Deborah Lee Duffield, who performs under the name Debra Stephenson, is an English actress, comedian, impressionist and singer. She is most celebrated for playing Diane Powell in *Playing the Field* (1999–2000), Shell Dockley in *Bad Girls*, and Frankie Baldwin on *Coronation Street* (2004–2006).
Dimitar Ivanov – Kapitanа is a Bulgarian ventriloquist, stand-up comedian, actor and playwright. He was born on June 22, 1985 in Dimitrovgrad. In 2008 he graduated from NATFIZ "Kraste Sarafov" with a degree in “Puppet Theatre Acting”. In 2011 he won the award for main male role at the International Puppet Theater Festival „Pierrot“ for his authorial performance „Tales From The Barrel“, and since 2012 has been part of the troupe of Sofia National Puppet Theatre. In 2019, he participated in the casting for "Slavi's Show" with a sketch featuring the puppet Bay Tanio, which marked the beginning of his professional development as a ventriloquist. After specialized training abroad, Kapitanа and Bay Tanyo began touring with their first joint stand-up show „It Was 100% Me“, visited by 20 Bulgarian cities. In 2020 he presented his second show "Model Home", which went on national tour in 24 cities and introduced the new character Isteria Petrova. Kapitanа has established himself as a popular name in Bulgarian stand-up comedy, with much of his popularity also coming from social networks. In 2021 he participated in the first National Stand-Up Comedy Awards "Golden Microphone", where he won the audience award and received recognition in the other two categories – guild’s and jury's.
Georgi Kyuchukov is a Bulgarian stand-up comedian known for his original comedy shows and distinctive storytelling style. He was born in 1985 in Yambol, but later moved to Sofia where he studied tourism and worked in the trade sector. He started doing stand-up comedy in 2016 when he participated in an amateur tournament and won first place despite having never performed on stage before that point. Following his success, he joined Inside Joke Stand Up Comedy and gradually became one of the recognizable names in Bulgarian stand-up scene. Kyuchukov develops his own "Kyuchekov Komedi Show," with which he performs at clubs and cultural spaces throughout the country. Among his original shows are “Sam muzh po praznikite” (Single Man During Holidays) and “Ne, mersi!” (No Thanks!), and his comedy often draws on personal stories, everyday situations, and observations about Bulgarian life. In 2021 he won the grand prize "Golden Microphone" for best stand-up comedian at the first national awards for stand-up comedy in Bulgaria. Besides performing, Kyuchukov actively contributes to the development of the stand-up scene in Bulgaria and participates in charity initiatives. In 2022 he was an honorary member of the jury of the second edition of "Golden Mic Awards," after winning the grand prize the previous year. In recent years, he has continued presenting original comedy shows in various cities across the country including joint performances with other popular Bulgarian comedians.
Hristo Gurbov is a Bulgarian theatre and film actor, known for his numerous comedic roles in the theater, cinema, and television. He was born on September 23, 1957, in Varna. After briefly studying at the Higher Electromechanical Institute of Technology in Varna, he graduated with honors in acting for dramatic theatre from NATFA "Kristyo Sarafov" in 1983. He worked in theatres in Haskovo and Lovech, and since 1987 has been part of the troupe of the Satirical Theatre “Aleko Konstantinov” in Sofia. Gurbov has many memorable theatre roles including Truffaldino in "The Servant of Two Masters," Cyrano in "Cyrano de Bergerac", Pierre Mignardet in "Dinner for Fools" and Ivan Antonov in "Roman Bath." For his performances in the play “Once Again Backwards” by Michael Frayn, he received an Askeer Award in 1998. He has also appeared in popular Bulgarian films such as "Arrhythmia," "Rhapsody in White", "The Blueberry Hill" and "Journey to Jerusalem". Gurbov gained widespread popularity with his television appearances too. He was part of the cult show “Ulichata” by Teddy Moskov, participated in “Velika Bulgaria” (Great Bulgaria) and “Komitsite,” and over the years has appeared in various TV shows and films. In 1991 he received a Sofia Award for the film "Silence." In 2024, he participates in the eleventh season of "Like Two Drops of Water," where he showcases his comedic talent to a new television audience.
A writer‑performer active on stage and television, a published poet and journalist, Iestyn Edwards is chiefly known for his creation Madame Galina, the Prima Ballerina, who has lately entertained soldiers deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.
James Allan Short, OBE and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Medicine and Design, performed under the name Jimmy Logan and made his mark in Scotland as an entertainer, theatre producer, impresario and director.
Kamen Vodenicharov is a Bulgarian actor, singer, television host, director, screenwriter, comedian and producer. He was born on May 13, 1966. He graduated in puppetry acting from NATFA (National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts) in 1990 and participated in the student movement at the end of the 80s. In the early 90s he was among the creators of Student Program "Ku-ku", and in 1995, together with Toncho Tokmachiev and Slavi Trifonov, created “Kaneto”. Over the years Vodenicharov has had a diverse television career. Between 1998 and 2010 he headed the music channel MM, hosted the first season of "Survivor BG" and the show "Sunday with..." on BNT (Bulgarian National Television). From 2007 to 2018 he was screenwriter and director of “Showoto na Kanalata” ("The Show of Kaneto"), and later presented the program “Vecheta na Ku-Ku bend”. From September 2024 until June 2026, he is hosting the quiz show "Last One Wins" on BNT 1. As an actor Vodenicharov participates in film, television and dubbing. Among his roles as a voice actor are Stuart Little in “Stuart Little” and “Stuart Little 2”, Lem in “Planet 51,” and Alfred Pennyworth in "The Lego Batman Movie." In 2018 he was screenwriter and director of “105 Minuti Sofia," and in 2023, starred in the film "Price of Power". He is also an author of musical projects and has a long-standing presence in Bulgarian television and entertainment industry.
Michael Richard Locke, who goes by the nickname Pancho, hails from Wales and works as a professional stunt performer and skateboarder. He gained fame through the MTV UK series Dirty Sanchez.
Olly Mann, a UK‑based podcaster, broadcaster and BBC on‑air personality, is most widely recognised for fronting LBC’s weekend evening programme and for co‑hosting the prize‑winning podcast Answer Me This! together with his long‑time collaborator Helen Zaltzman.
Rob Hoey pursues a career as a musician, actor, writer and comedian, gaining the most recognition as the lead vocalist of his present group Limb and as the guitarist who established the band Multi Purpose Chemical.
Roger De Courcey, a British ventriloquist and artists' agent, is most renowned for his routine with Nookie Bear. In 1976 he secured the grand‑final win on the televised talent competition New Faces.
Sanjeev Singh Kohli, a Scottish performer who works as an actor, comedian and author, is most recognised for playing shopkeeper Navid Harrid in the BBC comedy series Still Game, for voicing Ramesh Majhu in the radio comedy Fags, Mags and Bags (2005–2007), and for portraying AJ Jandhu in the BBC Scotland soap River City from 2015 until 2022. Beginning in 2019, he has presented his own TV talk programme, Sanjeev Kohli's Big Talk, broadcast on the BBC Scotland channel.
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