Gabriele Susanne Kerner ( born 24 March 1960 ) , better known by her stage name Nena , is a German singer-songwriter , actress , and comedienne who rose to international fame in 1983 with the New German Wave song `` 99 Luftballons '' .
Gabriele Susanne Kerner ( born 24 March 1960 ) , better known by her stage name Nena , is a German singer and actress . She is best known for the New German Wave song `` 99 Luftballons '' .