Born for the Spotlight - Season 1

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.

Network
Episodes12
DatesNov 7, 2024 - Nov 7, 2024

Episodes

Episode 1
Season 1Episode 150 min

Episode 1

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

Nov 7, 2024
Episode 2
Season 1Episode 252 min

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.

Nov 7, 2024
Episode 3
Season 1Episode 352 min

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.

Nov 7, 2024
Episode 4
Season 1Episode 449 min

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.

Nov 7, 2024
Episode 5
Season 1Episode 556 min

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.

Nov 7, 2024
Episode 6
Season 1Episode 648 min

Episode 6

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

Nov 7, 2024
Episode 7
Season 1Episode 742 min

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.

Nov 7, 2024
Episode 8
Season 1Episode 852 min

Episode 8

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

Nov 7, 2024
Episode 9
Season 1Episode 949 min

Episode 9

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

Nov 7, 2024
Episode 10
Season 1Episode 1057 min

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.

Nov 7, 2024
Episode 11
Season 1Episode 1155 min

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.

Nov 7, 2024
Episode 12
Season 1Episode 1259 min

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.

Nov 7, 2024

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