Born for the Spotlight - Season 1

Season 1
A refreshing journey of sisterhood, following the friendship between two top actresses, Chou Fan (Cheryl Yang) and Hsueh Ya-chih (Hsieh Ying-xuan), as they pursue their passion and navigate the cutthroat showbiz landscape, where ambition, friendship and desires collide. Meanwhile, rising starlet Emma Shih (Chloe Lin), a spirited 20-year-old who dreams of becoming a leading actress in the entertainment industry, faces a bumpy path to stardom. The series delves into the cutthroat world of showbiz, revealing the ambitious, passionate and complex lives of actresses across three generations. Who will claim the spotlight, and what sacrifices will they make for fame.

Episodes

Episode 1
Dreaming of stardom, Shih Ai-ma stumbles into the entertainment industry, where filmmakers, actors and managers all wrestle with their own issues.

Episode 2
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
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
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
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
Chou Fan recalls her complicated history with Ya-chih — and how their close friendship fell apart after a wedding catastrophe.

Episode 7
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
A prestigious award win changes the delicate dynamics among the actors. Hsin-ni's underground affair faces an unexpected threat.

Episode 9
Engulfed in scandal, Hsin-ni struggles with a series of personal and professional crises, leaving Ya-chih scrambling to mitigate the damage.

Episode 10
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
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
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.
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