“ | He's just like his dad, isn't he? Only a slimmer version. | „ |
~ Sonia insulting her boyfriend when meeting his son. |
Sonia is a recurring antagonist in the BBC sitcom Gavin and Stacey.
She is series protagonist Smithy's new girlfriend who demonstrates extreme selfishness and controlling behaviours.
She is portrayed by Laura Aikman, who also portrayed Mara in The Secret World and a Mutoid in the 2022 audiobook series Heroes and Villains.
Personality[]
When Sonia is introduced to Smithy's family, it becomes apparent that she is controlling and manipulative. She has a noticeable temper and frequently neglects to compromise for Smithy's desires, leading to Smithy having been beaten down by her and changing his personality entirely.
Physical appearnce[]
Sonia is a tall, thin Caucasian woman with blonde hair. She has large, blue eyes and is seen wearing heavy makeup and fake tan. She dresses in smart clothing.
Biography[]
2019 Christmas special[]
In the 2019 Christmas special, Sonia is introduced to Smithy's friends as his new girlfriend. The group is collectively shocked when they meet her due to her abrasive personality, controlling attitude and change in Smithy's disposition. It becomes clear that she dislikes Smithy's friends and decides not to speak to them much. She also reveals her discontent at being in Wales with Smithy's friends.
Later, Sonia insults Smithy's former lover Nessa, who is eccentric. Sonia leaves the house and tells Smithy that she has had enough of the evening and wants to go home. She also claims to have been making an effort and is unhappy. Smithy lets Sonia leave and returns to the party.
2024 Christmas special[]
In the 2024 Christmas special, it is revealed that Sonia and Smithy are marrying (despite Nessa's proposal to him after the 2019 Christmas special). She maintains her callous and abrasive attitude during the planning. She once again meets Smithy's friends and does not integrate herself with them at all. At her hen party, she also fails to include Smithy's friends. At Smithy's wedding, a collective protest against Sonia results in him leaving her and instead choosing to marry Nessa.