Ionela

Ionela is a Romanian gold digger who briefly dated Geoff Maltby, believing that he was a successful businessman.
== Biography ==
Ionela and Geoff met on a dating sight. He told her that he was a successful businessman who owned a company named Maltby Communications.
=== Series 7 ===
Ionela came to the Solana Benidorm with Geoff and his mother Noreen, who was suspicious of Ionela's true intentions in her relationship with Geoff. Despite initially denying it, Geoff eventually accepted that Ionela was only with him because she believed that he was rich. When he told her that this was not the case, she left the Solana and went to a five-star hotel with a barman named Jason Gallagher.
=== Series 8 ===
Ionela eventually married a rich Russian businessman and lived a lavish lifestyle. However, she craved having a loving family. Ionela returned to Benidorm and reunited with Geoff, although she ultimately decided to return to her wealthy lifestyle.
==Appearances==
*Series 7 — Episode 4: "Walking on Hot Coals" (Mentioned only)
*Series 7 — Episode 5: "The Pep Talk" (First appearance)
*Series 7 — Episode 6: "The Loan Shark"
*Series 8 — Episode 5: "Little Provisions"
*Series 9 — Episode 7: "Alcohol Ban" (Mentioned only)
*Series 9 — Episode 8: "Terrible Exam Results" (Mentioned only)
Category:Recurring characters
Category:Romanian people
Category:Holiday makers
Category:Series 7 characters
Category:Series 8 characters