Kerstin Löcker was born in Austria and, through her love of the sea, also found love in and for Hamburg. She completed her training as a stage performer at the Performing Arts Studios Vienna and, in the early years of her career, appeared on Austria’s most renowned stages. Touring productions across a variety of genres took Kerstin to numerous venues throughout Europe and to event halls of every size from the very beginning of her career.

Productions such as *Some Like It Hot* at the Kammerspiele in Vienna, *West Side Story* in Baden near Vienna, *Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat* in Warsaw, Vienna, and on tour in Germany, as well as *Evita*, *Elisabeth*, *Best of Musical*, and the classic Thunerseespiele, thrilled not only Kerstin but also her audiences. In 2011, she became a “lady of the sea” and appeared with solo programs on the glamorous stages of atriums and theaters aboard cruise ships for various shipping companies.

Event management and the development of show concepts are also among her great passions. She is currently involved in the planning and creative development of show productions for several Hapag-Lloyd ships. ABBA has accompanied Kerstin for the past 12 years. On cruise ships and at countless events, she has had the opportunity to perform the unforgettable melodies of the legendary band ABBA and has built a very special connection to the passionate music of the Swedish group.

HC Petzoldt began making music at a very early age. As a young musician, he already played electronic keyboard instruments at international concerts and started working with jazz bands. After studying jazz and classical music, he contributed to numerous musical productions as musical director and pianist.

He lives in Cologne, where he produces music in his own studio.

Navina Heyne was born in Berlin and studied singing, acting, and dance at the Bavarian Theatre Academy August Everding in Munich. Immediately after graduating, she became a finalist in the ZDF casting show *Musical Showstar*, hosted by Thomas Gottschalk. She performed leading roles in German-language premiere productions such as *Rock of Ages* (Sherrie), *Bonnie & Clyde* (Blanche), and *Side Show* (Daisy), as well as in many well-known productions including *Dracula* (Lucy), *Spamalot* (Lady of the Lake), *The Three Musketeers* (Queen Anne), and *Chess* (Florence). For the latter, she received the Roswitha Ring award. Most recently, she appeared as Mathilde Ill in the German premiere of *The Visit* at the Tecklenburg Open-Air Festival and as Flora alongside Angelika Milster in the Rosamunde Pilcher musical *Wechselspiel der Liebe*. In 2012, Navina was a semifinalist in the prestigious international singing competition of the Kurt Weill Foundation in New York.

In addition to her stage work, Navina devotes much of her time to her YouTube channel, featuring formats such as the theatre vlog *Navina Offstage* and her home renovation videos on *Navinas Nagelstudio*.

Born into a musical Italian-American family, Jimmy began his career as a Michael Jackson impersonator in his youth.

He was fascinated from the very beginning by the guitarists in major stage productions, which inspired him to pick up the guitar himself. Jimmy can now look back on a 25-year musical career. He performs across Europe in a variety of line-ups and has appeared, among other places, on the ZDF television show *Fernsehgarten*. He also took the stage with his former band after being named “Newcomer of the Year” by Bayern 3. He completed his academic training as a state-certified ensemble leader at the Vocational School of Music in Nuremberg.

The international stage is his home, both as a musician and as an entertainer. Jimmy pursues his musical career with great passion, joy, and dedication, always aiming to give audiences an unforgettable evening.

A true North Frisian by birth, Maria Kristina moved to Hamburg in 2011 to train as a musical performer at the Stage School Hamburg. She graduated in 2014 with qualifications in dance, singing, and acting, and subsequently took on the leading role of Tracy Turnblad in *Hairspray Jr.* at Kampnagel in Hamburg. She then joined a tour of *Cabaret* through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, performing as a Kit Kat Girl.

In February 2015, she began her time as a lead soloist with AIDA Cruises, singing across the seas of the world as part of various show ensembles. As a soloist, Maria is regularly booked for events such as the Hagen Short Film Festival, charity events, and more, and also performed in Munich at *Schuhbecks Teatro*. In the winter of 2018, she attended the School for Acting Hamburg for a six-month advanced training program. After successfully completing it, she went on to compete in *The Voice of Germany 2019*, where she advanced through the Blind Auditions and Battles.

At present, she is not only part of *ABBAMANIA THE SHOW*, but also a member of the FRITZ Theatre ensemble in Bremen, where she appears in several productions. When she is not on stage, Maria passionately teaches functional cross-training at ARCA, helping members achieve a healthier self through her open manner and energetic approach. In addition, she has taken on a management position for the company’s German location.

Molly Dunphy Moriel received piano, music theory, and choir training at the conservatory, as well as ballet instruction with Inma Lobato in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Spain. As a teenager, she discovered her passion for singing and musicals and performed with Teatro Ilusión in *Romeo y Julieta, el Musical* in the role of Juliet. She later took part in various musical medleys and portrayed roles such as Fantine, Dorothy, and Victoria.

In 2022, she completed her training in singing, acting, and dance in Munich and, during her studies, was part of the ensemble of *Evita* under the direction of Enrique Gasa Valga. Most recently, she played the role of Elena in a Spanish production of Disney’s musical *Coco*.