Meet Brilliant Lady’s Second Happenings Cast
Brilliant Lady’s inaugural Happenings Cast takes their final bow soon. From 12 February 2026, Sailors will meet the ship’s second cast, 12 performers and hosts appearing across shows, socials and ship-wide events.
After a record-long stint onboard Brilliant Lady (over 180 days!), the inaugural Happenings Cast are taking their final bow on 11 February 2026. Sailors joining Brilliant Lady on 12 February 2026 for the Eastern Caribbean Cruise will be the first to see the new cast, Brilliant Lady’s 2nd Happenings Cast since launch. The cast is an ensemble of 12 individuals who provide entertainment, guidance, and more throughout the voyage known as the Happenings Cast.
Meet Brilliant Lady’s Second Happenings Cast
With a large number of returning cast members, sailors might just spot a favorite or two among the members of Happenings Cast 2 on Brilliant Lady. They will be onboard Virgin Voyages’ latest ship from 12 February to 16 July 2026. This cast will be onboard for the iconic inaugural Panama Canal crossing as well as the Los Angeles MerMaiden voyage and Seattle MerMaiden voyage too! The cast will be handing over to the third cast on 16 July as Brilliant Lady is in her inaugural and hotly-anticipated Alaskan season.
Voyage Hosts
Appearing in their own shows and helping host the voyage, the Hostess and Diva play a central role in the Happenings Cast.
Michie: The Hostess (until 21 March 2026)
Michie serves as Brilliant Lady’s Hostess from 4 January 2026 to 21 March 2026. Michie is especially noted as being a member of the very first Happenings Cast on board Scarlet Lady in 2021. She an experienced and talented singer, actor, and dancer from Venezuela. Michie will be leaving the role of The Hostess on 21 March 2026, stay tuned to hear who will be stepping into those iconic heels for the Los Angeles and Seattle MerMaiden season!
Look out for The Hostess on Scarlet Night at The Octopus Garden & at Love, Love, Love with The Hostess. The Hostess also leads various onboard events including Retail Rumble, a comedy gameshow exclusive to Brilliant Lady!
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Kara Kature: The Diva
Kara Kature is the Diva for Brilliant Lady’s second cast. Kara is a revered drag performer and fan favorite, hailing from Ireland. A true Virgin Voyages veteran, having brought her unique drag talent to the casts of Valiant Lady (casts 7 and 8) and Resilient Lady (cast 5).
You can also find The Diva at Bingo with The Diva, The Diva Goes West and other events around the ship!
Aficionados
These members are the experts in their field hosting everything from Trivia to Food Workshops to Magic Shows.
AV: The Gamer
AV (A.V. Perkins) joins the fleet as the Gamer. She is described as a DIY expert and TV host, and is credited as the creator of the “University of Dope” hip-hop culture card game. AV has also appeared on HGTV and The Drew Barrymore Show.
You can find The Gamer at the Seahorse Race, and at game shows like the Last One Standing & Risky Quizness.
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Kaleb: The Charmer
Kaleb Zebadi joins the fleet as the Charmer. Kaleb is based in the UK and specializes in close-up magic and mentalism.
You can find The Charmer at The Charmers Lounge, Tips & Tricks during Afternoon Tea as well as their own secret shows 🤫 throughout the voyage.
Faith: The Artist
Faith joins the fleet as the Artist. Faith is an actor based in the USA, a self-professed ‘Karaoke Professional’, and newly joins Virgin Voyages as part of Brilliant Lady’s second cast.
You can find The Artist at events such as Live Life Colorfully, Painting & Boozy Bevvies as well as the painting segment of the Seahorse Race.
Tyler: The Foodie
Tyler transfers to Brilliant Lady after serving as the Foodie in Scarlet Lady’s 11th cast. He is described as an actor and model from New York City. The Foodie role specializes in food and drink programming.
You can find The Foodie at events such as Secret Vintage, Shot for Shot & other selected Food & Drink events across the ship.
Katrina: The Balancer
Sailors will be thrilled to learn fan-favorite Katrina is returning as the Balancer! Katrina is notable among loyal Virgin Voyages fans for helping launch Virgin Voyages’ second ship, Valiant Lady as part of her inaugural Happenings Cast, with later deployments across all four Virgin Voyages’ ships, notably making Katrina the first Balancer to be a member of the cast across the whole fleet. Katrina is also credited with involvement in launching the Virgin Voyages “8 Legs Run Club”.
Look out for fitness tips from The Balancer at events such as VHS Workout, Zumba and Game On.
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Influencers and Dancers
These members are the vibrant faces seen across Virgin Voyages social channels, ensuring every event is lively and engaging.
Adriano: The Spark
Adriano, an experienced dancer and theater performer from Australia, joins Brilliant Lady’s second cast as The Spark. The Spark role includes social programming such as solo Sailor meet-ups and hosted activities across the ship.
Dulci: The Glow
Dulci, already a familiar face on Brilliant Lady, having been part of the cast that launched the ship in September 2025, returns for the second cast after time away. You may also recognize Dulci from her contract onboard Resilient Lady.
Look out for The Glow hosting a number of events around the ship.
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Sabrina: The Flare
Sabrina takes on the Flare role for Brilliant Lady’s second cast. She previously served as the Gamer on Resilient Lady (cast 5), Valiant Lady (cast 7) and Scarlet Lady (cast 12) marking another cast member’s fourth ship. Sabrina has a dance background (University of Utah and Broadway Dance Center).
Look for The Flare in popular shows like Love Love Love and hosting events around the ship.
Anzey: The Hype
Anzey, a theatrical performer, transfers to Brilliant Lady after appearing on Resilient Lady (cast 5). Anzey has recently finished a Christmas Tour with Cirque Dreams!
You can look out for The Hype hosting multiple events across the ship!
Kayla: The Bounce
Kayla joins Brilliant Lady’s second cast as The Bounce. A Point Park School of Dance alumna, Kayla has a competitive dance background, including lyrical and jazz.
Look out for The Bounce hosting multiple events across the ship!
Join Them From 12 February to 16 July 2026
The next cast are now in rehearsal, be sure to follow them on socials and look out for them onboard. Note: Dates and cast are subject to change at any time.
A Farewell to the Previous Cast
The first Happenings Cast on any Virgin Voyages ship plays a defining role in shaping the onboard experience, and is often remembered by Sailors long after their voyage. Brilliant Lady’s launch program was packed with milestone moments, and the inaugural cast were there throughout. As Brilliant Lady welcomes its second Happenings Cast, the outgoing team is stepping away from ship life (for now)!
