An actor's life can be punishing. It's competitive, unpredictable and, no matter how hard you work, success is often down to dumb luck. There are no guarantees, and maintaining a thick skin is essential.

When actor Kate McNamara wins an award that could potentially transform her career, her life does change. Just not in the way she expected. From a miserable night in Sydney to an energy healer in Bali, how will she make peace with what could have been?

The Big Break That Broke Kate

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PRESENTS — Parental As Anything: Teens

As the demands of school, teenagerhood, and family life increase, so do the numbers of Vanessa's guinea pig herd.

The guinea pig years

In this one, Romeo is Kesh. And Juliet is aptly, Jules. And they are fearless.

Love story

Beth meets two men in a cafe. They’ve been chatting online for a while, but how will things go in person?

There’s a lot riding on this first date, more than romance or short-term fling.

Beth, two men, and a baby

When Laurie Luxe decided to pursue the art of clowning, one name kept coming up: Philippe Gaulier.

The Big Break That Broke Kate

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