Link copied
Play S1 E1The 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.
Cast: Chris D'Silva, Tyson Kirk
HDCC
Season 1
8 episodes
- 1. The PopstarIn 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.CC9minOct 13, 2023
- 2. The JudgeLike all pop icons, Vivek’s journey to superstardom starts at the mall!CC10minOct 13, 2023
- 3. The ProducerVivek’s dream of pop stardom comes with a hefty price and a struggle to articulate his vision while working with a hotshot producer.CC12minOct 13, 2023
- 4. The CallVivek’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.CC8minOct 13, 2023
- 5. The ManagerAre Vivek’s new manager’s industry know-how, connections, and guidance worth living with her mercurial mood swings and abusive behaviour?CC7minOct 13, 2023
- 6. The SistersVivek takes control!CC7minOct 13, 2023
- 7. The Record DealAfter 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?CC11minOct 13, 2023
- 8. The FailureHer 40th birthday leads Vivek, now a successful author and creative writing teacher in Edmonton, to reflect on her failure as a popstar.CC11minOct 13, 2023
How to Fail as a Popstar
20231 season8 episodesCanceled
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Vanessa Matsui, Vivek Shraya
- Created by
- Vivek Shraya
- Cast
- Chris D'Silva, Tyson Kirk
- Studio
- Bell Fund | Fonds Bell, Shaw Rocket Fund, Sphère Média
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
