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Benidorm star Jake Canuso is unrecognisable from his days as heartthrob Mateo and 21 years after near-death experience


He shot to fame in the early 2000s after starring in an iconic British sitcom. Now, Jake Canuso - who played the ever-flirtatious barman Mateo in the hit series - looks completely unrecognisable.

The Swiss-British actor, 55, holds the record as the show's longest-serving cast member, appearing in all 74 episodes. The bar, owned by Derren Litten, is filled with memorabilia from the series, and stars, including Jake, have made special appearances. With five-star reviews and a cheeky tagline - 'Mateo from Benidorm at your services' - his videos start at £56 and are typically delivered within 24 hours.

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