Bailey May
Filipino singer, actor and model

Bailey May

The basics
Quick facts
Intro
Filipino singer, actor and model
Gender:
Male
Birth:
6 August 2002(Cebu City, Philippines)
Star sign:
Biography menu
Menu

Jump to

Introduction Early life Acting career Music career Filmography Discography Awards and nominations
The details
Biography

Introduction

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
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
Year Album Title Recording label Certification Ref.
2015
Bailey
Star Music
TBA

Singles

Title Year Peak Album
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
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
O Pag-ibig
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
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 N/A Nominated
2017 Wish 107.9 Awards Wish Young Artist of the Year N/A Nominated
12th Myx Music Awards Favorite Music Video
O Pag-ibig
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
O Pag-ibig
Won
Best Engineered Recording Nominated
Song of the Year Nominated