High Street (TV series)
| High Street | |
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 Promotional Poster | |
| Genre | Drama Mystery |
| Written by | Bridgette Ann M. Rebuca John Joseph Tuason Kay Conlu-Brondial |
| Directed by | Onat Diaz Lino Cayetano |
| Starring |
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| Music by | Len Calvo Adriane Macalipay |
| Opening theme | "Kalma Kahit Magulo" by All-Stars[a] |
| Composer | Jonathan Manalo |
| Country of origin | Philippines |
| Original languages | Filipino English |
| No. of episodes | 7 (as of May 21, 2024) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Carlo Katigbak Cory V. Vidanes Laurenti M. Dyogi Jaime C. Lopez Roldeo T. Endrinal Rondel P. Lindayag Kylie Manalo-Balagtas |
| Producers | Rosselle Soldao-Gannaban Minelle Nielo Espiritu Camille Rosales-Navarro |
| Production location | Metro Manila |
| Cinematography | Cesca Lee |
| Editors | Rommel Malimban John Ryan Bonifacio Christine Ang Karla Diaz |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 22-37 minutes |
| Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment |
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| Network |
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| Release | May 13, 2024 – present |
| Related | |
| Senior High | |
High Street is a Philippine television mystery drama series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. Directed by Onat Diaz and Lino Cayetano, it is the sequel to Senior High. and stars Andrea Brillantes, Juan Karlos Labajo, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Elijah Canlas, Daniela Stranner, Miggy Jimenez, Tommy Alejandrino, Gela Atayde, Angel Aquino, Romnick Sarmenta, and Dimples Romana.[1][2] The series premiered on May 13, 2024 on the channel's Primetime Bida line-up replacing Can't Buy Me Love.[3]
Plot[edit]
Five years after Northford High School Graduation, William was in a coma, but suddenly, he finally woke up and gained consciousness. Sky, now a multimedia reporter, has her worst nightmares of William. One day, Sky showed her project in front of executives about William’s atrocious activities with victims interviewed by her. Dante, the multimedia company's boss, hired Sky after she convinced him to give her a chance to take a job. At night, Sky and her friends were reunited at Sanya’s and Kenjie’s engagement party (and also an unofficial Northford reunion). While Sky and her friends were partying, an unknown hacker took Sky’s phone, which she left, went into hiding, and downloaded software to track her motives as much as possible. A few moments later, Sky was finding her phone, and Gino found it and gave it to her.
One morning, Sky was ten minutes late due to the hacker’s motive to turn off the alarm set on her phone. She met Wesley and Nikki, in which they could work together with Sky on their first project. One night, Tania unexpectedly meets a woman named Tori, whom she had a minor bicycle accident. In the morning, Sky visits Luna and Harry’s resting place, which then receives a surprise incident by a stalker whom she believes to be Z. She tells Gino about the incident. Then he calls Archie, who is imprisoned in Orange County, California. Later, Cecille took Gino to face William, which angered him.
Later in the morning, Sky gets into trouble as leaked footage spreads throughout the internet, revealing that an angry Dante has fired her, Wesley, and Nikki. Tim, now a cyber investigator for the PNP, tried to help Sky, but Police Captain Emil Concha refused to let him cooperate as it could tarnish his reputation. Afterward, Sky returned to the same building and witnessed the male hacker but could not catch him. She then catches the same witness, who eventually gets paid by the hacker, and convinces him of their motives. This led to Sky, Wesley, and Nikki being put under suspension instead by Dante.
Gino was checking on William’s nervous system by punctuating his feet with a needle. Afterward, Sky is determined to find Z and insists on seeing William to quell her suspicions. She sneaks into the hospital, where William is captive. Upon seeing William, he wakes up and, in anger, sees Sky as she sacredly gets out of the room as quickly as possible. However, Cecile shows up and sees Sky, igniting her retaliation against her. Gino lets Sky get out of the hospital and tells her mother the truth about his father’s consciousness. Meanwhile, Tania unexpectedly meets Tori again when she finds her new job, and it appears that Tori is the CEO of Soleil. She gave Tania a task to become her assistant. Tim talked to Roxy, who is now a nurse, about Archie. She expressed her emotions about Archie’s broken promises and feeling abandoned while she had her son to take care of. Poch showed up, and then an intern doctor, Kevin, who is helpful to Roxy, had a chance to meet them. Then, at night, Kevin expresses to court Roxy as he takes her back home.
One night, Z arrived at the Aguerro family’s old house, but an unknown man took a photo of her and anonymously sent it to Sky. Later in the morning, Sky confronted her half-sister about threats to what had been happening for the past five years. Z told Sky that her mother, Sasha, died, and her brother Archie was in prison and that she had nowhere else to go. They hug each other for their forgiveness for unintentionally abandoning each other, but they are blindsided by a hacker who tracks their motives. Sky was supposed to take Z to the airport one morning for her safety. However, the kidnappers took Z unconsciously to the van as Sky saw the shocking incident and was unable to make her out in time.
Cast and characters[edit]
- Main cast
- Andrea Brillantes[1] as Sky Love Cruz[c]
- Juan Karlos Labajo[1][d] as Gino Acosta
- Zaijian Jaranilla[1] as Timothy "Tim" B. Castro
- Xyriel Manabat[1] as Roxanne Fatima "Roxy" G. Cristobal[e]
- Elijah Canlas[1] as Archimedes "Archie" M. Aguerro
- Daniela Stranner[2] as Zyra "Z" M. Aguerro
- Miggy Jimenez[1] as Pocholo "Poch" Robles
- Tommy Alejandrino[1] as Kenjie Wan
- Gela Atayde[1] as Sanya Alba
- Angel Aquino[1] as Tania Mae Cruz
- Romnick Sarmenta[1] as Dante T. Eballa
- Dimples Romana[1] as Victoria "Tori" Soler
- Supporting cast
- Mon Confiado[1] as Gov. William L. Acosta
- Ana Abad Santos[1] as Dr. Cecille Acosta
- Gerald Madrid[1] as Elmo M. Castro
- Angeli Bayani[1] as Editha "Edith" Borromeo-Castro
- Kean Cipriano[2] as Brandon
- Inka Magnaye[1] as Becca
- Rans Rifol[1] as Ria G. Cristobal[e]
- Harvey Bautista[1] as Wesley Mata
- AC Bonifacio[1] as Nikki Romero
- Ralph de Leon[1] as Dr. Kevin
- Argus Aspiras as Riley G. Cristobal[e][f]
- Recurring cast
- Art Acuña as PCOL Emil Concha[g]
- Franco Laurel as Atty. Jeff Bautista
- Cai Cortez as Ruth Chavez
- John Medina as Oliver Baculfo
- Maika Rivera as Cynthia
- Nour Hooshmand as Yana Rosales
- Sandy Aloba as Rosa
- Jude Hinumdum as Basil
- Lotlot Bustamante as Mona dela Peña
- Mike Liwag as PSMS Ramos[g]
- Miggy Campbell as Rigor
- Joel Molina as PSMS C. Esteves[g]
- Guest cast
- Kakki Teodoro[2] as Amanda Perino
Episodes[edit]
| No. | Title | TV title | Original air date[h] | AGB Nielsen Ratings (NUTAM People) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Danger Lurks" | "New Era" | May 13, 2024 | 4.8% | |
| Now a multimedia reporter, Sky is determined to forge her path despite being hunted by nightmares of William. Soon, she reunites with her friends from Northford, unaware of the danger lurking behind her. | |||||
| 2 | "A New Team" | "Stalker" | May 14, 2024 | 5.4% | |
| Following a job rejection, Tania helps a woman who encounters a minor bicycle accident. Sky visits Luna and Harry's resting place, where she catches a glimpse of her stalker whom she believes to be Z. | |||||
| 3 | "Father-Son Reunion" | "Wrath" | May 15, 2024 | 4.4% | |
| Gino reaches out to Archie in prison to confirm Z's whereabouts for Sky, while the rest of their friends speculate about a possible connivance. Later, Cecille finds a way to make Gino come face-to-face with his father. | |||||
| 4 | "Sabotaged" | "Fired" | May 16, 2024 | 5.0% | |
| Sky gets in trouble after an anonymous person sabotages her by leaking the developing story she is working on through her social media account. Tim tries to help his troubled friend, but the superior tells him not to interfere. | |||||
| 5 | "Facing the Devil" | "Face to Face" | May 17, 2024 | 4.0% | |
| As more questions plague her mind, Sky grows increasingly determined to find Z and insists on seeing WIlliam to quell her suspicions. She sneaks into the hospital, only to be faced with her worst nightmare. | |||||
| 6 | "Sisters" | "Warning" | May 20, 2024 | TBD | |
| Cecille catches Sky disguising as William's nurse, igniting her desire to retaliate against the young journalist. After receiving an anonymous tip about Z's whereabouts, Sky confronts her half-sister about the threats to her life. | |||||
| 7 | "Abducted" | "Abducted" | May 21, 2024 | TBD | |
| Tori takes Tania and discreetly tries to pry on her private life, Sky offers to accompany Z to the airport, only to witness a shocking incident. Meanwhile, Kevin expresses his intention to court Roxy. | |||||
| 8 | "The Hackers" | "Connivance" | May 22, 2024 | TBD | |
| Sky seeks Tim and the police's help in finding Z, but their search for leads proves to be a struggle. Sky's phone hackers' identities get revealed just as she comes up with a plan to trap them. Later, Sky receives an alarming video footage. | |||||
| 9 | "Person of Interest" | TBA | May 23, 2024 | TBD | |
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
Based on the actors' discussion on the video by ABS-CBN, High Street will take place five years after the graduation of Northford High School, and it could infuse a whole lot of maturity.[4]
In early April, Dreamscape Entertainment released a series of videos on its social media accounts that shows the preparations being made by the directors and cast members such as the script reading and look test.[5][6]
During the High Street Grand Mediacon on May 8, 2024, Andrea Brillantes admitted about feeling pressured following the success of Senior High saying, “I’m excited but I also have mixed emotions. Because whenever a show has a part two, there’s always pressure to make it better or for it to be as good as the first one.”[7]
Casting[edit]
On March 26, 2024, it was confirmed that the original cast of Senior High, Andrea Brillantes, Juan Karlos Labajo, Zaijian Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, Elijah Canlas, Miggy Jimenez, Gela Atayde, and Tommy Alejandrino will reprise their roles.[1] Angel Aquino, Mon Confiado, Gerald Madrid, Angeli Bayani, Ana Abad Santos, Rans Rifol, and Inka Magnaye will also reprise their roles.[1] New cast members also include Argus Aspiras, Ralph de Leon, AC Bonifacio, Harvey Bautista, Romnick Sarmenta, and Dimples Romana.[1] Daniela Stranner and Kean Cipriano have also appeared to reprise their roles.[2]
Filming[edit]
Production have started around early April,[8] and Dreamscape Entertainment have been able to have a glimpse of its behind-the-scenes footage on the first day of taping.[9][10][11]
Release[edit]
Promotion[edit]
An announcement was released on March 21, 2024.[12] A teaser trailer was released on April 23, 2024.[3] In preparation for the series premiere, a 5-episode web series Life After Senior High was released on April 22, 2024 via ABS-CBN Entertainment's YouTube channel and Dreamscape Entertainment's Facebook page.[13] The official trailer was released on May 1, 2024.[14]
Broadcast[edit]
High Street premiered on May 13, 2024 on Kapamilya Channel, with simulcast on A2Z and TV5, delayed simulcast on Jeepney TV, and streaming on Kapamilya Online Live.[3] It is streaming with advance episodes first on iWantTFC on May 11, 2024.[7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x Sibal, Gianna (March 26, 2024). "Here's What We Know About the Sequel of Senior High So Far". MEGA. Archived from the original on April 19, 2024. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "WATCH: The Making of "High Street"". ABS-CBN. May 8, 2024. Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Official teaser of "Senior High's" sequel series, "High Street," out now!". ABS-CBN. April 23, 2024. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ dela Cruz, Liezel (March 26, 2024). "Cast members express excitement, expectations as "High Street" takes shape". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on May 14, 2024. Retrieved April 26, 2024.
- ^ dela Cruz, Liezel (April 7, 2024). "It rained exciting moments at the first script reading of "High Street" cast". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on April 29, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (April 10, 2024). "High Street Unveiled: Cast Look Test". ABS-CBN. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ a b "Andrea makes explosive revelations in "High Street"". ABS-CBN. May 8, 2024. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ Deveza, Reyma (April 4, 2024). "Andrea Brillantes starts taping for 'High Street'". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on May 17, 2024. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (April 12, 2024). "Andrea, Juan Karlos take us on their first taping day for "High Street"". ABS-CBN. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ dela Cruz, Liezel (April 17, 2024). "Behind-the-Scenes: "High Street" cast feels first-day jitters as they begin filming". ABS-CBN. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ Bardinas, Mary Ann (May 4, 2024). "Behind-the-scenes: Angel and Dimples start taping for "High Street"". ABS-CBN Entertainment.
- ^ "IT'S OFFICIAL, THEY ARE BACK!". YouTube. March 21, 2024. Retrieved April 29, 2024.
- ^ ""Life After Senior High" webisodes unveils full story before "High Street," now available online". ABS-CBN. April 23, 2024. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
- ^ "#HighStreet: Official Trailer | HIGH STREET". YouTube. May 1, 2024.
Notes[edit]
- ^ Credits as per the show's closing credits
- ^ The series also airs on A2Z (analog free TV in Manila only, and digital TV in Nationwide only), Kapamilya Online Live, Jeepney TV (delayed telecast, cable TV only), and TV5 (free TV in Nationwide).
- ^ Per the TV Show, Senior High, Harry Aguerro is her biological father, but her legal last name is Cruz.
- ^ Credited as Juan Karlos.
- ^ a b c Per episode 1 of the Life After Senior High special mini series: The Cristobal sisters’ middle name is Garcia.
- ^ Archie is the biological father of Roxy’s son Riley, but the child only has Roxy’s last name.
- ^ a b c The character's rank is based on R.A. No. 11200, the current law prescribing police ranks in the Philippines
- ^ iWantTFC shows two episodes first in advance before it broadcasts on TV.
