starring on vs starring in

Both 'starring on' and 'starring in' are commonly used phrases in English, but they are used in different contexts. 'Starring in' is the more common and appropriate phrase when referring to actors in movies, TV shows, or plays. On the other hand, 'starring on' is used when talking about someone who is a regular participant in a TV show or series.

Last updated: April 06, 2024 • 833 views

starring on

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to someone who is a regular participant in a TV show or series.

Use 'starring on' when talking about someone who is a regular participant in a TV show or series. For example, 'He is starring on the popular TV series.'

Examples:

She is starring on the new reality show.
They are starring on a popular sitcom.
He is starring on a hit TV series.
The actress is starring on a long-running soap opera.
The comedian is starring on a late-night talk show.

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But now that I'm starring on Broadway, the calls won't stop.
I wish I was starring on Broadway instead of in the ensemble.
I've been very busy starring on the football team.
Also, starring on the carpal bone indicates irregular healing, fracture.
Look who's starring on Channel 5.
In the 1980s, he began starring on popular television series like Dallas and Hunter.
At the same time singing on tour and on television even with Gianni Morandi and Paola Perego guest starring on Channel 5.
Matthew Perry, Oliver Platt, Ron Silver, Tim Matheson, and Mark Harmon also received Emmy nominations for guest starring on the show.
After taking drama classes, Egglesfield found himself guest starring on television series such as Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The $treet, Gilmore Girls, Charmed, and Nip/Tuck.
They were talking about more sponsorship, film stuff, guest starring on "Sesame Street."
Actress, who is currently starring on stage as Nell Gwynn, says production dad message across on a more subtle feed.
A mountain-style aperitif starring on the ski slopes and in the town centre with tempting delicacies and finger food to try made from Primiero cheese, washed down with the local craft beer BioNoc' and the renowned Trentino wines, including the famous TRENTODOC sparkling wines.
Come and star in the most popular and sensational Contest of the Carnival! You will be the protagonists in San Marco Square, starring on the stage of the Gran Teatro.
Whether it is on the stage in recent productions of two plays by Tennessee Williams or guest starring on television in Desperate Housewives and CSI: New York, how does Harold feel that he has grown as an actor over the past few years?
Director Marielle Heller Marielle Heller (Marin County, CA, USA, 1979) initially began guest starring on sit-coms and later she transitioned to the big screen in the action comedy MacGruber (2010).
in December mario nanni will be starring on a solo exhibition that will follow the one by the master bill viola, at the prestigious venue of villa panza in varese, entitled "luce all'opera".
Disney is another international brand entering the life of children as soon as possible through many by-products derived from its world famous characters and cartoons starring on the movies so called "for family".
On the August 12 episode of Raw, as a result of their feud stemming from starring on Total Divas, Natalya challenged Brie Bella to a match at the pay-per-view, which she accepted by slapping Natalya's face.
Square dancing and guest starring on "Hee Haw."
More Shop Esplai Esplai, a shop starring on its good taste for man's street and skate wear...

Alternatives:

appearing on
featured on
participating in
acting on
performing on

starring in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to actors in movies, TV shows, or plays.

Use 'starring in' when referring to actors in movies, TV shows, or plays. For example, 'She is starring in the new blockbuster film.'

Examples:

He is starring in the upcoming movie.
She is starring in a popular TV series.
They are starring in a new play.
The actor is starring in a Broadway production.
The actress is starring in an independent film.

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Active in the world of acting as a child, he began starring in several sitcoms, most produced by Mediaset.
For a month, photography will be starring in Durango through various activities.
Adam is starring in a rival play.
Greg Evigan is starring in Rent at the Community Playhouse... and Blaine got us tickets.
In '78, when you were starring in films, I wasn't born yet.
You know, this doesn't happen very often, going from waiting tables to starring in a big picture.
In 2004 he began a career as an actor, starring in several movies directed by Lasse Spang Olsen.
In the ongoing repertoire of the Shota Rustaveli Dramatic Theater Keti Khitiri is starring in several productions.
Have you ever dreamt about starring in a movie?
I am starring in a book.
He's starring in that new film.
And it's not just successfully starring in films that's dangerous.
Jack Driscoll does not want just anyone starring in this picture.
She's starring in Buenaventura Castrillo's next film.
It's like I'm starring in my own Greek tragedy.
Jody left you a movie he's starring in.
Lisa's starring in my new series.
She's starring in her own Sci-Fi movie.
And Leonard Hayes is starring in it.

Alternatives:

appearing in
featured in
acting in
performing in
playing a role in

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