Hey there, my Love Island Star. It’s me, Amy Adams, your love-happy guide, here to dish the scoop on Joanes (Joanes Love Is Blind UK, what a catch) from Love Is Blind: UK Season 1 on Netflix. This 31-year-old resident service manager from Luton, England, born in Angola, stepped into the pods with a salsa swagger and a heart full of hope. With 4,882 Instagram followers (@joanesmachado_) cheering him on, Joanes’ journey is worth knowing—here’s the lowdown on his romantic quest and vibrant life.
Joanes
- Age: 31
- Location: Luton, England
- Occupation: Resident service manager
- Instagram: @jjoanes11
- Status: Not engaged
Joanes’ Pod Quest for True Love
Joanes hit the pods on Day 1, a salsa enthusiast (salsa enthusiast extraordinaire!) and linguist who’s all about real connection. Raised in the UK since age one after moving from Angola, he’s a travel lover who’s soaked up cultures worldwide—think spicy rhythms and new horizons. As a resident service manager (no idea what that entails, but it sounds busy), he’s ditched the swipe-life chaos for old-school romantic vibes. “Rocks are everywhere, but diamonds take digging,” he said, and I adore that—he’s after a rare, lasting love.
He’s clear about his dream partner: someone who shares his Christian values, loves to travel, and skips the text tennis for heartfelt talks. In the pods, Joanes vibed with Lisa, pouring out his soppy side—he’s the guy who falls fast and owns it! But when Lisa chose another path, he left single, his heart bruised but open. That resilience shines—he’s patient, sensitive, and ready for a family, making his pod stint a lesson in hope even without the ring (Love Is Blind UK heartbreak and all).
Life Beyond the Pods
Since the pods, Joanes is back in Luton, likely spinning salsa moves and managing resident services—whatever that means! His Insta’s light on romance updates, but it’s heavy on travel snaps and faith-filled moments—he’s still that old-school romantic I root for. No Mrs. Diamond yet, but his charm’s alive, and I’d bet travel, lifestyle, or wellness brands could love his cultured vibe—he’s got that global sparkle! Friends call him soppy, and after a breakup and losing his mum, he’s more driven than ever to settle down—his story’s got depth I can’t resist.
Joanes is why Love Island Star lights me up—he’s real, romantic, and chasing love with soul (Christian values front and center). Want the latest? Peek at his Insta for salsa hints! So, fam, what’s your take? Did his pod passion grab you, or is his quiet glow your vibe? Tell me below—I’m all ears! More pod tales are spinning right here.
All my starry hugs,
