Jojo Khalastra

Jojo Khalastra (Hebrew: ז'וז'ו חלסטרה) was an Israeli satiric character played by Zvika Hadar in 1994–1995.

[1] Initially the character was called Jojo Abuksis and made its TV debut in 1993 on Dudu Topaz's show.

[2] 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[3] referring to a stereotyped male character who wears flashy jewelry and clothing.

With his leopard-skin shirt and a trademark hairdo,[4] Khalastra was known for his malapropisms and humorous yet insightful take on social affairs in Israel.

[6] The role of Jojo Khalastra turned Hadar into a cultural icon among young Israelis and the show was deemed a runaway success.