''Raising Asia'' is an American

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series that debuted on

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on July 29, 2014. This series is a

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of ''

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''. 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 and the repercussions fame can have on a family.Nededog, J. (2014, September 9). Lifetime's 'Raising Asia' Stars Talk Finale, Address Misconceptions About Their Family Life - TheWrap. Retrieved October 22, 2014.

Synopsis

''Raising Asia'' features Asia Monet Ray and follows both her singing and dancing career. This show also brings to light many of the other activities and performances Asia participates in. The series captures the day-to-day life of the Ray family and how they raise an eight-year-old celebrity. The series aired on

Cast

* Asia Monet Ray is a dancer, singer, student, actress, and gymnast. She has appeared on the shows ''

'' and ''

Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition ''Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition'' was an American dance reality competition series on Lifetime. The series encompasses twelve talented boy and girl dancers who are competing for $100,000 and a scholarship to the prestigious Joffrey Ballet Ac ...

''. * Kristie Ray, a former fitness model is Asia's mother. She has appeared on the shows ''Dance Moms'' and ''Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition'' alongside her daughter. *

Shawn Ray Shawn Ray (born September 9, 1965 in Placentia, California, U.S.) is a former professional bodybuilder and author. Bodybuilding career In his 2005 interview, Ray said, "the two influences that were the main reasons that I got into bodybuilding i ...

, a Hall of Fame Bodybuilder, is Asia's father. * Bella Blu Ray is Asia's younger sister. She herself is a dancer and a gymnast. * Anthony Burrell is Asia's main choreographer. *

Billy Hufsey Billy Hufsey (born December 8, 1958 in Brook Park, Ohio) is an American actor and singer. Career Billy Hufsey was on television from 1983 to 1987, playing the role of Christopher Donlon on the NBC/syndicated drama, '' Fame''. He went on to play ...

is Asia's manager. * Gina Alvarado-Samperio is Asia's aunt and Kristie's sister.

Episodes

Season 1 (2014)

References

External links

* {{Lifetime Shows Lifetime (TV network) original programming 2010s American reality television series 2014 American television series debuts 2014 American television series endings