Bailey May
Bailey May | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bailey Thomas Cabello May August 6, 2002 |
| Nationality | Filipino, British |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Model, Recording Artist |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | Star Magic (2015–present) |
| Website | Bailey May on Twitter |
Bailey Thomas Cabello May (born August 6, 2002) is a Filipino-British young 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 Pinoy Big Brother and won as the third runner-up (4th Teen Big Placer).[1]
Early life
May was born in Cebu, Philippines to a Filipino mother and a British father, but had been living in Norwich, England with his family since he was four years old. He got his vocal talent from his parents, Matthew May and Vanessa Cabello-May, who were both singers on a cruise ship. He has a younger sister named Maya Luiza. He attended Notre Dame High School. He returned to the Philippines at twelve years old when he successfully became an official housemate after auditioning online for the 10th year edition of Pinoy Big Brother.[2][3]
Acting career
May auditioned as a housemate in Pinoy Big Brother: 737 and successfully entered in 2015. He won as third runner-up (4th Teen Big Placer). He is, by far, 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]
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 way back 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 will be releasing his debut album which will be produced by Jamie Rivera under Star Music.[10] On November 20, the self-titled album was released on Spotify.[11]
Personal life
May is very close friends with Ylona Garcia. They met inside the PBB house.[12][13]
Filmography
Television
| Television | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Network |
| 2015 | Pinoy Big Brother: 737 | Himself - Housemate | 4th Teen Big Placer | ABS-CBN |
| It's Showtime | Himself - Performer | Guest every Saturdays | ||
| ASAP 20 | Himself - Performer | |||
| On the Wings of Love | Harry Fausto | Teleserye debut | ||
Accolades
| Accolades | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
References
- ^ "'Pinoy Big Brother' 3rd, 4th big winners named". Philippine Star. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ "Meet PBB 737's second housemate: Bailey May the Global Gwapito ng UK". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ "PBB 737 Housemate: Bailey May Thomas the 'Global Gwapito of UK'". Zeibiz. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ "PBB:737 Teen Big 4". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ "PBB 737: 4th Teen Big Placer - Bailey May". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ "Ylona Garcia and Bailey May to Join JaDine in 'On the Wings of Love'". Random Republika. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
- ^ "Ylona and Bailey join 'On The Wings of Love'". CHISMS. Retrieved 2015-11-29.
- ^ "Bailey, Ylona sing "Magmahal Muli"". ABS-CBN Entertainment. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ "WATCH: Bailey, Ylona sing 'Magmahal Muli' with Sam, Say". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ "Bailey May's album to be produced by Jamie Rivera". Star Cinema News. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ "Bailey getting excited for Spotify album launch". ENCHOS. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ "Bailey May sets his eyes on Ylona Garcia". CHISMS. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ "WATCH: Ylona reveals feelings for Bailey on 'PBB'". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ "'KathNiel' faces 'JaDine,' 'LizQuen,' 'KimXi,' anong and other nominees as Favorite Loveteam". Star Cinema News. Retrieved 2015-12-17.
- ^ "Full List of Winners of the very first RAWR Awards". LionHear TV. Retrieved 2015-12-17.
- ^ "List of Winners: 29th PMPC Star Awards for TV 2015". The Summit Express. Retrieved 2015-12-17.