How to Fail as a Popstar

How to Fail as a Popstar

The story of Vivek, a queer brown boy from Edmonton as he tries (and fails) to achieve pop stardom, told from the perspective of the now 40-something trans femme artist that boy became.

Comedy

Seasons

1. The Popstar

Air Date: 2023-10-13

In 1997 Edmonton, 15-year-old Vivek has never quite felt like he fit in but hearing a pop song leads to discovering his dream…and his voice.

2. The Judge

Air Date: 2023-10-13

Like all pop icons, Vivek’s journey to superstardom starts at the mall!

3. The Producer

Air Date: 2023-10-13

Vivek’s dream of pop stardom comes with a hefty price and a struggle to articulate his vision while working with a hotshot producer.

4. The Call

Air Date: 2023-10-13

Vivek’s debut album gets him his ticket out of Edmonton! But first he needs to find a way to tell his mom he’s moving to Toronto.

5. The Manager

Air Date: 2023-10-13

Are Vivek’s new manager’s industry know-how, connections, and guidance worth living with her mercurial mood swings and abusive behaviour?

6. The Sisters

Air Date: 2023-10-13

Vivek takes control!

7. The Record Deal

Air Date: 2023-10-13

After the Tegan and Sara tour, Vivek’s music career has accelerated to Paris and a French record label in 2006 – but do their plans align with Vivek’s dream?

8. The Failure

Air Date: 2023-10-13

Her 40th birthday leads Vivek, now a successful author and creative writing teacher in Edmonton, to reflect on her failure as a popstar.

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Rating

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Release Date

2023-10-13

Episodes

8 (1 seasons)

Status

Returning Series

Cast

Chris D'Silva

Chris D'Silva

Vivek

Tyson Kirk

Tyson Kirk

Brad

Videos

Production Companies

Bell Fund | Fonds Bell

Bell Fund | Fonds Bell

Shaw Rocket Fund

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