Bailey May
Bailey May | |
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Born | Bailey Thomas Cabello May |
Nationality | Filipino, British |
Occupation | • Singer • Actor • Model • Endorser |
Years active | 2015–present |
Agent(s) | Star Magic (2015–present), Co Manager Ming Tiñana |
Website | Bailey May on Facebook |
Bailey Thomas Cabello May is a Filipino-British TV personality, actor, commercial model, and recording artist, of dual Filipino and British citizenship. He was first recognized on the Internet when he posted his videos of singing various artists like Sean Kingston and Daniel Padilla. In 2015, he auditioned and successfully entered the 10th year edition of Pinoy Big Brother (aka Pinoy Big Brother: 737) aired over at ABS-CBN. He eventually won as third runner-up (4th Teen Big Placer).[1]
Early life
May was born in Cebu, Philippines to a Filipino mother and a British father. At 4 years old, his family moved to Norwich, England where he lived until he was 12 years old, although on occasions he would go back to the Philippines with his family for holidays. He attended Notre Dame High School in Norwich during his elementary education.
He got his vocal talent from his parents, Matthew May and Vanessa Cabello-May, who were both singers on a cruise ship. He also has a younger sister named Maya Luiza.
At 12 years old, he returned permanently to the Philippines when he became an official housemate after auditioning online for Pinoy Big Brother: 737.[2][3]
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.[4][5]
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[6][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
In July 2015, May together with fellow housemate Ylona Garcia recorded their own version of "Magmahal Muli" (Lit. To Love Again),[8] which was composed and first sung by Sam Milby and Say Alonzo from 2005's season one of Pinoy Big Brother.[9] The next month, he recorded his own version of "Now We're Together" which was originally sung by Khalil Ramos. On August 9, 2015 both songs were released on Spotify.
On November 11, 2015, he announced that he would be releasing his debut album which is produced by Jamie Rivera under Star Music with the carrier single "Gusto Kita" (Lit. I Like You).[10] On November 20, the self-titled album was released on Spotify.[11] The album includes the songs; "Gusto Kita", written by Jamie Rivera, "Can You Be My Girl", written by Jamie Rivera, "Gotta Win", "Now We're Together", and "Build Me Up, Buttercup."
In March 2016, He and Ylona recorded the duet song "O Pag-ibig" (Lit. Oh Love) for the Himig Handog 2016 song competition, which had its finals night last April 24, 2016. The song was awarded as MYX Best Music Video Award, TFC's Global Choice Award, MOR 101.9 Texter's Choice Award and One Music Philippines Favorite Interpreter Choice Award.
Music videos were also released under Star Music that was previewed on MYX on the year 2016. "Gusto Kita" music video was posted on February 29, 2016 which already gained a million of views while the "Can You Be My Girl" music video was posted on October 19, 2016.
Personal life
May is very close friends with his former Pinoy Big Brother fellow teen housemate and current on-screen partner Ylona Garcia. They met and became close inside the Pinoy Big Brother house.[12][13]
Filmography
Television
Television | ||||
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Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Himself – Housemate | 4th Teen Big Placer | |
It's Showtime | Himself – Performer | |||
ASAP 20 | Himself – Performer | |||
On the Wings of Love | Harry Fausto | Teleserye debut | ||
2016 | Myx | Himself – Celebrity VJ | ||
2016 | We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-Offs | Himself | Competed as a member of Voice Next Door |
Album
ALBUM | |||
Films | ||||
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Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
2016 | Bloody Crayons | Tommy | Film debut |
Accolades
Accolades | |||
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Year | Nominated Work | Award/Recognition | Result |
2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Star Cinema Award for Favorite TV Loveteam (with Ylona Garcia) | Nominated[14] |
ASAP Pop Teen Choice Awards for Pop Teen Heartthrob | |||
ASAP Pop Teen Choice Awards for Pop Teen Loveteam (with Ylona Garcia) | |||
RAWR Awards for Male Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Won[15][16] | ||
Himself | 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television Male Celebrity of the Night | ||
2016 | Himself | Himig Handog 2016 Best Music Video (with Ylona Garcia)
Himig Handog 2016 One Music PH's Favorite Interpreter (with Ylona Garcia) Himig Handog 2016 MOR Choice Awards (with Ylona Garcia) Himig Handog 2016 TFC Global Choice Award (with Ylona Garcia) |
Won |
2016 | Himself | Push Awards 2016 Push Like Newcomer | Won |
2016 | Himself | 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music Best New Male Recording Artist of the Year
8th PMPC Star Awards for Music Song of the Year "Gusto Kita" 8th PMPC Star Awards for Music Dance Album of the Year |
Pending |
References
- ^ "'Pinoy Big Brother' 3rd, 4th big winners named". Philippine Star. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "Meet PBB 737's second housemate: Bailey May the Global Gwapito ng UK". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "PBB 737 Housemate: Bailey May Thomas the 'Global Gwapito of UK'". Zeibiz. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "PBB:737 Teen Big 4". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "PBB 737: 4th Teen Big Placer – Bailey May". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "Ylona Garcia and Bailey May to Join JaDine in 'On the Wings of Love'". Random Republika. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- ^ "Ylona and Bailey join 'On The Wings of Love'". CHISMS. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
- ^ "Bailey, Ylona sing "Magmahal Muli"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "WATCH: Bailey, Ylona sing 'Magmahal Muli' with Sam, Say". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "Bailey May's album to be produced by Jamie Rivera". Star Cinema News. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "Bailey getting excited for Spotify album launch". ENCHOS. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "Bailey May sets his eyes on Ylona Garcia". CHISMS. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "WATCH: Ylona reveals feelings for Bailey on 'PBB'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved November 22, 2015.
- ^ "'KathNiel' faces 'JaDine,' 'LizQuen,' 'KimXi,' anong and other nominees as Favorite Loveteam". Star Cinema News. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ^ "Full List of Winners of the very first RAWR Awards". LionHear TV. Retrieved December 17, 2015.
- ^ "List of Winners: 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV 2015". The Summit Express. Retrieved December 17, 2015.