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Trapped in the Spotlight

Trapped in the Spotlight

20251.01h 27m

Overview

Neveah, a canceled R&B singer, struggles to rebuild her career and regain her fame 15 years after breaking up with her estranged co-star, Lupita, who publicly betrayed her.

Directed by Nicole G. Leier
Written by Derick Ackerley, Jag Gill, Alberto Halfeld
Produced by Myles Milne, Rebecca LaMarche
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Top Cast

Monique Coleman

Monique Coleman

Neveah

Melyssa Ford

Melyssa Ford

Lupita

Emmanuel Kabongo

Emmanuel Kabongo

Izaak

Romaine Waite

Romaine Waite

Marcel

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Glen Michael Grant

Lenny

Scott Cavalheiro

Scott Cavalheiro

Quinten

Eden Cupid

Eden Cupid

Simone

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Sammy Jo Higgins

Roxanne

Neil Whitely

Neil Whitely

Landlord

Nicole G. Leier

Nicole G. Leier

Lenny’s Assistant

About Trapped in the Spotlight

Trapped in the Spotlight is a tv movie, thriller film released in 2025. Directed by Nicole G. Leier, it stars Monique Coleman, Melyssa Ford, Emmanuel Kabongo. Neveah, a canceled R&B singer, struggles to rebuild her career and regain her fame 15 years after breaking up with her estranged co-star, Lupita, who publicly betrayed her.

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