# Khimo Gumatay

Khimo Gumatay (born September 24, 1999), known mononymously as Khimo, is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He is the winner of the second season of Idol Philippines.

## 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. 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, and singing commercial jingles. In College, he became a member of the UMak Chorale that helped him to get the scholarship, eventually finished his studies. 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.

## Career
### 2019–2021: Career beginnings

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". In 2021, Gumatay released his debut single "Where the Sun Goes" featuring singer-songwriter and composer Dotty.
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 | |
Your Moment - Singing Category (as part of the duo, Binary) performances and results :
| Week | Theme | Song | Original Artist | Date | Result | Result | Ref. |
| Your First Moment | — | "Kathang Isip" (vs. Inside City and Soul Divas) | Ben&Ben | November 16, 2019 | 80.00% | Proceed to level 2 | |
| Your Moment of Choice | — | — (vs. Verse Band and Maka Girls) | — | December 28 & 29, 2019 | 82.78% | Eliminated | |

### 2022: 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". In August 2022, his performance of Brian McKnight's "One Last Cry" received an approval from Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris. 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" and winning piece "My Time", 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.
Idol Philippines Season 2 performances and results :
| Week | Theme | Song | Original Artist | Date | Result | Result |
| Audition | — | "Isn't She Lovely" | Stevie Wonder | July 16, 2022 | Got 4 Yes from the Judges | Advanced to Idol City |
| 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 |
| Live Round Week 3: Top 8 | Teleserye and Movie Theme Songs | "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 | September 3 & 4, 2022 | Non-competition performance | Bottom four |
| Live Round Week 4: Top 6 | Showstoppers | "End of the Road" | Boyz II Men | September 10 & 11, 2022 | 96.13% | Safe |
| Live Round Week 4: Top 6 | Showstoppers | "Di Bale Na Lang" (alongside Gary Valenciano, Bryan Chong, and PJ Fabia) | Gary Valenciano | September 10 & 11, 2022 | Non-competition performance | Safe |
| Final Week | The Final Showdown - Top 5 | "You're Still the One" | Shania Twain | September 17, 2022 | 92.63% | Safe |
| Final Week | The Grand Finale | "Bagong Simula" | Jem Macatuno | September 18, 2022 | 89.00% | Winner |
| Final Week | The Grand Finale | "My Time" | Himself | September 18, 2022 | 89.00% | Winner |

### 2022–present: Post-Idol Philippines Season 2

The day after winning the Idol Philippines, Gumatay appeared on the morning show TeleRadyo. On September 23, Gumatay performed "My Time" on It's Showtime. 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, where he performed "My Time". On September 28, Khimo made an appearance on the morning show Frontline sa Umaga.

## Discography
### Singles

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

### Collaborations

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

## 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 | Makati City | Philippines | virtual via Facebook Live | |

### Performances on award shows and specials

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

## Filmography
### Television

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