Bailey May facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bailey May
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May in 2018
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| Born | 6 August 2002 |
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| Education | Notre Dame High School, Norwich |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Genres | dance pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2015–present |
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Bailey Thomas Cabello May (born August 6, 2002) is a Filipino-British star known for his talents in singing, acting, and dancing. He first became famous online for his cover songs of artists like Sean Kingston and Daniel Padilla.
In 2015, his fame grew when he joined the reality TV show Pinoy Big Brother: 737. He became a fan favorite and finished as the fourth teen placer. In 2017, he joined the international pop group Now United as the representative for the Philippines. He was with the group until 2023, when he decided to focus on his solo career.
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Early Life and Family
Bailey May was born in Cebu City, Philippines. His mother, Vanessa May, is from Cebu, and his father, Matthew May, is British. Because of his parents' nationalities, Bailey has dual citizenship, meaning he is a citizen of both the Philippines and the United Kingdom. He has a younger sister named Maya.
When Bailey was four years old, his family moved to Norwich, England. He grew up there and went to Notre Dame High School. Even though he lived in England, his family often visited the Philippines for holidays. At age twelve, Bailey moved back to the Philippines for good. Soon after, he auditioned online for the reality show Pinoy Big Brother: 737 and was chosen to be a housemate.
Showbiz Career
Becoming a TV Star
Bailey's journey in the spotlight began in 2015 on Pinoy Big Brother: 737. His friendly personality made him popular with viewers, and he finished in fourth place.
After the show, he quickly moved into acting. He landed a role in the popular TV series On the Wings of Love. In the show, he played Harry Fausto, the cousin of the main character, Clark, who was played by James Reid. His character also had a love interest played by Ylona Garcia, who was also his fellow housemate from Pinoy Big Brother.
Music Journey
Bailey's passion for music has been a big part of his career. He has released his own music and was also a member of a global pop group.
Starting His Music Career
In 2015, Bailey started his music career while still in the spotlight from Pinoy Big Brother. He and fellow housemate Ylona Garcia recorded a duet called "Magmahal Muli" (which means To Love Again). He also recorded a solo cover of the song "Now We're Together." Both songs were released on Spotify in August 2015. Later that year, in November, he released his first EP, a short album titled Bailey May.
Joining Now United
In 2017, Bailey took a huge step in his career by joining Now United, a pop group with members from different countries all over the world. Bailey was chosen to represent the Philippines. As part of Now United, he traveled the globe, performing in countries like Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, and the United States.
He was a key singer in many of their songs. For example, he was the lead singer in the 2019 song "Afraid Of Letting Go," and its music video was filmed in Manila. He also sang parts of the song "Sundin Ang Puso" in the Tagalog language. In early 2023, Bailey announced he was leaving Now United to work on his own music as a solo artist. His last song with the group was "Odo."
Going Solo
After leaving Now United, Bailey began his solo career. In August 2023, he was featured on the song "Reason Why" by American choreographer Matt Stefanina. In October 2024, Bailey released his own single, "Come Closer."
TV Shows and Documentaries
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Himself / Housemate | Contestant, 4th Teen Big Placer |
| Trending: Love | Zach Rodriguez | Co-lead role | |
| 2015–present | ASAP | Himself | Performer and guest |
| 2015–2016 | On the Wings of Love | Harry Fausto | Supporting role |
| 2016 | We Love OPM: The Celebrity Sing-Offs | Himself | Contestant |
| 2017 | Maalaala Mo Kaya: Autograph | Daniel Padilla | Episode role |
| 2022–2023 | Dream Maker | Himself | Mentor |
Documentaries
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Meet Bailey | Himself | A short film on the Now United YouTube channel about his life story. |
| Dreams Come True: The Documentary | A film showing how the pop group Now United was formed. |
Music Releases
Albums and EPs
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Songs
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "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 | |
| "Reason Why" (Matt Steffanina featuring Bailey May) |
2023 | Non-album single |
| "Come Closer" | 2024 | TBA |
Awards and Recognition
Throughout his career, Bailey has been recognized for his talent. In 2015, he won the Male Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the RAWR Awards. He also won Male Celebrity of the Night at the 29th PMPC Star Awards for Television.
His song "O Pag-ibig" with Ylona Garcia was very successful, winning several awards at the Himig Handog festival in 2016, including MYX Best Music Video. In 2017, he was named the Most Promising Male Singer/Performer of the Year at the 48th GMMSF Box-Office Entertainment Awards.
