Khimo Gumatay
Born (2000-09-24) September 24, 2000 (age 23)
Makati City, Philippines
Other namesKhimo
EducationAB - Political Science
Major in Paralegal Studies
University of Makati
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2019–present
Known for
Musical career
Genres
[1]
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels
  • Old School Records
(2021)
(2022–present)

Khimo Gumatay (born September 24, 2000), known mononymously as Khimo, is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He is the winner of the second season of Idol Philippines.[2]

Early life

Gumatay, the second of three kids, was born and raised to a clan of performers; his father was a member of the famous "The Singing Cooks and Waiters" and a sister who also sings but settled into the military.[3] On his teenage years, Gumatay was advised by his family to enter the police or the military service, but his love and passion for singing prevailed which resulted to music trainings, joining competitions,[4] and singing commercial jingles.[5] In College, he became a member of the UMak Chorale[6] that helped him to get the scholarship, eventually finished his studies.[7] In a media conference, Gumatay shared that during the pandemic he became a live streamer to generate funds that leads him to be a part of an international singing competition held on Instagram organized by Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris.[8]

Career

2019–2021: Career beginnings

Main articles: Tawag ng Tanghalan (season 3, quarter IV) and Your Moment

In 2019, Gumatay contended in the fourth quarter of the third season of Tawag ng Tanghalan with his version of Jason Derulo's hit "Marry Me". That same year, he also participated on Your Moment as part of the duo called "Binary".[1] In 2021, Gumatay released his debut single "Where the Sun Goes" featuring singer-songwriter and composer Dotty.[9]

Tawag ng Tanghalan sa Showtime Season 3 performances and results
Week Theme Song Original Artist Date Result Ref.
Quarter 4 Week 4 — "Marry Me"

(vs. Juluis Cawaling)

Jason Derulo April 30, 2019 Eliminated [1][10]
Your Moment - Singing Category (as part of the duo, Binary) performances and results
Week Theme Song Original Artist Date Result Ref.
Your First Moment — "Kathang Isip"

(vs. Inside City and Soul Divas)

Ben&Ben November 16, 2019 80.00% Proceed to level 2 [1][10]
Your Moment of Choice — —

(vs. Verse Band and Maka Girls)

— December 28 & 29, 2019 82.78% Eliminated

2022: Idol Philippines Season 2

Main article: Idol Philippines (season 2)

In July 2022, his audition piece "Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder garnered praises from the judges; with Regine Velasquez saying "the hopeful knows how to play his cards well, how to hit the high notes and charm his audience".[3] In August 2022, his performance of Brian McKnight's "One Last Cry" received an approval from Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris.[11] On September 18, he was announced as the grand winner of Idol Philippines after garnering 89 percent of combined judges scores and public votes with his journey song "Bagong Simula"[12] and winning piece "My Time",[13] earning a ₱1 million cash prize, a franchise from Dermacare worth ₱3 million, a house and lot worth ₱2.5 million from Camella Homes, and a contract with Star Music.[14][15]

Idol Philippines Season 2 performances and results
Week Theme Song Original Artist Date Result Ref.
Audition — "Isn't She Lovely" Stevie Wonder July 16, 2022 Got 4 Yes from the Judges Advanced to Idol City [3]
Group Round — "Kapag Ako ay Nagmahal"

(vs. Bryan Chong, Eian Bryle, JB Pallarca and Paul Macalindong)

Jolina Magdangal August 6, 2022 Saved by the judges with Bryan Chong and Paul Macalindong Advanced to Next Round
Do or Die Round — "I Want To Know What Love Is"

(vs. Bino Serito, Dior Bronia, Justin Ortega, Christian Tibayan, and Thias)

Foreigner August 7, 2022 Saved by the judges Advanced to Top 20
Solo Round Solo Song "Tala" Sarah Geronimo August 13, 2022 Saved by the judges Advanced to Top 12
Live Round Week 1: Top 12 Hugot Songs "One Last Cry" Brian McKnight August 20 & 21, 2022 74.78% Safe
Live Round Week 2: Top 10 Songs of Ogie Alcasid "Kailangan Kita" Ogie Alcasid August 27 & 28, 2022 82.10% Safe
Live Round Week 3: Top 8 Teleserye and Movie Theme Songs "Hataw Na" Gary Valenciano September 3 & 4, 2022 83.48% Bottom four
"Summer Nights"/"You're the One That I Want"
alongside the Idol Top 8 (Ann Raniel, Bryan Chong, Delly Cuales, Kice, PJ Fabia, Ryssi Avila, and Trisha Gomez) 		John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Non-competition performance
Live Round Week 4: Top 6 Showstoppers "End of the Road" Boyz II Men September 10 & 11, 2022 96.13% Safe
"Di Bale Na Lang"
(alongside Gary Valenciano, Bryan Chong, and PJ Fabia) 		Gary Valenciano Non-competition performance
Final Week The Final Showdown - Top 5[16] "You're Still the One" Shania Twain September 17, 2022 92.63% Safe [17]
The Grand Finale "Bagong Simula" Jem Macatuno September 18, 2022 89.00% Winner[18]
"My Time" Himself

2022–present: Post-Idol Philippines Season 2

The day after winning the Idol Philippines, Gumatay appeared on the morning show TeleRadyo.[19] On September 23, Gumatay performed "My Time"[20] on It's Showtime.[21] On September 25, Khimo together with Ryssi Avila, Kice, Ann Raniel, and Bryan Chong officially launched as a new addition on the Philippines' Sunday variety show ASAP Natin 'To,[22] where he performed "My Time".[23] On September 28, Khimo made an appearance on the morning show Frontline sa Umaga.[24]

Discography

Singles

Year Song Title Album Composer(s) Label(s) Ref.
2021 "Where the Sun Goes"
(featuring Dotty) 		Where The Sun Goes - Single Nhiko Viktor, Dotty Old School Records[25] on behalf of Star Music [9]
2022 "My Time" Idol Philippines Season 2 Jeremy Glinoga[26] Star Music [27]
"Sino Ka Ba" The Iron Heart Rox Santos, Jeremy Glinoga, Jonathan Manalo [28]

Collaborations

Year Song Title Album Composer(s) Label(s) Ref.
2022 "Tayo ang Ligaya ng Isa't Isa"[A] Tayo ang Ligaya ng Isa't Isa - Single Robert Labayen Star Music [29]

Concerts and tours

Joint tours and concerts

Year Date Title City Country Venue Ref.
2020 December 17 & 24 Reach Out: Revive the High Five Virtual Concert 2020[B] Makati City Philippines virtual via Facebook Live [30]

Performances on award shows and specials

Year Date Title Performed song(s) Country Ref.
2022 September 27 2nd Diamond Excellence Awards "My Time" Philippines [31]
October 28 Christmas Like No Other — [32]
November 23 35th Awit Awards Nonoy Zuñiga Medley[C] [33]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2022 – present ASAP Natin 'To Himself Aired every Sunday. [34]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ "The track was released as a theme song of ABS CBN's Christmas ID 2022 with Kapamilya artists Sharon Cuneta, Piolo Pascual, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Kathryn Bernardo, Daniel Padilla, Gary Valenciano, Martin Nievera, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Sarah Geronimo, Jolina Magdangal, Melai Cantiveros, Jed Madela, Chito Miranda, Moira Dela Torre, Angeline Quinto, Klarisse De Guzman, Erik Santos, KZ Tandingan, Anne Curtis, Kim Chiu, Joshua Garcia, Janella Salvador, Jane De Leon, Darren Espanto, AC Bonifacio, Donny Pangilinan, Belle Mariano, Francine Diaz, Kyle Echarri, Seth Fedelin, Andrea Brillantes, KD Estrada and Alexa Ilacad."
  2. ^ "Together with Mayonnaise, Janine Teñoso, UMak Jammers, UMak Dance Xtreme, Eygee De Vera, Kyle Philippe Mallari, Juniel Morillo, JAMArineros, Synco, KIJ, Keryx Krisha, Stacey Balut, and Roda Dizon; with special appearance of Ian Pangilinan, Arkin Del Rosario, Miguel Echano, Mr. and Ms. UMak 2020, and Ms. Makati 2019 Beatrice Santos."
  3. ^ "Alongside Idol Philippines Season 2 alumni Ryssi Avila, PJ Fabia, Ann Raniel, and Bryan Chong"

References

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  5. ^ Liezel dela Cruz (2022-09-26). "Khimo, Ryssi, Kice, Bryan, Ann Raniel get candid about their lives as they face the media". ent.abs-cbn.com. Archived from the original on 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2022-10-27.
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  9. ^ a b "New artists Khimo, Dotty introduce lockdown-inspired song "Where the Sun Goes"". Newsen. 2021-04-09. Archived from the original on 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2022-10-20 – via Manila Bulletin.
  10. ^ a b "Previously-Eliminated Singers Form Duo to Advance on ABS-CBN's "YOUR MOMENT"". Entertainment. 2019-11-18. Archived from the original on 2022-10-19. Retrieved 2022-10-19 – via Morgan Magazine.
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  22. ^ "'Idol PH' changes lives". Entertainment. 2022-09-28. Archived from the original on 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2022-10-27 – via The Manila Times.
  23. ^ "How 'Idol PH' made a mark in the lives of 2022 finalists". Entertainment. 2022-10-01. Archived from the original on 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2022-10-27 – via The Manila Standard.
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  25. ^ "Where the Sun Goes - Song Credits". Star Music. 2021-04-09. Retrieved 2022-10-20 – via Tidal.
  26. ^ "Khimo clinches the title as 'Idol Philippines' season 2 grand winner". Entertainment. 2022-09-19. Archived from the original on 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2022-10-27 – via Manila Bulletin.
  27. ^ "My Time - Song Credits". Star Music. 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2022-10-20 – via Tidal.
  28. ^ "'Idol PH' winner Khimo Gumatay records 'The Iron Heart' theme song". Entertainment. 2022-11-15. Archived from the original on 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2022-11-16 – via ABS CBN News.
  29. ^ Citations about Khimo as part of "Tayo ang Ligaya ng Isa't Isa":
  30. ^ "Reach Out: Revive the High Five Virtual Concert 2020". Pop Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2022-10-27. Retrieved 2020-12-21 – via Inquirer.
  31. ^ Raymond Lumagsao (2022-09-28). "Idol Philippines, BGYO, BINI, atbp wagi sa ikalawang Diamond Excellence Awards" [Idol Philippines, BGYO, BINI, etc. won the second Diamond Excellence Awards]. Showbiz atbp (in Tagalog). Archived from the original on 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2022-09-28 – via Balita.
  32. ^ "Araneta City kicks off 'Christmas Like No Other' with lighting of iconic giant tree". Celebrities, Entertainment, Entertainment News, Movies, Music. 2022-10-29. Archived from the original on 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2022-10-29 – via Manila Bulletin.
  33. ^ Citations about Khimo Gumatay as one of the performers on the 35th Awit Awards:
  34. ^ For citations about Khimo Gumatay as part of ASAP Natin 'To:

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