While Archie Aguerro (Elijah Canlas)’s arrogance and entitlement in high school might have sent shivers down your spine, admit it—a part of him also made butterflies flutter in your stomach.

He may not play the hero, but he steals the show with his irresistible charm. He started as a villain, but somehow, he has become easy to love, right? From “Senior High” to “High Street,” Elijah’s portrayal has been both menacing and empathetic.

It makes us wonder if Elijah, the brilliant young actor behind Archie’s character, shares similar feelings toward him. We at ent.abs-cbn.com asked him three things he loves most about Archie, and here’s what he said.

He mentioned that the number one thing he admires about Archie is his being family-oriented, “Mahalaga sa kanya ang pamilya niya at gagawin niya kahit ano para protektahan sila.” We can all agree that he is indeed a sweet ‘kuya’ to Z (Daniela Stranner).

While some might view it as pushy, for Elijah, Archie asserting what he wants simply means he wears his heart on his sleeve. “He follows what he wants. He tries to work for what he wants in life, and who he wants,” he expressed. “Pagdating sa pagmamahal, o sa mga eksenang ganyan, si Archie, genuine siyang tao.” Didn’t we all witness his efforts to win over Roxy (Xyriel Manabat)'s affection, especially when he asked her to be his prom date? It’s these moments where Archie isn’t afraid to show his mushy side that make us adore him, despite his mischief.

Lastly, Elijah appreciates that Archie takes accountability for his actions. He knows when he’s wrong. This sets the tone for his new life in “High Street,” where viewers will see how he aims to redeem himself from his troubled past.

Are we finally witnessing Archie’s complete character development? Don't miss an episode of “High Street,” airing weeknights on Kapamilya Channel, Kapamilya Online Live, TV5, and A2Z.