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 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 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 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 "Summer Nights"/"You're the One That I Want" alongside the Idol Top 8 () 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" () Gary Valenciano Non-competition performance Final Week The Final Showdown - Top 5 "You're Still the One" Shania Twain September 17, 2022 92.63% Safe The Grand Finale "Bagong Simula" Jem Macatuno September 18, 2022 89.00% Winner "My Time" Himself
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.
In August 2026, he is announced to be one of the participants for the Philippine Selection Night, the Philippine national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, with the song "Reason to Live", composed by Stephen Tan.
Discography Singles Year Song Title Album Composer(s) Label(s) 2021"Where the Sun Goes" Where The Sun Goes - Single Nhiko Viktor, Dotty Old School Records on behalf of Star Music 2022"My Time" Idol Philippines Season 2 Jeremy GlinogaStar Music "Sino Ka Ba"The Iron HeartRox Santos, Jeremy Glinoga, Jonathan Manalo
Collaborations Year Song Title Album Composer(s) Label(s) 2022"Tayo ang Ligaya ng Isa't Isa" Tayo ang Ligaya ng Isa't Isa - Single Robert Labayen Star Music Citations about Khimo as part of "Tayo ang Ligaya ng Isa't Isa":
Concerts and tours
Joint tours and concerts
Year Date Title City Country Venue 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 October 28 Christmas Like No Other November 23 35th Awit Awards Nonoy Zuñiga Medley Citations about Khimo Gumatay as one of the performers on the 35th Awit Awards:
Filmography Television Year Title Role Notes 2022 – present ASAP Natin 'To Himself Aired every Sunday. For citations about Khimo Gumatay as part of ASAP Natin 'To:
See also List of Idols winners 2022 in Philippine music
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