Born for the Spotlight
TV-MA2024•8.1/10
Drama
Ratings
🎬TMDb
8.1/10(21)
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.
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
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Hsueh Ya-chih
Cheryl Yang
Chou Fan
Simon Hsueh
Li Tzu-chi
Annie Chen
Hsin-ni
Cherry Hsieh
Claire
Yang Kuei-mei
Yu Yen-fang
Chung Hsin-ling
Pang Chieh
Vicky Tseng
Pan Yin-yin
Suri Lin
Shih Ai-ma
Huang Di-yang
Gecko
Zhan Huai-yun
Liu Meng
Jake Hsu
Wang Tao
Wes Lo
Chang Po-lei
Chan Tzu-hsuan
Pumpkin
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