There’s a specific reason why Boy Bastos actor Wilbert Ross wouldn’t kiss another guy onscreen.
At the media conference for the series High (School) on Sex, which started streaming on Vivamax on June 5, the 24-year-old actor was asked if he would be willing to lock lips with a co-actor. The question was in reference to the growing number of male actors who star in Boys Love series and movies and go all out in steamy love scenes.
“It’s not just a preference. I think a lot of male stars have been doing it already, so let’s give it to them. I have nothing against kissing another guy onscreen, it’s just that there are only a few actors who do sexy comedy. So, ibigay nyo na sa akin ito,” Wilbert explained.
In High (School) on Sex, Wilbert plays Gibo, a student scholar who is also controlled by his raging hormones. He’s been holding on to his girlfriend’s promise that they would “go all the way” after Junior High, only to be left high and dry when she flies abroad. Gibo then turns his attention to his hot teacher and every boy’s fantasy, Mrs. Salva, played by Rob Guinto (X-Deal 2).
Directed by GB Sampedro (Kaka, Crush Kong Curly, Kinsenas, Katapusan, Doblado), it follows the sexual awakening of four other senior high students—Wes, Mavic, Issa, and Karla.
Wes, played by Migs Almendras (The Broken Marriage Vow, Glorious), wants to explore his sexuality. Gay or straight—anyone is welcome to get into bed with him. Nothing is going to stop him from being sexually authentic to himself. He gets the moniker “The Fluid”.
Issa, played by Denise Esteban (Doblado, Kaliwaan), has the reputation of being a slut. She embraces this image, even if she is actually a virgin. She and Gibo have been friends since childhood.
Mavic, played by Angela Morena (X-Deal 2, Iskandalo), is seen as a virgin, but the truth is, she is not as innocent as she looks. She may not have gone all the way just yet, but you’ll be surprised at what she has already experienced in sex.
Karla, played by Katrina Dovey (Doblado) is Gibo’s ex-girlfriend who suddenly returns from the U.S. She comes back carrying a huge secret.
As the five students gain knowledge from their classes, they also gain experiences that help them navigate their questions not just about sex, but also about identity, family, and love.
Joining them in the series are the colorful characters played by Marco Gomez, Micaella Raz, Andrea Garcia, Juami Gutierrez, Katya Santos, Sheree Bautista, and Mark Carpio.