Senior High | |
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Genre | |
Written by | Kay Conlu Brondial Bridgette Rebucca Jason Mondragon |
Directed by | Onat Diaz Andoy Ranay Jojo Saguin Rico Navarro |
Starring | |
Music by | Idonnah Villarico Rommel Villarico |
Opening theme | "Bazinga" by SB19 |
Country of origin | Philippines |
Original language | Filipino |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 100 (as of January 12, 2024 ) (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producers | Carlo Katigbak Cory Vidanes Laurenti Dyogi Roldeo Endrinal Jamie Lopez |
Producers | Rosselle Soldao-Ganaban Minelle Nielo-Espiritu Camille Rosales-Navarro |
Production location | Metro Manila |
Cinematography | Maria Francesca Lee Mark Joseph Tirona |
Editors | Ray Ann Kristelle Endaya-Reyes Zara Terrado-Vidallo Maydelle Marcial Omar Cervantes John Ryan Bonifacio |
Camera setup | Single camera |
Running time | 23-39 minutes |
Production company | Dreamscape Entertainment |
Original release | |
Network | Kapamilya Channel[lower-alpha 1] iWantTFC |
Release | August 28, 2023 – present |
Senior High is a Philippine teen drama television series airing on Kapamilya Channel and streaming on iWantTFC. Directed by Onat Diaz and Andoy Ranay, it stars Andrea Brillantes, Kyle Echarri, Juan Karlos Labajo, Elijah Canlas, Zaijan Jaranilla, Xyriel Manabat, and Daniela Stranner. The series premiered on the network's Primetime Bida evening block and worldwide via The Filipino Channel on August 28, 2023, replacing Dirty Linen.[1][2][3]
This is the first iWantTFC original series using the teleserye format.
Plot
A student's death causes a scandal at the prestigious Northford High. Investigations conclude it was a suicide, but the victim's twin sister thinks otherwise. As she searches for the truth, she will unravel secrets that are far more shocking and dangerous.
Cast and characters
- Main cast
- Andrea Brillantes[4][5] as Sky Love Cruz and Luna Amore Cruz[lower-alpha 2]
- Kyle Echarri[4] as Robert "Obet" G. Santana
- Juan Karlos Labajo[4] as Gino Acosta
- Elijah Canlas[4] as Archimedes "Archie” M. Aguerro
- Zaijan Jaranilla[4] as Timothy "Tim" B. Castro
- Xyriel Manabat[4] as Roxanne Fatima "Roxy" Cristobal
- Daniela Stranner[4] as Zyra "Z" M. Aguerro
- Supporting cast
- Sylvia Sanchez as Lydia "Amam" Geronimo[lower-alpha 3]
- Angel Aquino[4] as Tania Mae Cruz[lower-alpha 4]
- Baron Geisler[4] as Police Chief Col. Harry Aguerro
- Mon Confiado[4] as Gov. William L. Acosta
- Miggy Jimenez[4] as Pocholo "Poch" Robles
- Tommy Alejandrino as Kenjie Wan
- Gela Atayde as Sanya Alba
- Recurring cast
- Leo Martinez as Mariano[lower-alpha 5] (season 2–present; guest season 1)
- Desiree Del Valle as Sasha M. Aguerro
- Ana Abad Santos as Dr. Cecille Acosta
- Gerald Madrid as Elmo M. Castro
- Angeli Bayani as Editha "Edith" Borromeo-Castro
- Ryan Eigenmann as Police Major Darius Soledad
- Kean Cipriano as Brandon
- Rans Rifol as Ria Cristobal
- Rap Robes as Antonio "Tonio" G. Santana
- Kakki Teodoro as Principal Amanda Perino
- Inka Magnaye as Becca
- Floyd Tena[4] as Vice-Principal Reginald Castrodes
- Guest cast
- Grae Fernandez as Yosef Rosales (season 2–present)
- Lui Manansala as Rosario "Rosing" Cruz
- Raul Montesa as Domeng
- Nour Hooshmand as Yana Rosales
- Lance Carr[lower-alpha 6] as Paolo
- Justin (SB19)[6][7][lower-alpha 7] as Jared
- Ross Pesigan as Pong
- Maritess Joaquin as Menchie Robles
- Giovanni Baldisseri as General Arcilla
- Mike Liwag as Police Senior Master Sergeant Ramos
- Clarisse Cabrera as Reporter Margarett
Soundtrack
Broadcast
From November 5, 2023, the show's episodes will not be shown on A2Z on Wednesdays and Fridays to give way to the 2023–24 PBA season. the program will continue to air on two main respective channels, Kapamilya Channel and TV5.[8]
Reception
Throughout its run, Senior High was the most watched program on the streaming service iWantTFC.[9] Within its first two weeks, the series garnered more than 38 million views across YouTube, Facebook and iWantTFC.[10] In January 2023, the series achieved its highest online viewership of 179,305 concurrent viewers on Kapamilya Online Live.[11][12] In January 2023, the series has accumulated over two billion combined views on TikTok.[11][13]
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2024 | VP Choice Awards | TV Series of the Year (Primetime) | Senior High | Pending | [14] |
TV Actress of the Year | Andrea Brillantes | Pending | |||
TV Actor of the Year | Kyle Echarri | Pending | |||
TV Supporting Actress of the Year | Xyriel Manabat | Pending | |||
Breakthrough Star of the Year | Zaijan Jaranilla | Pending | |||
Miggy Jimenez | Pending | ||||
BL Love Team Of The Year | Zaijan Jaranilla and Miggy Jimenez | Pending |
References
- ↑ "Andrea Brillantes, Kyle Echarri to reunite in 'Senior High'". ABS-CBN News. May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- 1 2 "'Senior High' to air on Aug. 28, trends with SB19 song". ABS-CBN News. August 15, 2023. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
- ↑ "WATCH: ABS-CBN drops trailer for new series 'Senior High'". Rappler. May 22, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Andrea Brilliantes, Xyriel Manabat lead 'Senior High' cast". Tribune. May 20, 2023. Archived from the original on May 27, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ↑ "Andrea Brillantes seeks justice for twin sister in series 'Senior High'". ABS-CBN News. August 19, 2023. Retrieved August 19, 2023.
- ↑ Antonio, Josiah (January 6, 2024). "SB19 member Justin de Dios to join 'Senior High' cast". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ↑ "LOOK: SB19's Justin joins cast of ABS-CBN's 'Senior High'". Rappler. January 7, 2024. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
- ↑ "Some ABS-CBN shows to give way to PBA on A2Z". ABS-CBN News. October 17, 2023. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ↑ "ABS-CBN shows and movie top four streaming platforms, primetime TV and movie box office | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ↑ ""Senior High" now available for free and on-demand in US, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Australia | ABS-CBN Entertainment". ent.abs-cbn.com. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- 1 2 "Viewers brace for bombshell revelation as "Senior High" promises 'ender to remember' finale". ABS-CBN Corporate. January 10, 2024.
- ↑ "'Senior High' sets new record with 168,036 concurrent viewers". ABS-CBN News. September 29, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ↑ "'Senior High' surpasses one billion views on TikTok; more revelations unfold in new chapter". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
- ↑ "5TH VPCA NOMINEES". 5th VP Choice Awards. Archived from the original on January 14, 2024. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
Notes
- ↑ The series also airs on Kapamilya Online Live, A2Z (every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday only during the PBA season), Jeepney TV, TV5 and worldwide via The Filipino Channel.
- ↑ Harry Aguerro is their biological father, but their legal last name is Cruz.
- ↑ Obet and Tonio’s maternal grandmother.
- ↑ Also sometimes spelled as Tanya in the English subtitles.
- ↑ Sasha’s father.
- ↑ Credited as Lance Justin Carr.
- ↑ Credited as Justin de Dios.