Ria Atayde showcases her adventurous side in the suspense web series 'High'
Wednesday, January 09, 2019
We all know that the Internet specifically the social media has helped us alot in so many ways. From doing home works to googling different places and being updated with the latest happenings around the globe but at some point, it has become a major influence to most of us especially the younger generation. If we're not careful, we might got addicted using it or worse, we might be trapped in some dark scenarios that will eventually make our lives and also our families in great danger.
The newest web series "HIGH" which debuted via iWant app (You can download it via Google Play or App Store) features the story of Miguel Soledad (Markus Paterson) who is a socially awkward guy from Nueva Ecija.
He is forced by his sister Gabby (Ria Atayde) to go to Manila so they can see each other again. In Manila, Miguel meet Mariel (Sammie Rimando) and learns that Gabby already left for Paris. What is supposed to be a reunion between the siblings became a game of hide and seek when Miguel finds out that his sister has been active and joining an online challenge "Wanna Get High" wherein each completed task, she will earn a prize. Curious about the game, Miguel tries it himself but unknowingly, he became part of the mysterious online game that will also give way in finding the real truth about the dangers of being addicted to this challenge.
During the BlogCon of Ria Atayde, she shared details about working on this web series "High". According to her, she really enjoyed shooting the episodes because she knows there will be challenging scenes that she needs to do and aside from this she will be working with talented artists.
How was Ria Atayde picked for the role as Gabby in "High" and how did she prepared for the role?
Ria said that she is already acquainted with Markus Patterson because he is also a friend of Inigo Pascul who is also her friend. High was shot in the latter part of 2017 which was 2 years ago which is why she is excited for everyone to watch the suspense series.
Most people know that Ria is a very adventurous person which is why most of her showbiz friend would pick her if they have a daring challenge to do for a show or so, like recently she was handpicked by one of her close friends Enchong Dee to be his partner in Extreme Ends where they will do some extreme challenges in Hong Kong. Doing these kind of stuff gives excitement to Ria which is why when Ria was doing her scene for High wherein she needs to climb the highest peak of a building in Quezon City, it was a GO for her and of course it alarmed her Mom, top caliber actress Ms. Sylvia Sanchez but all is well and she did the stunt with harness on.
Speaking of Ms. Sylvia Sanchez, Ria's Mom, she's a very supportive mom to all of her children which is why when she finally watched the first four episodes of "High", she praised the quality of the web series, from the amazing drone shots, to the sounds and editing and of course the great ensemble of actors and actress. She also praised no less than her daughter Ria Atayde for doing a great job on her role as Gabby. Because of "High", Ms. Sylvia shared on her Instagram account that she got alarmed of how the social media is affecting a lot of teens which is why she talked to her two kids Gela and Xavi and made them promise that they will not engage in any suspicious activities in the internet and always be responsible in their actions. Ms. Sylvia added that parents play an important role in honing their children as they grow up. She also encourages everyone to watch High because they will learn a lot about this web series.
Ria Atayde as Gabby in "High"
With Ria Atayde's busy schedule, she has done several projects in 2018, she will surely shine brighter this 2019 because of her sheer talent in acting and more!
Don't miss HIGH now streaming on iWant with four episodes, Episode 5 and 6 will be available this Saturday January 12 and the finale episodes on
January 19.
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