Anastasia Iliopoulos, a 31-year-old Australian of Greek descent, has opened up about her December 2022 breakup with multimillionaire Adrian Portelli, known as Mr. Lambo, revealing their lavish lifestyle wasn’t as glamorous as it appeared.

The former fiancée of The Block’s big spender, whose Greek heritage is reflected in her surname Iliopoulos, described their relationship as “toxic” in an interview with the Herald Sun. “We woke up, made breakfast, worked all day and night, then went to bed. It wasn’t as extravagant as it seemed,” said Iliopoulos, a property developer and owner of Willow Building Co. “We were just the same west side people we grew up as. It didn’t feel like the high life.” Born in Melbourne in 1992, Iliopoulos holds a diploma in Building and Construction Site Management from Victoria University, showcasing her expertise in the construction industry. Her skills include process scheduling, contract management, and negotiation, which have contributed to her leadership in the field.

Iliopoulos, who was engaged to Portelli, 34, explained that their values didn’t align, stating, “There were certain things he wanted that I wasn’t willing to do.” A close friend noted the split was “very toxic,” adding that Iliopoulos is now “much happier” without Portelli. Despite the rocky end, she remains on friendly terms with Portelli, who has moved on with his pregnant girlfriend, Karlie Butler. The glamorous brunette, known for her busty physique and fitness dedication, has a modest but vibrant Instagram presence with around 3,000 followers (@anastasiailiopoulos), where she shares glimpses of her life. A mother of one, Iliopoulos maintains a relatively private personal life, gaining public attention primarily through her relationship with Portelli and her upcoming appearance on The Bachelors Australia.

Iliopoulos is set to star in the 11th season of The Bachelors, airing on Channel 10 in January 2024. Filming has begun in a $6.4 million mansion in Melbourne’s Brighton suburb, with Iliopoulos rumored to be a finalist for bachelor Ben Waddell. The show features 30 women, including a fashion model, jewellery designer, and sales assistant, vying for three bachelors’ hearts. Her participation follows a brief fling with former Love Island star Josh Moss in 2023, which she confirmed ended amicably, stating they are now “just friends.” Iliopoulos, who was engaged to Portelli
Despite her public persona, little is known about Iliopoulos’s family or early life, as she keeps these details private. Her Greek background and professional achievements, however, position her as a compelling figure in both reality TV and the construction industry.