East Los High
| East Los High | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Teen drama |
| Created by |
Carlos Portugal Kathleen Bedoya |
| Written by |
Carlos Portugal Evangeline Ordaz Cris Franco |
| Directed by | Carlos Portugal |
| Starring |
Vannessa Vazquez Ray Diaz Jr. Andrea Sixtos Alexandra Rodriguez Rick Mancia Ashley Campuzano Vivian Lamolli Gabriel Chavarria Danielle Vega |
| Composer(s) | Juan Carlos Rodriguez |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) |
English Spanish |
| No. of seasons | 2 (3 ordered) |
| No. of episodes | 36 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
Katie Elmore Mota Mark Warshaw Mauricio Mota |
| Producer(s) |
Carlos Portugal Laurence Ducceschi Carlos Reza Evangeline Ordaz Kathleen Bedoya Nicole Ettinger |
| Editor(s) | Donna Mathewson |
| Location(s) | East Los Angeles, California |
| Running time | 22–24 minutes |
| Production company(s) |
Population Media Center Into Action Films The Alchemists Prajna Productions |
| Distributor | Hulu |
| Broadcast | |
| Original airing | June 3, 2013 – present |
| External links | |
| East Los High Website | |
East Los High is a teen drama series produced/directed/written by Carlos Portugal and starring Janine Larina, Gabriel Chavarria, and Alicia Sixtos.[1] The series is Hulu's first and only series with an all Latino cast.[2] The series airs weekdays on Hulu, also the whole series is available for Hulu Plus subscribers.
Plot
East Los High is a teen drama that reflects the lives of teenagers growing up in East Los Angeles from the American-Latino perspective. The show follows Jessie, a geeky junior, at East Los High, a fictional school in a working-class Los Angeles neighborhood. Jessie, an only child in a single-parent Latino household, is busy preparing for college and fantasizing about her crush Jacob, who is in a relationship with the popular Vanessa. Jessie's cousin, Maya, is a runaway with a troubled past who moves in with her at the beginning of the series.
The first episode finds Jessie at a school dance watching in dismay as Jacob, is crowned Winter Formal King along with Vanessa. After the Winter Formal couple finishes dancing, Jessie, encouraged by her best friend Soli, asks Jacob to dance. They share a tender moment. While dancing, Jessie's phone is stolen by an unknown person. The mystery thief (Ceci) uses the phone to catch a viral video of Vanessa having sex in a parked car after she is crowned Winter Queen, leading to her and Jacob's break-up.[2]
Production
Writer/Director Carlos Portugal engaged Advocates for Youth, Voto Latino, and the California Family Health Council to create a realistic and educational series.[2] In January 2014, Hulu announced that the series had been renewed for a second season, set to premiere in the summer of 2014.[3] One week after the premiere of the new season, East Los High was renewed for its third season.[4]
Cast
Main cast
- Vannessa Vasquez as Camila Barrios
- Ray Diaz Jr. as Nicolas Reyes
- Andrea Sixtos as Jocelyn Reyes
- Alexandra Rodriguez as Gina Barrios
- Rick Mancia as Diego Campos
- Ashley Campuzano as Tiffany Ramos
- Vivian Lamolli as Filiberta "Fili" Rodriguez
- Gabriel Chavarria as Jacob Aguilar
- Danielle Vega as Ceci Camayo
Former main cast
- Janine Larina as Jessie Martinez
Recurring cast
- Alicia Sixtos as Maya Martinez (Main; Season 1, Recurring; Season 2–present)
- Tracy Perez as Vanessa De La Cruz (Main; Season 1, Recurring; Season 2–present)
- Jeremy Chavarria as Zac Bustamante
- Catherine Lazo as Ms. Alvarez
- Chachi Gonzales as Jazmine
- Robert Paul Taylor as Remy
Former recurring cast
- Noemi Gonzalez as Soli Gomez
- Hector David Jr. as Cristian Camacho
- Jorge Diaz as Paulie Hernandez
- Ruben Garfias as Hernan Aguilar
- Monica Guzman as Lupe Martinez
- Catalina Rodriguez as Paulina Martinez
- Jossara Jinaro as Reina Martinez
- Richard Azurdia as Ramon
Episodes
Season 1 (2013)
| No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | "This Year's Winter King & Queen" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 3, 2013 |
| Winter Formal King and Queen are revealed, after the Winter Formal couple finishes dancing, Soli makes Jessie asks Jacob to dance. They share a tender moment. While dancing, Jessie's phone is stolen by an unknown person. The mystery thief uses the phone to catch a viral video of Vanessa having sex in a parked car. | |||||
| 2 | 2 | "The Patron Saint of Lost Causes" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 3, 2013 |
| Now that she’s dating Jacob, Jessie is tempted to give up her membership to the “Virgin’s Club” while Maya runs into trouble when she starts dealing stolen drugs. Vanessa finds out who shot her sex tape | |||||
| 3 | 3 | "Welcome to the Bomb Squad" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 4, 2013 |
| After a drug-related shooting, Maya finds herself on the run again. At the dance team tryouts, it’s “Jessie vs. Vanessa”. The identity of the person who shot Vanessa’s sex tape is revealed | |||||
| 4 | 4 | "Meet the New Busboy" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 5, 2013 |
| Jessie’s romance with Jacob heats up, testing her willpower. Maya tries to clean up her act but trouble still follows her at East Los High and on the street. Vanessa announces a mandatory “initiation” party at her house. | |||||
| 5 | 5 | "The Initiation" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 6, 2013 |
| Jessie unleashes her wild side when she meets Cristian, a hot dancer, at Vanessa’s house party. Rejected by Jacob, Vanessa plots against him while Maya receives a call from the dead. | |||||
| 6 | 6 | "Bang the Virgin" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 7, 2013 |
| Jacob and Maya get to know each other while working at his father’s taquería. Both Jessie and Ceci receive news that rock their worlds and Vanessa makes a risky decision in the name of revenge. | |||||
| 7 | 7 | "Did You Just Become My Boss" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 10, 2013 |
| Jessie’s private dance lessons with Cristian are so sexy, she forgets about all her troubles at home. Maya’s healthy Mexican dishes inspire Jacob to revamp his father’s struggling taquería. The Martinez home gets a beautiful surprise visitor. | |||||
| 8 | 8 | "Maya's Secret Recipes" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 11, 2013 |
| Maya and Jacob bond over the makeover of the taquería but Maya doesn’t realize that Ramon is closing in on her. Jessie gets more “privates” with Cristian while Ceci suspects she’s being poisoned by Abe’s evil mom. | |||||
| 9 | 9 | "Some Guys Will Screw Anything" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 12, 2013 |
| “Dance Five” comes to East Los High! As Jessie preps for the big audition, her bond with Cristian grows stronger – on and off the dance floor. Maya’s fashion makeover steals Jacob’s attention while Ceci gets a reality check on Abe and her future. | |||||
| 10 | 10 | "Why Did I Have To Get Pregnant?" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 13, 2013 |
| Maya fights off her attraction for Jacob. Vanessa pressures Cristian to seal the deal with Jessie, and Ceci is in turmoil over her pregnancy. Meanwhile, Maya’s dangerous past finally catches up with her. | |||||
| 11 | 11 | "We Shouldn't Be Doing This" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 14, 2013 |
| During one unforgettable night of romance, seduction and betrayal, Maya and Jessie are tempted to surrender to their true passions. Ceci continues to weigh her options. | |||||
| 12 | 12 | "I'm Gonna Give Him What He Wants" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 17, 2013 |
| Jessie transforms into a sexy vixen to get what she wants. Maya decides whether she should follow her heart or do right by her family. Cristian blackmails Vanessa and Ceci is on the streets again. | |||||
| 13 | 13 | "One Month Later" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 18, 2013 |
| The Bomb Squad performs on “Dance Five”! Jacob and Maya’s success with the taquería leaves them eager to explore one another. Jessie’s mom discovers her daughter’s secret. | |||||
| 14 | 14 | "Damn! Why Didn't We Wait?" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 19, 2013 |
| Jacob gets a big surprise. Jessie’s ailing mom asks Jacob to make her a promise he can’t break. Maya’s torn between family and love. | |||||
| 15 | 15 | "I Don't Think I Can Do This" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 20, 2013 |
| A wedding announcement at East Los High opens the doors to gossip, excitement and high drama. Maya meets up with a former “customer” and goes back to her old ways. | |||||
| 16 | 16 | "She Dumped You. Move On!" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 21, 2013 |
| It’s senior prom time at East Los High! Jacob struggles to forget Maya while she pushes her limits as a stripper on and off the stage in Hollywood. Ceci settles into the reality of having a baby. | |||||
| 17 | 17 | "I Think She's Dead" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 24, 2013 |
| Jacob discovers where Maya’s working and can’t believe his eyes. He tries to bring her back to East LA but it might be too late for Maya. Jessie befriends Father Rodolfo, a handsome priest, who has a mysterious connection to her family’s past. | |||||
| 18 | 18 | "The Heart Always Knows" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 25, 2013 |
| Too much drinking, drugging and stripping finally catch up with Maya. Ceci tries to let go of her baby daddy and Jessie is faced with a great loss. | |||||
| 19 | 19 | "She's My Mother" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 26, 2013 |
| A funeral in East LA brings with it much intrigue, an unexpected confession and a surprise visit from a sexy relative. Maya and Jacob meet again and Jessie asks Maya for a very big favor. | |||||
| 20 | 20 | "She Swallowed the Worm" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 27, 2013 |
| Maya finally finds out who her father is. Ceci goes into labor at Jessie’s house and there is no help in sight. | |||||
| 21 | 21 | "In Blood or Money" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | June 28, 2013 |
| Maya goes in search of her father while Jessie makes plans for her future. Vanessa feels the heat at the Dance Five finals and has to face a difficult truth. | |||||
| 22 | 22 | "Your Time Is Up" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | July 1, 2013 |
| East Los High students get ready for a wedding they will never forget. Maya and Reina plan their next move but don’t realize their lives are in danger. | |||||
| 23 | 23 | "Good Girls Don't" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | July 2, 2013 |
| It’s the big wedding day and the bride and groom get ready to walk down the aisle. Meanwhile, Ramon is still on the hunt for Maya and closer than ever to getting his revenge. | |||||
| 24 | 24 | "Build a Future Worthy of You" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz &Cristobal Franco | July 3, 2013 |
| Jessie needs to make a life-changing decision. Will there be a happy ending? Who will make it to graduation? Also, see where the East Los crew lands, one year later. | |||||
Season 2 (2014)
| No. in series |
No. in season |
Title | Directed by | Written by | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 1 | "New Dance Coach in da House" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco | July 9, 2014 |
| It's the start of a new school year with a whole new group of students and tension begins flaring after a popular student goes missing. | |||||
| 26 | 2 | "Best Friends with Benefits" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco | July 9, 2014 |
| Ceci returns to coach the Bomb Squad, but the team's behavior tempers her excitement. | |||||
| 27 | 3 | "Meet Starfighter" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco | July 9, 2014 |
| As Homecoming night approaches, Camila must decide between two invitations. Fed up with the Bomb Squad's bad attitude, Ceci finds a way to put them in their place. | |||||
| 28 | 4 | "The Queen of Ugly the King of Fools" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco | July 9, 2014 |
| Homecoming has arrived. Gina debates giving up her virginity,while Camila and Jocelyn are presented with tempting situations. | |||||
| 29 | 5 | "Lesbians Out Loud" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco | July 9, 2014 |
| Gina's plan to give up her "V" card takes an unexpected turn. Nicolas goes to great lengths to impress Camila. | |||||
| 30 | 6 | "Luchadoras" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco | July 9, 2014 |
| Camila reverts to her old habits. Ceci puts the Bomb Squad through some rigorous training, just as they prepare to face an unexpected enemy. | |||||
| 31 | 7 | "Love Spells Are the Hardest" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco | July 9, 2014 |
| The Bomb Squad dance team has an epic battle at the MacArthur Park competition. Pedro's bouts of jealousy grow more dangerous. | |||||
| 32 | 8 | "I Ain't No Victim" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco | July 9, 2014 |
| Camila and Nicolas hit the Vegas strip. Jocelyn's life is turned upside down when her secret goes public. | |||||
| 33 | 9 | "Beauty Queens Don't Wear Trash" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco | July 9, 2014 |
| Tiffany's actions threaten to expose her affair with Diego. Camila goes into the recording studio with Nicolas. | |||||
| 34 | 10 | "Just the Tip" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco | July 9, 2014 |
| Nicolas and Camila throw a blow out party at his boss Remy's loft. Ceci plots a risky escape. | |||||
| 35 | 11 | "It Was an Accident" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco | July 9, 2014 |
| When another student goes missing, Camila and the rest of East Los High fear the worst. | |||||
| 36 | 12 | "The Monster's Back" | Carlos Portugal | Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco | July 9, 2014 :12:00 |
| Camila and Jocelyn continue their search. The Bomb Squad prepares to compete for regional championship. | |||||
References
- ↑ "East Los High". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Caceres, Juan (May 7, 2013). "EAST LOS HIGH – a Web Series!". LatinoBuzz. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Hulu Unveils 2014 Slate: ‘Deadbeat’ Set For April Debut, ‘East Los High’ Renewed For Season 2". Deadline.com. PMC. January 8, 2014. Retrieved January 10, 2014.
- ↑ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/07/12/hulu-announces-online-south-park-exclusive-renews-east-los-high/282288/
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