Jake Canuso – Mateo Castellanos
It’s been almost two decades since Benidorm first aired and we were introduced to the guests and staff of the iconic Solana H๏τel.
The ITV Brits abroad sitcom – which followed a group of holidaymakers in the Spanish resort and their hilarious escapades – came to an end in May 2018 after 11 years, and fans have been begging for more ever since.
In 2023, show creator Derren Litten has teased a return of the beloved series as he announced that he’s returning back to writing for ‘both television and theatre’.
He said: ‘I have had clear, recent indications that certain TV channels are interested in my decision and I hope you will be watching the fruits of my labour in time to come.’
Then, last month he sparked hope of its comeback once again when a fan asked on X: ‘@DerrenLitten @ITV Another series of Benidorm on the cards?’ and he cryptically replied: ‘Who knows…’
So, with a potential reunion on the cards, MailOnline delves into where the cast of Benidorm are now…
Jake Canuso – Mateo Castellanos
With a potential reunion on the cards, MailOnline delves into where the cast of ITV’s Benidorm are now…
Actor and dancer Jake Canuso played hunky waiter Mateo Castellanos since the show began and was the longest-running Benidorm cast member
Actor and dancer Jake Canuso played hunky waiter Mateo Castellanos since the show began and was the longest-running Benidorm cast member.
Following the show’s ending, he was one of the castmates who took part in Derren Little’s Benidorm Live stage show.
The live version of the sitcom toured the UK from September 2018 until April 2019 for 250 shows.
He also kept in close contact with creator Derren and bagged a role in his BBC One sitcom Scarborough, where he played the role of Tony Peroni in the 2019 series, before portraying Stewie in the television film My Bad.
Jake has also tried his hand at pantomimes and in 2022, he appeared as Abanazar in Aladdin, which was staged at the Rhyl Pavilion Theatre.
The star now has a Cameo account, where he makes personalised videos as Mateo for superfans of the show.
Sheila Reid – Madge Harvey
Sheila Reid had viewers in sтιтches in her role as sharp-tongued, sun-worshipping, and chain-smoking grandmother Madge Harvey
She played the character for six series and returned for a role in the seventh, as well as taking on a guest stint in series eight
Sheila Reid had viewers in sтιтches in her role as sharp-tongued, sun-worshipping, and chain-smoking grandmother Madge Harvey.
She played the character for six series and returned for a role in the seventh, as well as taking on a guest stint in series eight.
The actress, 87, continued with her career on screen and stage after Benidorm ended, with her most notable roles including Iris in Channel 4’s Humans and Speedy Sue in BBC One’s Doctors.
When it comes to the stage, in 2018 she bagged a role in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Troilus and Cressida.
She also had a stellar career before Benidorm, which included playing Bianca in the National’s 1965 film version of Othello, alongside Laurence Olivier in the тιтle role.
Danny Walters – Tiger Dyke
Although fans now know him best for his role as Keanu Taylor on EastEnders, Danny Walters played mischievous teenager Tiger Dyke on Benidorm between 2014 and 2017.
Just before Benidorm ended, it was announced he would be joining the cast of the BBC soap as the hunky Keanu
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Although fans now know him best for his role as Keanu Taylor on EastEnders, Danny Walters played mischievous teenager Tiger Dyke on Benidorm between 2014 and 2017.
The character arrives to the Solana in Series 6 episode 1 along with his father Clive Dyke and mother, Tonya Dyke.
Just before Benidorm ended, it was announced he would be joining the cast of the BBC soap as the hunky Keanu.
He played a big part in EastEnders’ H๏τly-anticipated 2023 Christmas episode – dubbed Sixmas – which was awarded with Best Moment Of The Year at the Radio Times soap awards.
Fans waited on tenterhooks for months to find out who would be murdered during the festive special – and it was finally revealed mas Keanu who was killed after being stabbed.
He was awarded Best Exit at the awards ceremony for his standout performance.
Sherrie Hewson – Joyce Temple-Savage
Sherrie Hewson joined Benidorm in series six as Joyce Temple-Savage, the new manager of the Solana H๏τel – and remained until it was cancelled
The actress was also a regular on the Loose Women panel between 2003 and 2007 and is also known for her soap roles in Emmerdale, Coronation Street, and Crossroads
Sherrie Hewson joined Benidorm in series six as Joyce Temple-Savage, the new manager of the Solana H๏τel – and remained until it was cancelled.
The actress was also a regular on the Loose Women panel between 2003 and 2007 and is also known for her soap roles in Emmerdale, Coronation Street, and Crossroads.
Since the series ended, she has kept her career going with a role in Hollyoaks as Martha Blake, which she took on in May.
The character is the estranged grandmother of established character, Sienna Blake.
Last year, she also took on the role of Agnes in the comedy series Daddy Issues on BBC.
Oliver Stokes – Michael Garvey
Oliver Stokes, now 25, played Michael Garvey (front) throughout the first seven series of the ITV sitcom – and was barely 10 years old when he first joined the show
Since he departed the programme he has taken on soap roles in the likes of Doctors and Casualty (pictured in 2012)
Oliver Stokes, now 25, played Michael Garvey throughout the first seven series of the ITV sitcom – and was barely 10 years old when he first joined the show.
Since he departed the programme he has taken on soap roles in the likes of Doctors and Casualty.
However, he has since stepped away from the limelight and instead works as a tradesman.
He told The Mirror in October: ‘It got to a point where I just thought I wanted an income every month guaranteed, instead of not knowing when your next job is going to come.
‘I’d love to get back into the future if the right thing came about but who knows?’
He also has a toddler, Archie, and enjoys fishing in his spare time which led him to open a fish bait company called Active Baits.
Tony Maudsley – Kenneth Du Beke
Tony Maudsley played fan-favourite character, hairdresser Kenneth Du Beke, who was on the show from 2011 until the end
He then joined Coronation Street as George Shuttleworth in 2020 – the late Archie Shuttleworth’s son, and has previously said he has no plans to leave the soap anytime soon
Tony Maudsley played fan-favourite character, hairdresser Kenneth Du Beke, who was on the show from 2011 until the end.
He joined Jake Canuso in reprising his role for the Benidorm Live shows between 2018 and 2019.
Tony went on to star in the BBC Two Cold War drama series Summer of Rockets as Spearman back in 2019.
He then joined Coronation Street as George Shuttleworth in 2020 – the late Archie Shuttleworth’s son, and has previously said he has no plans to leave the soap anytime soon.
The actor took to Twitter in 2020 to confirm the good news, and told fans he ‘couldn’t be happier’ at his new part.
Alongside a picture of a newspaper clipping about his role, he wrote: ‘Yes I can indeed confirm this to be true. I’m chuffed to be staying at my @itv home and heading to Weatherfield and I for one, couldn’t be happier.’
Hannah Hobley – Chantelle Garvey
Hannah Hobley portrayed young mum Chantelle ‘Telle’ Garvey in the Brits abroad TV show from 2007 to 2009
She announced her pregnancy by paying tribute to her time on the show playing Chantelle
Hannah Hobley portrayed young mum Chantelle ‘Telle’ Garvey in the Brits abroad TV show from 2007 to 2009.
She tied the knot with her husband Nathan Hobley-Smith back in 2023 and the couple share a young daughter together.
She announced her pregnancy by paying tribute to her time on the show playing Chantelle.
She showed off her growing baby bump in 2022 in a statement tracksuit which looked awfully similar to the one she wore on the ITV show.
In side by side snaps, she wrote: ‘Spot the difference…
‘Just to clarify- this is NOT a hoax. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages. Love from Hannah, Nathan & Bump x.’
Her other acting credits also include roles in BBC show Cranford and various pantomime productions.
Hannah also delighted fans by returning to the Solana H๏τel with her little one in 2023, joking: ‘It’s EXACTLY THE SAME! Just back with a different baby this time…’
Steve Pemberton – Mick Garvey
Steve Pemberton appeared in Benidorm series six as dad Mick Garvey, who often clashed with his mother-in-law Madge (Sheila Reid)
He left the show in 2015 at the same time as Siobhan Finneran, who played his on-screen wife Janice Garvey
The actor has since appeared in a slew of different shows and movies and is one of the most recognisable faces in the comedy circuit
Steve Pemberton appeared in Benidorm series six as dad Mick Garvey, who often clashed with his mother-in-law Madge (Sheila Reid).
He left the show in 2015 at the same time as Siobhan Finneran, who played his on-screen wife Janice Garvey.
The actor has since appeared in a slew of different shows and movies and is one of the most recognisable faces in the comedy circuit.
He co-wrote the hit BBC comedy Inside No.9 with Reece Shearsmith, with the programme making its debut on BBC Two in 2014.
The dark comedy, which has since ended, featured appearances from the likes of Sheridan Smith, Sir Derek Jacobi, Alison Steadman, the late Helen McCrory, and Keeley Hawes.
His other credits include the sitcom Psychoville, Amazon’s Good Omens, and Brᴀssic, which has recently been cancelled.
The actor, who lives in London with his partner and their three children, also bagged roles in Doctor Who, Whitechapel, and Happy Valley.
Siobhan Finneran – Janice Garvey
After leaving the show with her on-screen husband in 2015, Siobhan Finneran continued her incredible acting career in a slew of high-profile shows
Siobhan went on to play Clare Cartwright in Happy Valley – the sister of Sarah Lancashire’s Catherine Cawood
After leaving the show with her on-screen husband in 2015, Siobhan Finneran continued her incredible acting career in a slew of high-profile shows.
When she announced her departure from Benidorm at the time of leaving, she told What’s On TV: ‘We were in a terrible state. It was our decision to stop, but it was still heartbreaking. A lot of guest stars – brilliant people like David Bradley – have said it’s a treat of a job, and they’re right.
‘So it was really, really upsetting to say goodbye to the cast and crew. You know you’re not going to work with them ever again. Then to come home and think, ‘Blimey, we’ve actually done it’, is quite something.’
Siobhan went on to play Clare Cartwright in Happy Valley – the sister of Sarah Lancashire’s Catherine Cawood.
She has also appeared in The Stranger on Netflix, crime drama The Moor Side, and BBC comedy The Other One.
Adam Gillen – Liam Conroy
Adam Gillen looks worlds away from his fresh-faced holidaymaker character Liam Conroy – 13 years after first appearing on the small screen
And now Adam looked unrecognisable as he has ditched his iconic ginger locks and clean-shaven face for a bushy beard and bleached hair do
Adam Gillen looks worlds away from his fresh-faced holidaymaker character Liam Conroy – 13 years after first appearing on the small screen.
The actor starred in the ITV sitcom from 2011 until its conclusion in 2018, playing the role of Les Conroy’s son, played by Tim Healy, 70.
And now Adam looked unrecognisable as he has ditched his iconic ginger locks and clean-shaven face for a bushy beard and bleached hair do.
The clumsy character was initially a holidaymaker, who had travelled to Benidorm to visit his father Les Conroy, who worked at the Solana H๏τel.
In series five, Liam joined the Solana workforce as a maintenance worker, however, in the series finale, the lad leaves the Solana to pursue a career with Kenneth Du Beke in the Blow ‘n’ Go Salon.
Nowadays the actor can be seen cutting a slimmer frame and wearing a selection of trendy outfits as he enjoys life with his dog and partner, Laila Zaidi.
The actress starred in the final series of Benidorm where she joined the cast as Rob’s girlfriend Cyd.
Yet she found love in real life and her and Adam have been dating since they met on set in 2018.
Adam regularly shares snaps of the pair together including, meals out, dog walks and New Year’s Eve celebrations.
He has remained in acting but has taken his skills to the stage and is currently starring as the Emcee in the West End production of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club.
Johnny Vegas – Geoff Maltby
Comedian Johnny Vegas appeared as ‘The Oracle’ Geoff Maltby in the ITV show from 2007 to 2009, before returning for a second stint from 2015 to 2017
His character was an avid pub quizzer who would arrive at the iconic H๏τel every year with his mother
Comedian Johnny Vegas appeared as ‘The Oracle’ Geoff Maltby in the ITV show from 2007 to 2009, before returning for a second stint from 2015 to 2017.
His character was an avid pub quizzer who would arrive at the iconic H๏τel every year with his mother.
Since leaving, he continued as a successful comic and became a regular panellist on the BBC quiz show QI and as well as Celebrity Gogglebox.
He also bagged his own show on Channel 4 in 2021 called Johnny Vegas: Carry on Glamping, where he joined his ᴀssistant Bev and a gang of vintage bus enthusiasts to create the country’s coolest site out of old, repurposed vehicles.
The comedian, whose real name is Michael Pennington, sadly lost his father Lawrence in 2017.
Johnny has also been open with his struggles with ADHD in recent years and has admitted that his ‘brain locks’ when faced with simple decisions.
Tim Healy – Leslie Conroy
Tim Healy was another member of the cast who remained in Benidorm from the show’s beginning to end a she played H๏τel receptionist Leslie Conroy
While he’s taken a step back from TV, he has joined his famous singer son on stage numerous times
Tim Healy was another member of the cast who remained in Benidorm from the show’s beginning to end a she played H๏τel receptionist Leslie Conroy.
However, Tim was struck down by a mystery illness and briefly ‘died’ while filming the sitcom in Spain, the show’s writer revealed.
The actor fell into a coma for days and it was reported that he was ‘fighting for his life’.
Creator Derren had no choice but to write his character Lesley out of series nine of the hit ITV comedy-drama series, however he returned in series 10 after he recovered.
He also known for his famous family, with his ex-wife being Loose Women star Denise Welch and his son Matty reaching high levels of stardom as the frontman of The 1975.
While he’s taken a step back from TV, he has joined his famous singer son on stage numerous times.
