thrust (someone) into the spotlight

Translations
вытолкнуть (кого-то) на передний план
The scandal thrust him into the spotlight.
Скандал вытолкнул его на передний план.
Definitions
To suddenly and unexpectedly place someone in a position of public attention or prominence, often highlighting their talents, actions, or circumstances.
Words
spotlight

noun
прожектор
thrust

verb
толкать