Benidorm's Michael now - from quitting acting to becoming a dad and own business

Oliver Stokes, who played Michael Garvey—the “cheeky” kid from the sitcom Benidorm—has moved on from acting and is now a father while running a business. More than 10 years after the show made him a household name, Benidorm aired from 2007 to 2018, with Stokes starring as Michael from the first episode through 2015, alongside the Garvey family cast led by Janice and Mick Garvey and their on-screen grandmother Madge. Now 28, Stokes says he chose to leave his acting career behind and spends his time fishing, hiking, camping and outdoors with his son Archie. He runs Active Baits, a fish bait company, and also appears linked to Archie Doors & Glazing. He has discussed growing up on TV on Loose Women and said he stepped back once written out and after becoming a parent.