A BENIDORM star has revealed that he is a dad after his girlfriend’s secret pregnancy.
, who played Joey Ellis on the hit show until 2018, has welcomed a baby called Rudy with his wife to be.
Nathan Bryon has revealed he is a dadCredit: Instagram
The Benidorm star and his wife-to-be Theresa Varga welcomed a baby last monthCredit: Getty
It was not widely known that his his fiancee Theresa was pregnant with their first child.
But this week, when Nathan took to social media, he revealed the couple’s joyous news to the world.
Sharing a selection of snapshots from over the past month, Nathan left fans stunned when he introduced his newborn baby to them.
The first photo he shared was of baby Rudy donning a knitted cardigan with some cute patterned trousers.
The baby could be seen lying on a patchwork blanket with a card that read: “Today I am one month old.”
Other snaps saw the proud parents beaming with their bundle of joy on an autumnal walk, and a sweet snap of Nathan cuddled up to the tot on the sofa.
“1 month of being parents to this lil cutie,” he penned in the caption.
He added: Meet Rudy!!! We are in very love and very sleep deprived.”
Fans were quick to flock to the comments section to congratulate the happy couple on their new arrival.
One person penned: “Little cutie. Congratulations and love the name.”
Another wrote: “So happy for you!! What a beautiful new chapter xx.”
While a third said: “Huge congratulations to you! Hello little Rudy! You are a beautiful little guy. Welcome to the family!!”
And a fourth added: “Oh wow Nathan. What a brilliant post – and what a cutie. Congratulations to you and Theresa x.”
Nathan and his fiancee Theresa Varga got engaged in 2020.
He shared a slew of sweet snaps from over the last monthCredit: Instagram
The baby is called RudyCredit: Instagram
Nathan’s fans and friends are overjoyed for the coupleCredit: Instagram
At the time, the actor said on social media that he had gotten engaged to his “best mate @TheresaVarga”.
The couple have attended events together, such as the British Academy Television Craft Awards in April 2022.
They also work together professionally.
A podcast note from March 2025 mentions Nathan discussing “working with his partner Theresa, alongside pitching, promoting, and collaborating”.
As well as being famous for his role in Benidorm, Nathan also wrote and co-created Sky comedy series Bloods.
The actor also co-wrote Bafta winning film Rye Lane.
The couple work together professionallyCredit: Getty
Nathan played the role of Joey in BenidormCredit: ITV
He appeared in the show for two years from 2016 until 2018Credit: ITV



