Gender Male | Portrayed by Zvika Hadar | |
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Jojo Khalastra was an Israeli satiric character played by Zvika Hadar in 1994-1995.
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 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, Khalastra was known for his malapropisms and humorous yet insightful take on social affairs in Israel.
The role of Jojo Khalastra turned Hadar into a cultural icon among young Israelis and the show was deemed a runaway success.
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