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Behind the scenes of Hulu’s ‘East Los High’

Hair and makeup artist Jaime Leigh-McIntosh, left, ads a layer of pull-away hair for Monica Ramirez, as she prepares to rehearse a fight scene.

Hair and makeup artist Jaime Leigh-McIntosh, left, ads a layer of pull-away hair for Monica Ramirez, as she prepares to rehearse a fight scene.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

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Take a look at the Hulu-delivered drama developed to address high rates of teen pregnancy -- and other such topics -- in the Latino community.

'East Los High'

Monica Ramirez, left, and Vannessa Vasquez, right, rehearse a fight scene.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Stunt coordinator Ryan Sturz, left, directs stunt doubles Michelle Jubilee Gonzalez and Claudette James as they rehearse a fight.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Monica Ramirez, left, and Vannessa Vasquez, right, look into the mirror as they rehearse a fight scene.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Director of Photography Kira Kelly, right, films Monica Ramirez, left, and Vannessa Vasquez, right, as they rehearse a fight scene where Camilla pulls Monica’s hair.   (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Director Carlos Portugal, center right, exults as he watches a fight scene on his monitors.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Consulting Producer Alberto Barboza talks about the show.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Co-executive producer Carlos Reza, center, pumps his fist after a successful fight scene, while Rick Mancia, left, and Vannessa Vasquez, right, smile at his reaction.   (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Director Carlos Portugal, center and Katie Elmore Mota, right, watch a fight scene on their monitors.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Hair and makeup artist Jaime Leigh-McIntosh, left, ads a layer of pull-away hair for Monica Ramirez, as she chats with Rick Mancia.   (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Vannessa Vasquez listens to directions as she prepares to rehearse for a fight scene.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Costume designer and producer Jerry Carnevale, left, shows dresses to director Carlos Portugal, right, during a filming session.   (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Executive Producer Katie Elmore Mota talks about the show on set.   (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Grip Chris O’Leary takes a moment for a rest behind the scenes.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Monica Ramirez, left, and Vannessa Vasquez, right, joke around looking into the mirror as they rehearse a fight scene.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Stars Rene Alvarado and Danielle Vega talk about the show behind the scenes.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Monica Ramirez, left below and Vannessa Vasquez, left above, joke around on set.  (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

'East Los High'

Director Carlos Portugal talks about the show on set.   (Bob Chamberlin / Los Angeles Times)

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