Checco Zalone E I Mitili Ignoti

Checco Zalone is the name of a character created by music comedian Pasquale Luca Medici (born in Bari on June 3, 1977). Zalone is a parody of a romantic Neapolitan singer who performs at weddings and communions, showcasing a rather approximative knowledge of Italian grammar. He also seems to have a rather shady past as a hapless burglar and petty delinquent. The character became well-known in 2005, thanks to the TV standup comedy show Zelig Off. He has subsequently appeared in many of the other Mediaset consortium TV shows. In his act, Zalone imitates other songwriters, such a...