominated
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ASAP Pop Viewers' Choice Awards
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Pop Male Hottie
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?
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Nominated
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2017
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Wish 107.9 Awards
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Wish Young Artist of the Year
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Nominated
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12th Myx Music Awards
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Favorite Music Video
with Ylona Garcia
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"O Pag-ibig"
with Ylona Garcia
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Nominated
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Favorite Song
with Ylona Garcia
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Nominated
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Favorite Myx Celeb VJ
with Ylona Garcia
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?
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Nominated
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48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards
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Most Promising Male Singer/Performer of the Year
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Bailey
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Won
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MOR Choice Awards
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Song of the Year
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"O Pag-ibig"
with Ylona Garcia
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Won
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30th Awit Awards
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Best Pop Recording
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Won
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Best Engineered Recording
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Nominated
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Song of the Year
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Nominated
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References
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External links
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