How to Fail as a Popstar

Name: How to Fail as a Popstar
Genre: Comedy
Cast: Chris D'Silva, Tyson Kirk

20231 seasons8 episodesComedy

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.

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Oct 13, 20239m

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, 202310m

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

Oct 13, 202312m

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, 20238m

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, 20237m

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

Oct 13, 20237m

Vivek takes control!

Oct 13, 202311m

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, 202311m

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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