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Born for the Spotlight

Born for the Spotlight

TV-MA2024•8.1/10
Drama

Ratings

🎬TMDb
8.1/10(20)

Chasing glamour, fame and artistry, women with a passion for acting must push the limits to pursue their dreams in the ruthless world of show business.

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Production

Third Man Entertainment

Language

ZH

Status

Ended

First Aired

November 7, 2024

Last Aired

November 7, 2024

Networks

Netflix

Created By

Yen Yi-wen

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2024-11-07
Dreaming of stardom, Shih Ai-ma stumbles into the entertainment industry, where filmmakers, actors and managers all wrestle with their own issues.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2024-11-07
A director's funeral becomes an arena for publicity among rival actors. Chou Fan forms an unexpected bond with a staff member at her hotel.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2024-11-07
As Ai-ma's new friendship leads to a possible on-screen opportunity, Ya-chih and TB face difficulties in casting an actor for their upcoming film.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2024-11-07
While Ai-ma and Pumpkin struggle with insecurities, a rift grows in their friendship. Gecko helps Yu Yen-fang prepare for a reunion with an old flame.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2024-11-07
TB and Li-fen's on-set disagreement helps them learn more about each other. Li Tzu-chi visits Chou Fan with a script.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2024-11-07
Chou Fan recalls her complicated history with Ya-chih — and how their close friendship fell apart after a wedding catastrophe.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2024-11-07
Production on Li Tzu-chi's new film reopens old wounds between Ya-chih and Chou Fan. Gecko encounters someone from his past.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2024-11-07
A prestigious award win changes the delicate dynamics among the actors. Hsin-ni's underground affair faces an unexpected threat.
Episode 9
E9
Episode 9
Air date: 2024-11-07
Engulfed in scandal, Hsin-ni struggles with a series of personal and professional crises, leaving Ya-chih scrambling to mitigate the damage.
Episode 10
E10
Episode 10
Air date: 2024-11-07
At TB's film screening, an audience member catches Li-fen by surprise. A difficult day of filming bruises Chou Fan's ego.
Episode 11
E11
Episode 11
Air date: 2024-11-07
Chou Fan powers through a critical scene in her new film — but at a steep cost. Ya-chih notices something is off with her husband.
Episode 12
E12
Episode 12
Air date: 2024-11-07
With a broken heart, Ya-chih asks Ai-ma to make a choice. Chou Fan gathers the courage to track down someone she holds dear.

Cast

Hsieh Ying-shiuan

Hsieh Ying-shiuan

Hsueh Ya-chih

Cheryl Yang

Cheryl Yang

Chou Fan

Simon Hsueh

Simon Hsueh

Li Tzu-chi

Annie Chen

Annie Chen

Hsin-ni

Cherry Hsieh

Cherry Hsieh

Claire

Yang Kuei-mei

Yang Kuei-mei

Yu Yen-fang

Chung Hsin-ling

Chung Hsin-ling

Pang Chieh

Vicky Tseng

Vicky Tseng

Pan Yin-yin

Suri Lin

Suri Lin

Shih Ai-ma

Huang Di-Yang

Huang Di-Yang

Gecko

Zhan Huai-yun

Zhan Huai-yun

Liu Meng

Jake Hsu

Jake Hsu

Wang Tao

Wes Lo

Wes Lo

Chang Po-lei

Chan Tzu-hsuan

Chan Tzu-hsuan

Pumpkin

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