Marcello Macchia (born 2 August 1978) is an Italian comedian, actor, writer and filmmaker. Best known by his stage name Maccio Capatonda, he is also known for his participation in television programs such as ''Mai dire...'' on
Italia 1.
With
Enrico Venti, Capatonda leads Shortcut Productions, the company that produces their own videos. Since 2011, he is a member of the crew of ''
Lo Zoo di 105
Lo Zoo di 105 () is a radio program created by the Italian radio host Marco Mazzoli and broadcast on Radio 105 Network. The program is based on numerous impersonation of famous people and popular films and TV shows, prank calls and Dirty talk. The ...
''. In 2015, he played part in his first film, ''
Italiano medio''. In 2020, Capatonda's first book, ''Libro'' (literal translate: ''Book''), was released.
Style
Capatonda's comedy is based primarily on parodying common mistakes of Italian speakers, and also in using long words out of their intended context; he makes his characters speak as clumsy illiterates that accidentally create new words along the way, trying to express themselves. Another part of his production ridicules commercials, reality shows, TV snake oil sellers and fortune tellers, soap operas, and film trailers. Sketches are peppered with
onomatopoeia and strong emphasis in pronunciation. Another regular feature are the extremely unlikely names of the portrayed characters, frequently based on puns.
Filmography
* ''
Italiano medio'' (2015)
* ''
Quel bravo ragazzo
''Quel bravo ragazzo'' () is a 2016 Italian comedy film directed by Enrico Lando
Enrico Lando (born 21 July 1966) is an Italian film director and screenwriter.
Filmography
* '' I soliti idioti: Il film'' (2011)
* '' I 2 soliti idioti'' (2012)
...
'' (2016)
* ''
Omicidio all'italiana
''Omicidio all'italiana'' (''Homicide Italian-style'') is a 2017 Italian comedy film directed by Maccio Capatonda
Marcello Macchia (born 2 August 1978) is an Italian comedian, actor, writer and filmmaker. Best known by his stage name Maccio Ca ...
'' (2017)
* ''
Robbing Mussolini
''Robbing Mussolini'' ( it, Rapiniamo il duce) is a 2022 Italian historical comedy-drama film directed by Renato De Maria.
Cast
Reception
In his review for '' Cineuropa'', Davide Abbatescianni defined the film as "another missed opportunity. ...
'' (2022)
TV and web series
* ''Intralci'' (2006)
* ''La Villa di Lato'' (2009)
* ''Drammi Medicali'' (2009)
* ''Lost in Google'' (2012)
* ''
Mario'' (2013–2014)
* ''Bob Torrent'' (2015)
Podcasts
* ''Podcast Micidiali'' (
Audible, 2021)
Bibliography
*
Personal life
In 2013, Capatonda was involved in a romantic relationship with Italian actress
Elisabetta Canalis
Elisabetta Canalis (; born 12 September 1978) is an Italian actress and showgirl.
Early life
Canalis was born in Sassari, Sardinia in Italy. Her father, Cesare, is a radiologist in University of Sassari's clinic, and her mother, Bruna, was a te ...
.
References
External links
Official YouTube channel
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Italian male actors
Italian male voice actors
1978 births
Living people
Italian comedians
People of Abruzzese descent