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Reality TV show Dream On aims to help Hong Kong's underprivileged achieve their goals

Each 30-minute episode will follow an inspiring dreamer, telling their life story and making their ambition a reality for a day, writes Jenni Marsh

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Nick Daryanani and Natalie Chan, producers ofDream On.

"A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality."

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That John Lennon quote is the inspiration behind English-language reality television show , which aims to help Hong Kong residents in underprivileged communities achieve their goals.

Nick Daryanani, a psychology graduate, and former Deloitte employee Natalie Chan quit their jobs to host and produce the show.

"We've both been told in the past that our dreams are ridiculous," says Daryanani, "and for minorities in Hong Kong, there is a genuine lack of opportunity. We want to bring the issues of their communities to light and give them a chance to achieve their dreams."

Each 30-minute episode will follow an inspiring dreamer, telling their life story and making their ambition a reality for a day.

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Dixon, an immigrant from Ghana who wants to tackle cultural prejudice through rap music, is the star of the pilot.

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