Adam Gillen, renowned for his portrayal of the endearing Liam Conroy on ITV's Benidorm, has undergone a striking transformation since his time on the show. Eleven years after his debut, the actor now sports a full beard, a notable change from his previously clean-shaven appearance.
Recently, Adam was seen embracing the festive spirit, donning a Santa hat alongside former co-star Tony Maudsley, who played Kenneth Du Beke on the series.The pair’s reunion made fans happy and brought back memories of their on-screen bond. In addition to his evolving appearance, Adam's personal life has blossomed. He is now engaged to Laila Zaidi, who portrayed Cyd on Benidorm. Laila shared the joyous news on social media, showcasing her engagement ring and expressing excitement about their future together.
The couple, who fell in love while filming the popular ITV series in 2018, were holidaying in Croatia when Adam popped the question. Captioning an emotional picture, announcing the engagement, Laila previously wrote: "A whole week of being a diiiirty flirttttyyy thirty FIANCÉ !!!!!!! [ring emoji] [nine heart emojis].".
Adam and Laila's celebrity pals were quick to pass on their congratulation as Game of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel commented: "Awwwww congratulations!!!" and actress Sophie Rundle added: "SO GORGEOUUUUUS!! Congratulations!!!" Fresh Meat star Greg McHugh wrote: “Congrats yous legends of love!!!!”.
Adam's character, Liam, was a fan favorite on "Benidorm." Initially introduced as a holidaymaker visiting his father, Les Conroy, Liam became a beloved member of the Solana resort staff. His journey on the show included working at the Blow 'n' Go Salon with Kenneth, providing viewers with memorable comedic moments.
