Maria Benkhermaz: portrait of the Moroccan candidate who left her mark on Love Is Blind UK

Candidate for the first season of “ love is blind UK”, Maria Benkhermaz, 31, left an impression on viewers with her sincere quest for love. Of Moroccan origin, this makeup artist and eyelash extension technician aspired to a traditional relationship. His goal? Find a man who would protect her and take care of her, a “provider” as she describes it herself.

On the show, Maria formed strong bonds with two men: Ollie Sutherland and Tom Stroud, a 38-year-old public relations consultant. If she was initially close to Ollie, it was ultimately towards Tom that her heart leaned. Their shared humor and the mourning of their respective fathers created a unique bond between them. “I really feel the most like myself with you,” Tom confided to her, touched by her sincerity.