''East Los High'' is a

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series that revolves around the lives of a group of teens navigating their final years at a fictional high school in

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. Created, written, and produced by Wise Entertainment, the series is

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's first and only series with an all

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cast and crew and is predominantly filmed in East Los Angeles. The producers of the show work closely with numerous public health organizations to incorporate information within the storylines that encourage young Latinos to make healthy life choices. On May 19, 2017, Hulu announced that ''East Los High'' would not be renewed for a fifth season. Hulu instead ordered an hour and half long

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that aired on December 1, 2017.

Series synopsis

Season 1

The Series follows two teenage cousins, Jessie, a studious virgin, and Maya, a troubled runaway, who fall in love with Jacob, a popular football player. Maya and Jessie are forced to make real-life decisions as a result of this love triangle about social pressure, drugs, pregnancy, betrayal, and sex that will determine which of them will get the boy and have an impact on their lives for the rest of their lives. Ceci and Vanessa, two popular student and school bullies who make it their mission to intimidate any girls at East Los, but their choice in sexual partners cause them to face life-changing repercussions.

Season 2

When Ceci and Jacob return to East Los High School as coaches, the sex, passion, and mystery continue. A new generation of kids are risking everything for love in the hallways of East Los High, setting the stage for a sensational turn of events that will surely make this another breath-taking and exciting school year. But can they survive?

Season 3

Camila is forced to confront a horrific secret from her past. She runs the danger of losing both her life and her one true love in order to protect her sister Gina and boyfriend Nic. Meanwhile, when Ceci invites boys to join the Bomb Squad, the beautiful new team faces strong competition, but difficulties at home are far worse. Tiffany is affected by Deigo's actions. Maya and Jacob's love is put to the test by a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. New and familiar faces appear and are drawn into the game.

Season 4

Summer break has arrived! The brand-new Bomb Squad departs for dance camp with seductive newcomers who entice romance both on and off the dance floor. As they seek to lead a life free of crime, Camila and Jesus rekindle their romance and face many challenges. Ceci decides to follow her goals, but discovers that reality is more challenging than she had anticipated. After secrets are uncovered and the family business is endangered in numerous ways, hearts are torn. This season,

streets are filled with danger while wedding bells ring, forcing the students to stand up for what they believe in. Someone will put everything on the line to battle for their future and true love, making this an unforgettable summer.

Season 5

As the season resumes a full year after the events of Season 4, it's the end of another school year. A journey of self-discovery and learning the true meaning of love, family, and friendship begins as the crew gets ready to leave high school and potentially even East L.A behind.

Cast and characters

Main

Vannessa Vasquez Vannessa Vasquez is an American actress who was born on December 21, 1983 in Galveston , Texas, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for '' East Los High'' (2013), '' The Brave'' (2017) and '' The Fix'' (2019). She began her acting career pe ...

as Camila Barrios *

Danielle Vega Erica Danielle Rhodes Vega (born February 4, 1986), known professionally as Danielle Vega, is an American actress. Vega is best known for her roles as Kim on the PBS television series ''Barney & Friends''; and as Ceci Camayo on Hulu's drama seri ...

as Ceci Camayo * Alexandra Rodriguez as Gina Barrios *

Gabriel Chavarria Gabriel Chavarria (born April 29, 1989) is an American actor. He played Jacob Aguilar in Hulu's ''East Los High'' and was the lead during Season One of USA Network's ''The Purge''. Career In 2007, Chavarria made his film debut ''Freedom Writers ...

as Jacob Aguilar *

Carlito Olivero Carlos Emmanuel Olivero (born July 16, 1989), better known as Carlito Olivero, is an American singer and actor of Puerto Rican and Mexican descent. From 2007 to 2009, he was part of the Latin boy band Menudo after taking part in MTV's '' Makin ...

as Eddie Ramirez *

J. D. Pardo Jorge Daniel Pardo (born September 7, 1980) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Jack Toretto in '' F9'' (2021), as well as the lead role of Ezekiel "EZ" Reyes in the television series '' Mayans M.C.'' (2018–present). Early life ...

as Jesus * Cinthya Carmona as Brandie * Ade Chike Torbert as Caleb Summers * Byron Martinez as Luis * Ray Diaz as Nicolas Reyes *

Janine Larina Janine may refer to: People and characters * Janine (given name) Music * "Janine" (David Bowie song), a 1969 song by David Bowie * "Janine", a 1979 song by Trooper from the album '' Flying Colors'' * "Janine", a 1994 song by Soul Coughing ...

as Jessie Martinez (season 1) * Vivian Lamolli as Filiberta "Fili" Rodriguez * Rick Mancia as Diego Campos (season 2) * Gillbert Saldivar as Santi * Oskar Rodrigues as Omar * Alicia Sixtos as Maya Martinez (season 1; recurring season 2–4) * Tracy Perez as Vanessa De La Cruz (season 1; recurring season 2–4) *

Andrea Sixtos Andrea is a given name which is common worldwide for both males and females, cognate to Andreas, Andrej and Andrew. Origin of the name The name derives from the Greek word ἀνήρ (''anēr''), genitive ἀνδρός (''andrós''), that re ...

as Jocelyn Reyes (season 2-3; recurring season 4) *

Ashley Campuzano Ashley Campuzano (born March 10, 1992) is an American actress. Campuzano is best known for her role as Tiffany in the Hulu drama series ''East Los High ''East Los High'' is a teen drama streaming television series that revolves around the liv ...

as Tiffany Ramos (season 3; recurring season 4)

Recurring

Ser Anzoategui Ser Anzoategui is an American actor, best known for portraying Eddy on the Starz drama ''Vida'' (2018—2020), and Daysi Cantu on ''East Los High'' (2015–2016). Early life Anzoategui was born in Huntington Park, California, and raised in sev ...

as Daysi Cantu *

Noemi Gonzalez Noemí Artemisa González is an American actress. She portrayed Soli Gomez in the Hulu series '' East Los High'' and portrayed the character of Mia Rosales on CBS Daytime soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' from 2018 to 2019. Early years an ...

as Soli Gomez * Hector David Jr. as Cristian Camacho *

Monica Guzman Monica may refer to: People *Monica (actress) (born 1987), Indian film actress *Monica (given name), a given name (including a list of people and characters with the name) *Monica (singer) (born 1980), American R&B singer, songwriter, producer, ...

as Lupe Martinez *

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as Paulina Martinez * Jossara Jinaro as Reina Martinez * Richard Azurdia as Ramon * Jeremy Chavarria as Zac Bustamante *

Chachi Gonzales Olivia "Chachi" Hildén (née Gonzales) is an American dancer, choreographer and actress. She was a member of the dance crew I.aM.mE, which won the sixth season of ''America's Best Dance Crew'' in 2011. Life and career Hildén was born Oli ...

as Jasmine * Robert Paul Taylor as Remy * Catherine Lazo as Ms. Alvarez * Miguel Najara as José Reyes *

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as Sofia * Jes Meza as Lorena Barrios Aguilar *

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as Hernan Aguilar * Jorge Diaz as Paulie * Vivis Colombetti as Rosario Reyes

Guest stars

Catalina Sandino Moreno Catalina Sandino Moreno (born 19 April 1981) is a Colombian actress. She shared the Silver Bear with Charlize Theron and received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her leading role in ''Maria Full of Grace'' (2004). She cu ...

as Carmen *

Christina Milian Christine Marie Flores (born September 26, 1981), better known as Christina Milian (), is an American actress and singer. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, but raised in Maryland, she signed a contract with Murder Inc. Records at the age of 19. ...

as Lillian *

Prince Royce Geoffrey Royce Rojas (born May 11, 1989), known professionally as Prince Royce, is an American singer. At an early age, Royce took an interest in music, and in his teenage years began experimenting with music and writing poetry. By age nineteen ...

as Vincent *

Stephen "tWitch" Boss Stephen Laurel "tWitch" Boss (September 29, 1982December 13, 2022) was an American freestyle hip hop dancer, choreographer, actor, television producer, and television personality. In 2008, he finished in second place on the American version o ...

as himself *

Vázquez Sounds Vázquez Sounds, also known as V-Sounds, is a Mexican musical trio formed by siblings Abelardo "Abe", Gustavo "Gus" and Angie Vázquez, Angela "Angie" Vázquez originating from the city of Mexicali, Baja California, in Mexico. They are known for t ...

as themselves *Chuey Martinez as himself *

John DeLuca John DeLuca is an American actor and singer who is known for his role as Butchy in the Disney Channel Original Movie, '' Teen Beach Movie'', as well as its sequel '' Teen Beach 2'', and as Anthony in coming-of-age comedy ''Staten Island Summer' ...

as Jeremy

Episodes

Series overview

Season 1 (2013)

Season 2 (2014)

Season 3 (2015)

Season 4 (2016)

Series Finale (2017)

Production

The first season of ''East Los High'' consisted of 24 episodes and was independently shot, produced, and edited before being picked up and licensed by

. The show premiered in June 2013 and has become one of the platform's top 10 shows. In January 2014, Hulu announced that the series had been renewed for a second season, set to premiere in the summer of 2014. One week after the premiere of the new season, ''East Los High'' was renewed for its third season. On December 15, 2015, the series was renewed for a fourth season, marking it as Hulu's longest running original series.

Awards

In 2016, ''East Los High'' was awarded the “Outstanding Online Series Award” from the National Hispanic Media Coalition.

References

External links

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East Los High

Wise Entertainment
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