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 Vasquez 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	3
No. of episodes	48 (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 and Chuco's Justice Center in Inglewood
Running time	22–24 minutes
Production company(s)	Population Media Center Into Action Films The Alchemists Prajna Productions
Distributor	Hulu
Release
Original release	June 3, 2013 – present
External links
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 streams weekdays on Hulu, and 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] On December 15, 2015, the series was renewed for a fourth season, marking it as Hulu's longest running original series.^[5]

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.

Season 3 (2015)

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Release date
37	1	"La Virgen de East Los High"	Carlos Portugal	Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco	July 15, 2015
Ceci has decided if she will say, "I Do"; Camila is left reeling when "the monster" returns; Nic is blackmailed after witnessing Remi's murder.
38	2	"The B... is Back"	Carlos Portugal	Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco	July 15, 2015
Ceci and Camila are forced to confront their biggest fears; the Bomb Squad dancers are thrown when coach Ceci is replaced by her enemy; Maya returns from Santa Fe to rock Jacob's world.
39	3	"The End of an Era"	Carlos Portugal	Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco	July 15, 2015
Camila speaks her truth about the abuse she suffered; Ceci suffers the wrath of angry dancers; Gina crashes Tiffany's pool party; Jacob and Maya pack their bags for Santa Fe
40	4	"Sisters before Misters"	Carlos Portugal	Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco	July 15, 2015
The Bomb Squad holds boys-only auditions; Ceci moves in with Isela's wicked abuela, Fabiola; Nic asks Camila for a dangerous favor.
41	5	"From Witch to B..."	Carlos Portugal	Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco	July 15, 2015
Camila starts dealing drugs with a difficult partner named, Jesus; sexual tension escalates on the dance floor with the boys now on the team; Ceci adjusts to life with her new roommate and frenemy, Vanessa.
42	6	"Valentine's Day"	Carlos Portugal	Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco	July 15, 2015
The co-ed Bomb Squad makes its debut with a sexy salsa number at the Valentine's Day pep rally; Gina crushes on Tiffany's boyfriend; Fili resorts to desperate sexual measures to get Santi's attention.
43	7	"Scar Wars"	Carlos Portugal	Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco	July 15, 2015
Camila and Jesus find themselves trapped in a restaurant with a bag full of drugs; Ceci struggles to make a decision that could change her and Isela's lives; Fili, Tiffany and Gina discuss how far they are willing to go for love.
44	8	"I'm Not Eating Mexican"	Carlos Portugal	Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco	July 15, 2015
the heat is on when Camila and the rest of the Bomb Squad is given a chance to work in a hip-hop music video; the Bomb Squad boys are pulled over by cops; Jesus finds out he's a moving target.
45	9	"Road Trip"	Carlos Portugal	Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco	July 15, 2015
Things heat up at Yuma both on the dance floor and off as the Bomb Squad faces discrimation; Ceci and Vanessa both find love in unexpected places; Camila must decide if she is willing to fight for true love.
46	10	"Mexifornia"	Carlos Portugal	Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco	July 15, 2015
The Bomb Squad hits the road for its first co-ed competition and the dancers have big plans for their night at the hotel; just as Camila and Jesus' relationship heats up, Camila receives a surprise visitor.
47	11	"Playing with My Balls"	Carlos Portugal	Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco	July 15, 2015
As Ceci gets closer to Jacob, Pedro gets dangerously close to Ceci; Eddie comes out as "Undocumented", but it costs him more than he bargained for; Nic confronts Camila.
48	12	"Dance Battle"	Carlos Portugal	Carlos Portugal, Evangeline Ordaz & Cristobal Franco	July 15, 2015
While still reeling from Pedro's attack, Ceci prepares the Bomb Squad to compete on a hit TV show; Jacob gets a surprise visitor; Eddie and Gina's budding romance may face another impossible challenge.

References

1. "East Los High". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
2. Caceres, Juan (May 7, 2013). "EAST LOS HIGH – a Web Series!". LatinoBuzz. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
3. "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.
4. http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/07/12/hulu-announces-online-south-park-exclusive-renews-east-los-high/282288/
5. "'Teen Drama ‘East Los High’ Gets Season 4 on Hulu'". Variety. Retrieved December 22, 2015.

External links

• East Los High at the Internet Movie Database
• East Los High