Gathania Holmgren

Before finding success on Idol, Sweden's adaptation of the popular music competition, Holmgren worked as a waitress.

She performed "Rhythm of the Night" and was chosen by the judges to advance to the next round.

Holmgren advanced to the finals of the competition, finishing in ninth place overall.

Holmgren is currently signed with EMI in Sweden, and Hard2Beat Records in the United Kingdom.

[1] She cites Madonna, Whitney Houston, Earth Wind and Fire, Kool and the Gang, and Michael Jackson as some of her musical influences.