Jojo Khalastra
| Jojo Khalastra | |
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| Ha-Comedy Store character | |
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| Portrayed by | Zvika Hadar |
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| Gender | Male |
Jojo Khalastra was an Israeli satiric character played by Zvika Hadar in 1994-1995.[1]
Jojo Khalastra appeared on The Comedy Store, a show on Israel Television's Channel Two, as the iconic Mizrahi ars, a Hebrew slang term derived from Arabic [2] referring to a stereotyped male character who wears flashy jewelry and clothing. Khalastra debuted in 1994 and soon became the show's signature character. With his leopard-skin shirt and a trademark hairdo,[3] Khalastra was known for his malapropisms and humorous yet insightful take on social affairs in Israel.[4]
The role of Jojo Khalastra turned Hadar into a cultural icon among young Israelis and the show was deemed a runaway success.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ Peleg, Yaron (2008). "From Black to White: Changing Images of Mizrahim in Israeli Cinema" (PDF).
- ↑ Israeli Hebrew slang guide
- ↑ Sports channel's all-night twin bill, Jerusalem Post
- ↑ Born in Beersheba, Jerusalem Post
- ↑ Born in Beersheba, Jerusalem Post