Checco Zalone

The Profile

Checco Zalone (stage name of Luca Pasquale Medici) is an Italian comedian, actor, singer and filmmaker. He scored a hit with the parody single Siamo una squadra fortissimi and became one of Italy’s biggest box‑office draws with films like Cado dalle nubi, Che bella giornata, Quo vado? and Tolo Tolo (his directorial debut).

Born June 3, 1977 in Bari, Italy. Stage name: Checco Zalone. Known for satirical songs and record‑breaking Italian comedies; directed Tolo Tolo (2020).

Reviews portray Zalone as a sharp, divisive satirist. Tolo Tolo is seen as a broad poke at Italian hypocrisies and the migrant debate, with fewer laughs but bigger ambitions. His breakout anthem Siamo una squadra fortissimi is judged catchy, trashy and culturally telling. A newer viral piece, Sulla barca dell'Oligarca, keeps the topical parody vibe alive.