Raising Asia Season 1

Synopsis

Raising Asia is an American reality television series that debuted on Lifetime on July 29, 2014. This series is a spin-off of Dance Moms. It follows the daily life of Asia Monet Ray, a then eight-year-old dancer, and her family. The show focuses mainly on Asia's career as a dancer/singer and the repercussions fame can have on a family.

Main Cast

Asia Monet Ray

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Age : N/A | Popularity : 11%

Kristie Raymond

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Age : N/A | Popularity : 13%

Shawn Ray

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Age : N/A | Popularity : 12%

Bella Blu Ray

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Anthony Burrell

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Billy Hufsey

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Age : N/A | Popularity : 9%

Gina Alvarado-Samperio

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Episodes

Episode 1

29 July 2014 - The Lion Tamer and the Tiger Mom

The Ray family revolves around eight-year old daughter Asia’s rising star, and this week there’s a huge performance at World of Dance on the line. Questions about the suitability of the choreography put the entire performance in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Asia’s parents struggle with their own balancing act.

Episode 2

05 August 2014 - Diva Days, Red Carpet Nights

This week, Asia is slated to perform at the Reality TV Awards, but tensions are already running high in the Ray household. When Kristie isn’t happy with the stage, she tries to pull the plug. Meanwhile, Shawn confronts Asia’s manager, Billy.

Episode 3

05 August 2014 - The Education of Asia Ray

Asia's training goes into high gear, and with Shawn out of town, Kristie is overwhelmed–until her mother arrives to lend a hand. But while Kristie may be happy for the help, she's less than thrilled by some unsolicited advice–and an attempted intervention.

Episode 4

12 August 2014 - Managers and Mayhem

Asia ramps up her training as an actress, singer and dancer, but choreographer Anthony questions whether manager Billy is the right person to take Asia to the top. Anthony's doubts grow stronger when he hears the new song Billy wrote for Asia and decides to spring a surprise meeting with another manager on Kristie–and she is not happy about it! Meanwhile, Kristie tries to figure out how to fit in more time with Bella, who is feeling left out.

Episode 5

12 August 2014 - It's (Not) My Party and I'll Cry if I Want To

It's Bella's birthday and Kristie is determined to focus on her, while Asia struggles with the sacrifices she's forced to make for her career. Shawn removes Kristie from Asia's rehearsal with Anthony. Later, Kristie stuns everyone by announcing that she and Asia must leave Bella's birthday party for a photo shoot.

Episode 6

19 August 2014 - What Would Beyoncé Do?

Billy lands Asia a gig opening for a pop star that no one has heard of and things quickly go south once they arrive at venue, only to discover it is a 21 and over nightclub. While Asia is forced to prepare in a tent in the middle of a parking lot, Anthony blames Billy for all of the issues, causing a major rift between Shawn and Kristie.

Episode 7

19 August 2014 - Hit the Road

Asia is heading to Las Vegas for her singing and dancing debut at Planet Hollywood. Anthony and Billy nearly come to blows as they continue to fight for control over Asia’s career. After his missteps with last week’s performance, Billy has to redeem himself in Shawn’s eyes if he wants to stay on the team.

Episode 8

26 August 2014 - Billy's Last Chance

It's Billy's big chance to prove that he has the chops to take Asia to the next level, but a major meltdown from Asia before her first singing performance at Planet Hollywood threatens to derail everything they've been working towards.

Episode 9

26 August 2014 - Eyes on the Pride

Anthony is determined to have full creative control over Asia's performance at the Long Beach Pride Festival. But after missing rehearsals, arguing with Shawn, and disobeying orders, Anthony is on thin ice. During a fraught rehearsal, Anthony drops Asia on her tailbone.

Episode 10

02 September 2014 - Dad-ager

Choreographer Ricky Palomino has given Asia the lead role in his theatrical performance titled "Daylight Come." Meanwhile, Shawn decides to handle Asia's career for a week while Kristie takes on Bella's responsibilities.

Episode 11

02 September 2014 - Three Men and a Maybe

Billy books a performance for Asia at R&B legend El DeBarge’s birthday. Shawn puts Anthony in charge of vetoing this performance if he feels that Asia is not ready. Anthony feels empowered, but Shawn ultimately pulls rank. When Anthony explodes in frustration, both the performance as well as his place on Team Asia are put in jeopardy.

Episode 12

09 September 2014 - Of Momagers and Meltdowns

Asia prepares to sing her new ballad on the web series, BiteSizeTV. As the pressure mounts, she loses focus and spins out of control just before show time. Gina confides in Shawn that she feels unappreciated, leading Kristie to explode at the crew and threaten to pull the plug on "Raising Asia."

Episode 13

09 September 2014 - Make It or Break It

It's time for Asia to take the stage at Universal CityWalk for the biggest and most important performance of her life. As she goes through her final performance run-through, a technical glitch threatens to ruin her day.

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