Bailey May

Bailey Thomas Cabello May (born 6 August 2002) is a Filipino and British singer, songwriter, 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). 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 May was born in Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines to a Cebuana mother, Vanessa May (née Cabello), and a British father, Matthew May who works for Serco as a hospitality and custody officer, and is a worship leader at Soul Church, Norwich. 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.

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.

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).

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

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. His self-titled debut EP Bailey May was released in November 2015.

2017–2023: Now United 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 includes 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. At the beginning of 2021, the group released the single 'How Far We've Come' wherein he's the only male vocalist who sang the song. At the beginning of April 2021, May didn't participate in 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.

2023-present: Solo career On August 9, 2023, a few days after his birthday, American choreographer, Matt Stefanina released Reason Why featuring Bailey. The music video, which was released on August 29, featured his fellow Now United member, Sofya Plotnikoya.

On October 18, 2024, Bailey released "Come Closer".

Filmography

Television Year Title Role Type of role 2015 Pinoy Big Brother: 737 Himself / housemate Contestant Trending: Love Zach Rodriguez Co-lead role 2015–present ASAP Himself Guest / performer 2015 It's Showtime Himself Guest / performer 2015–2016 On the Wings of Love Harry Fausto Extended cast 2016 Myx Himself Celebrity VJ 2016 We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-Offs Himself (Voice Next Door) Contestant 2017 Maalaala Mo Kaya: Autograph Daniel Padilla Cast episode 2022–2023 Dream Maker: Search for the Next Global Pop Group Himself Mentor 2024 It's Showtime Himself Guest / performer

Documentaries

Discography

Extended plays +List of EPs and selected details Title Details Bailey May Released: November 27, 2015 Label: Star Music Formats: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist + List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, with selected chart positions and album name Title Year Peaks Album PHL "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 "Come Closer" 2024 — "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory."*" denotes the chart did not exist at that time.

As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, showing year released, with selected chart positions and album nameTitleYearPeakAlbum PHL "Reason Why" (Matt Steffanina featuring Bailey May) 2023 — "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory.

Guest appearances + List of other appearances, showing year released, other artist(s) credited and album nameTitleYearOther artist(s)Album"Magmahal Muli" 2015 Ylona Garcia Pinoy Big Brother 737

Awards and nominations