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Born for the Spotlight

Born for the Spotlight

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Born for the Spotlight

2024

1 Seasons

12 Episodes

8.1(21 votes)

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Drama

Overview

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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Netflix

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Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

14 members

Acting

謝盈萱

Hsueh Ya-chih

謝盈萱

Acting

楊謹華

Chou Fan

楊謹華

Acting

薛仕凌

Li Tzu-chi

薛仕凌

Acting

陳庭妮

Hsin-ni

陳庭妮

Acting

謝瓊煖

Claire

謝瓊煖

Acting

楊貴媚

Yu Yen-fang

楊貴媚

Acting

鍾欣凌

Pang Chieh

鍾欣凌

Acting

曾莞婷

Pan Yin-yin

曾莞婷

Acting

林廷憶

Shih Ai-ma

林廷憶

Acting

黃迪揚

Gecko

黃迪揚

Acting

詹懷雲

Liu Meng

詹懷雲

Acting

徐鈞浩

Wang Tao

徐鈞浩

Acting

羅宏正

Chang Po-lei

羅宏正

Acting

詹子萱

Pumpkin

詹子萱

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