Where are the stars of ITV's Benidorm now? What the residents of the Solana hotel have been up to as the creator of the iconic Brits abroad sitcom teases potential reunion

It's been almost two decades since Benidorm first aired and we were introduced to the guests and staff of the iconic Solana hotel. 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...

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 had viewers in stitches 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 stitches 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 title role. 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.

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' hotly-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 joined Benidorm in series six as Joyce Temple-Savage, the new manager of the Solana Hotel - 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 Hotel - 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.