''Raising Asia'' is an American

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series that debuted on Lifetime on July 29, 2014. This series is a

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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 Lifetime.

Cast

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

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''. * 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. *

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

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* {{Lifetime Shows Lifetime (TV channel) original programming 2010s American reality television series 2014 American television series debuts 2014 American television series endings Dance Moms American television spinoffs Reality television spinoffs