High Street (TV series)

High Street is a Philippine television drama mystery series broadcast by Kapamilya Channel. The series is the sequel to Senior High. Directed by Onat Diaz and Lino Cayetano, it 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] It premiered May 13, 2024 on the network's Primetime Bida line up, replacing Can't Buy Me Love. The series concluded on August 30, 2024 with a total of 80 episodes. It was replaced by Lavender Fields on Pamilya Sagrado's timeslot.^[3]

High Street
Promotional Poster
Genre	Drama Mystery
Written by	Bridgette Ann M. Rebuca John Joseph Tuason Kay Conlu-Brondial
Directed by	Onat Diaz Lino Cayetano Dolly Dulu Rico Navarro Ram Tolentino
Starring	Andrea Brillantes Juan Karlos Labajo Zaijian Jaranilla Xyriel Manabat Elijah Canlas Daniela Stranner Miggy Jimenez Tommy Alejandrino Gela Atayde Angel Aquino Romnick Sarmenta Dimples Romana
Theme music composer	Len Calvo Adriane Macalipay
Opening theme	"Kalma Kahit Magulo" by Juan Karlos and Colet Vergara & Jhoanna Robles of Bini[a]
Composer	Jonathan Manalo
Country of origin	Philippines
Original language	Filipino
No. of episodes	80
Production
Executive producers	Carlo Katigbak Cory V. Vidanes Laurenti M. Dyogi Jamie C. Lopez Roldeo T. Endrinal Rondel P. Lindayag Kylie Manalo-Balagtas
Producers	Rosselle Soldao-Gannaban Minelle Nielo Espiritu Camille Rosales-Navarro
Cinematography	Cesca Lee
Editors	Rommel Malimban John Ryan Bonifacio Christine Ang Karla Diaz Cecile Basaysay Levi Elechosa
Camera setup	Single-camera
Running time	19-37 minutes
Production company	Dreamscape Entertainment
Original release
Network	Kapamilya Channel[b] iWantTFC
Release	May 13 – August 30, 2024
Related
Senior High

Set five years after the main cast’s graduation from Northford High School, William, who had been in a coma, suddenly regains consciousness. Meanwhile, Sky is still haunted by the death of her twin sister and harbors unresolved anger from the events of five years ago and has hallucinations of her family massacred by William. At Sanya and Kenjie’s engagement party, Sky and her close friends reunite. Tania lands a job at Soleil and quickly bonds with its CEO, Tori. Unbeknownst to them, Tori and her group have secretly been plotting against them while assisting William during his paralysis.

Sky becomes the first target, followed by her family and friends. The group even abducts Z, who was supposed to return to the United States for her safety, and keeps her imprisoned in a basement. As Sky and her friends investigate William’s plans, Tori’s group subtly works to mislead and sabotage them. The group successfully ruins Kenjie’s career and engagement to Sanya, while also triggering Poch’s past traumas, leading to issues in his career and relationship with Tim. Meanwhile, Gino searches for answers about his family’s dark past, only to uncover a shocking truth with Sky: William is not Gino’s biological father.

Sky and Tim eventually rescue Z from Tori’s group. As William recovers with plans to launch a surprise attack on Sky, he is betrayed by his own sister, Tori, who poisons him. Although Sky and her friends believe their nightmare is over, but the horror continues as a new one begins. Tori seized control of OnQ and has fired Sky, Dante, and other top employees. This prompts them to form an independent media company to investigate Tori. They soon discover that Tori’s real name is Corazon Garcia, William’s half-sister, who is plotting to eliminate Sky and anyone close to her. They later found out that Wesley and Nikki were Tori's children, and they helped their mother's plot.

After several confessions to the police, it is revealed that the Castrodes family was involved in a sinister plot. Nikki is surrendered to the authorities, while Wesley dies in a car accident while pursuing Sky and Gino. Meanwhile, Tori and Esteves kidnap Tania and her baby, Star, and hold them hostage at the abandoned Northford High School. Sky and Gino arrive, only to realize it is a trap. In a heroic act, Sky saves her family and friends but sacrifices her life in the process. The police ultimately kill Tori and Esteves thus the nightmarish ordeal finally comes to an end.

At Sky's funeral, her loved ones gather to celebrate her life. Eight months later, Nikki takes responsibility for her involvement in her family's crimes. Gino begins to reclaim his childhood by playing the guitar again; Yana and Z work at the Women of Today Crisis Center; Tim and Poch, as well as Archie and Roxy, are married; and Sanya and Kenjie renew their friendship. Dante discovers a USB containing the "Northford Files," a collection of data Sky had completed before her death.

One year after Sky's passing, her family and friends reunite to mark her death anniversary. Dante presents the "Northford Files" documentary, which concludes with Sky's inspiring final message, leaving everyone moved by her legacy.

Main cast

• Andrea Brillantes^[1] as Sky Love Cruz,^[c] Archie, Z and Star's half-sister, Roxy's half-sister-in-law, Tania's daughter, and Riley's half-aunt. An investigative journalist determined to uncover Governor William Acosta's crimes, with help from friends Gino, Tim, Poch, Kenjie, and Sanya. Fired by Tori, Sky joins Dante and former OnQ executives to establish a new independent journalism company. In the finale, she was killed by Tori after saving her loved ones (friends, mother and half-siblings) from Tori's hands.
• Juan Karlos Labajo^[1][d] as Gino Acosta, Cecille's son, adopted by William Acosta. A close friend of Sky, Tim, Roxy, Poch, Kenjie, and Sanya, he works for Atty. Jeff Bautista, assisting Sky in exposing his family's dark secrets.
• Zaijian Jaranilla^[1] as PCPL Timothy "Tim" Castro,^[e] a cybercrime police officer and Poch's husband. Collaborates closely with Sky, Gino, Roxy, Kenjie, and Sanya.
• Xyriel Manabat^[1] as Roxanne Fatima "Roxy" G. Cristobal-Aguerro^[f] Riley's mother, Kevin and Tim's ex-girlfriend, Archie's wife, and a nurse at Angel of Mercy Hospital. Balances her profession with caring for her son and is a close friend of Gino, Tim, Poch, Kenjie, and Sanya. Reunites with Archie to mend their relationship.
• Elijah Canlas^[1] as Archimedes "Archie" Aguerro, Luna and Sky's half-brother, Z's brother, Roxy's husband, and Riley's biological father. After being imprisoned in the U.S., he returns on parole to reconcile with his family and becomes co-owner of Here Cafe + Bar.
• Daniela Stranner^[1] as Zyra "Z" Aguerro, Luna and Sky's half-sister, Archie's sister, and a victim of long-term abuse at Northford High School. She is abducted by a group affiliated with William Acosta, who groomed her during her senior year.
• Miggy Jimenez^[1] as Pocholo "Poch" Robles, Tim's husband, Sky's close friend, and a survivor of abuse at Northford High School. Formerly an actor, he later manages Here Cafe + Bar.
• Tommy Alejandrino^[1] as Kenjie Juan, Sanya's ex-boyfriend, Sky's close friend, and a Junior Secretary at Juan Canning Corporation. After his relationship with Sanya ends, he co-owns Here Cafe + Bar and renews his friendship with her.
• Gela Atayde^[1] as Sanya Alba, Kenjie's ex-girlfriend, a Junior Secretary at Juan Canning Corporation, and Sky's close friend. She later renews her friendship with Kenjie.
• Angel Aquino^[1] as Tania Mae Cruz, Sky's mother, Archie and Z's half-aunt, and a former staff member at Soleil. After being fired by Tori, she becomes the mother of Star, her daughter with Brandon.
• Romnick Sarmenta^[1] as Dante T. Eballa, Head of Content at OnQ and a former activist whose family was murdered by Governor Acosta. He later quits OnQ to join Sky in founding a new independent journalism company.
• Dimples Romana^[1] as Victoria "Tori" Soler / Victoria Garcia-Castrodes^[g] / Corazon Garcia, Reginald's wife, Wesley and Nikki's mother, and the corrupt CEO of Soleil. A psychopath, she initially collaborated with her half-brother, Governor William Acosta, but ultimately betrays and poisons him. In the finale, she was killed by the police after fatally shooting Sky.

Supporting cast

• Mon Confiado^[1] as William L. Acosta, former Governor of Northford and former President of Northford High School. He is Cecille's abusive husband and Gino's adoptive father. Driven by a desire for revenge against Sky, he conspires with his illegitimate half-sister, Corazon/Tori, and her associates. However, Tori ultimately betrays him, poisoning him to death while furthering her own malevolent plans.
• Ana Abad Santos^[1] as Dr. Cecille Acosta, wife of Governor William Acosta and Gino's mother, who was a victim of rape, resulting in Gino's birth.
• Gerald Madrid^[1] as Elmo Castro, father of Tim and husband of Edith.
• Angeli Bayani^[1] as Editha "Edith" Borromeo-Castro, mother of Tim and wife of Elmo.
• Kean Cipriano as Brandon, Tania's husband Sky's step-father, and Star's father.
• Inka Magnaye^[1] as Becca, Tania's close friend.
• Rans Rifol^[1] as Ria G. Cristobal,^[f] Roxy's older sister and Riley's aunt, who works as a nurse at the Angel of Mercy Hospital. She later becomes one of Dr. Max's victims of sexual harassment.
• Harvey Bautista^[1] as Wesley Mata / Wesley G. Castrodes,^[h] son of Tori and Reginald, Nikki's adoptive brother, and a hacker posing as a journalist, who is deeply obsessed with Sky. He works for his mother's group and meets his end when he is struck by a car while attempting to kidnap Sky and kill Gino.
• AC Bonifacio^[1] as Monica "Nikki" Romero / Monica G. Castrodes, Wesley’s adoptive sister, a hacker pretending to be a journalist and working with Tori's group. She is Reginald and Tori's adopted daughter, originally named Daisy Laygo. Arrested for her involvement in her mother's criminal schemes, including the abduction of Z.
• Ralph de Leon^[1] as Dr. Kevin Gonzales, Roxy's ex-boyfriend and a resident doctor at the Angel of Mercy Hospital, who had feelings for Roxy before they broke up.
• Argus Aspiras as Riley C. Aguerro,^[f][i] Sky's half-nephew, Z and Ria's nephew, and the son of Roxy and Archie.

Recurring cast

• Art Acuña as PCOL Emil Concha,^[e] a Police Colonel in Northford.
• Franco Laurel as Atty. Jeff Bautista, an experienced attorney known for handling challenging cases.
• Cai Cortez as Ruth Chavez, a high-level management employee at Soleil.
• John Medina as Simon Arevalo, an associate involved in Tori's operations.
• Maika Rivera as Cynthia Rivas, a reporter and managing editor at OnQ.
• Nour Hooshmand as Yana Rosales, Sky's closest friend and one of the victims of long-term sexual abuse at Northford High School. She works as a law employee.
• Sandy Aloba as Rosa, one of the top employees at OnQ, who later joins Dante's independent media company.
• Jude Hinumdum as Basil, another top employee at OnQ who also joins Dante's independent media company.
• Lotlot Bustamante as Mona dela Peña, the HR manager at Soleil.
• Mike Liwag as PSMS Ramos,^[e] a senior police non-commissioned officer.
• Miggy Campbell as Jack, an individual involved in Tori's schemes.
• Joel Molina as PSMS C. Esteves,^[e] a police officer who secretly works for Tori.

Guest cast

• Martin Escudero as Damien Calvento, a film director hired by Tori to sabotage Tim and Poch's lives and relationship.
• Jong Cuenco as Dr. Max Landicho, a doctor at Angel of Mercy Hospital with a history of allegedly sexually harassing female nurses, including Ria, while covering up the evidence.
• Aya Fernandez as Cheska Landicho, Brandon’s ex-wife.
• Elyson de Dios as Kurt, an employee at Here Cafe & Bar.

Star Music have released a digital soundtrack album on June 8, 2024, entitled, High Street (Original Soundtrack), to accompany the TV series.^[4] This soundtrack includes songs that were featured in this TV series.^[5] The main theme song is Kalma Kahit Magulo (lit. 'Keep Calm Even When It's Chaotic') by Various Artists.

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.^[85]

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.^[86][87]

During the High Street Story Conference on March 26, 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.”^[1][88]

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, Daniela Stranner, 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]

Production have started around early April,^[89] and Dreamscape Entertainment have been able to have a glimpse of its behind-the-scenes footage on the first day of taping.^[90][91][92]

An announcement was released on March 21, 2024 showing pictures of the cast of Senior High.^[93] A teaser trailer was released on April 23, 2024 across social media platforms.^[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 showing the main characters during the five-year span to High Street.^[94]

The official trailer was released on May 1, 2024.^[95] On May 9, 2024, the cast of High Street unveiled the official poster during the Bida Kapamilya event in SM Pampanga's Amphitheater.^[96]

High Street premiered on May 13, 2024 on Kapamilya Channel, with simulcast on A2Z and TV5, and streaming on Kapamilya Online Live.^[3] It is streaming with advance episodes first on iWantTFC on May 11.^[88]

High Street opened with 223,053 concurrent live viewers on YouTube, streamed through Kapamilya Online Live.^[97] According to Nielsen NUTAM People Survey, the pilot episode of the series garnered 4.8% nationwide ratings.^[98]

• Official website
• High Street at IMDb
• High Street on iWantTFC