Vivek Shraya
Director
How to Fail as a Popstar (2023)
Season 1
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.
Released Oct. 13, 2023
Episode 9 min
None+
Genres: Comedy
Production Companies: Bell Fund | Fonds Bell, Shaw Rocket Fund, Sphère Média
Network: CBC Gem
S1E1 - The Popstar
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.
Oct. 13, 2023, midnight
S1E2 - The Judge
Like all pop icons, Vivek’s journey to superstardom starts at the mall!
Oct. 13, 2023, midnight
S1E3 - The Producer
Vivek’s dream of pop stardom comes with a hefty price and a struggle to articulate his vision while working with a hotshot producer.
Oct. 13, 2023, midnight
S1E4 - The Call
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.
Oct. 13, 2023, midnight
S1E5 - The Manager
Are Vivek’s new manager’s industry know-how, connections, and guidance worth living with her mercurial mood swings and abusive behaviour?
Oct. 13, 2023, midnight
S1E6 - The Sisters
Vivek takes control!
Oct. 13, 2023, midnight
S1E7 - The Record Deal
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?
Oct. 13, 2023, midnight
S1E8 - The Failure
Her 40th birthday leads Vivek, now a successful author and creative writing teacher in Edmonton, to reflect on her failure as a popstar.
Oct. 13, 2023, midnight
Network: CBC Gem
Episode Runtime: 9 min.
Season Runtime: 75 min.
Released: Oct. 13, 2023
Last Air Date: Oct. 13, 2023, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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