December 24th 2024.
There's been quite a buzz surrounding the dramatic transformation of a former Benidorm star. Adam Gillen, who played the lovable Liam Conroy on the popular ITV sitcom from 2011 until 2018, now looks completely unrecognisable from his fresh-faced character. It's hard to believe that just a few years ago, he was the young, red-haired worker at the Solana resort, known for his wit and charm.
Adam joined the series in its fourth season, playing the role of a tourist who visits Benidorm to see his father Les, who works at the all-inclusive Solana resort. He later landed a job there himself as a maintenance worker, but eventually set his sights on a career in the Blow 'n' Go Salon. Before his big break on Benidorm, Adam graduated from the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in 2007 and also appeared in other notable TV shows such as Oliver Twist, The Sarah Jane Adventures, Fresh Meat, and Prisoners' Wives.
His most recent role was in the BBC thriller series Boat Story alongside Joanna Scanlan last year. The talented actor, who has also graced the stage at Shakespeare's Globe theatre, is currently playing the Emcee in the West End production of Cabaret. However, fans were taken aback when they saw Adam's new look - dyed blonde hair and a clean-shaven face - for his latest role. Last year, he even shared some snaps on social media sporting a blonde beard, proving he can rock any look.
Although it's been six years since Benidorm ended, Adam is now engaged to one of his former co-stars, Laila Zaidi. The 31-year-old actress played Cyd in five episodes of season 10. The couple got engaged during a holiday in Croatia last year, with Laila excitedly sharing the news on Instagram: "A whole week of being a diiiirty flirttttyyy thirty FIANCÉ!!!!!!!"
During its nine-year run, Benidorm featured a talented ensemble cast including Steve Pemberton, Siobhan Finneran, Johnny Vegas, Sheridan Smith, Hannah Waddingham, and Bel Powley. However, after a decline in ratings in the final few seasons, ITV announced the show's cancellation in 2018. But earlier this year, Sherrie Hewson, who played Joyce Temple-Savage for six seasons, expressed her desire to see the show make a comeback, this time on the big screen.
She said on Good Morning Britain, "Everybody in the world watches it now. I mean, everybody stops in the street and says we just want it back... It would make a film, I think, and you could bring people from everywhere, that have ever been on Benidorm, and their stories back together. I think it would be brilliant, and it would be two-and-a-half hours as opposed to half an hour. I think it would very funny. So that's what I'm up for."
For those who can't get enough of Benidorm, the show is currently streaming on ITVX. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us, calling 020 3615 2145, or visiting our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you.
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