Buen Camino, record box office for Checco Zalone and Martina Colombari defends it from criticism: “Envious”

Mediaset Infinity (Zalone) and RaiPlay (Colombari)

Not only that Checco Zalone at the origin of the success of Good Waythe latest film that is literally depopulating at the box office with record takings: part of it also comes from Martina Colombari. The actress and presenter from Riccione, former Miss Italy, agreed to “getting old” and “getting ugly” to take on the role of LindaChecco Zalone’s scruffy ex-partner in the film, as well as mother of his daughter Cristal. And Martina Colombari herself recently defended the comedian from the rain of criticism directed at the film, accusing Italians of “be envious of his success“.

Martina Colombari defends Checco Zalone and Buen Camino: “You’re just envious” and the film soars in box office receipts

Regardless of what their detractors say, Checco Zalone and Buen Camino are flying at the box office, where over the Christmas weekend they almost reached 27 million euros in takings. If the general public goes crazy for Zalone’s satire, there are those who turn up their noses at a certain underlying do-goodism and the desire to please the establishment that emerge from the film’s script. In an interview given to the newspaper The MessengerMartina Colombari addressed the latter, fiercely defending the comedian and accusing Italians of being envious. “Italians do not rejoice in other people’s success“ he said explicitly. “Checco Zalone has the chance to address topics considered inappropriate thanks to his comedy. If he talks about an inflamed prostate it’s funny, another would be vulgar. Zalone is a Intelligent comedian and at various moments in the film says the things people think“.

Getting ugly for Checco? Martina Colombari did it for him and Buen Camino

Buen Camino tells the story of the rich and careless Checco Zalone, called by his ex-partner to search for his teenage daughter, Cristal, who has been missing for some time. After finding out that the girl is facing the Camino de Santiagothe man will in turn take up the pilgrim’s backpack and staff, although obviously in his own way.

To play the role of Linda, Checco’s ex-partner and Cristal’s mother, Martina Colombari agreed to “make herself ugly”, showing herself without make-up and with gray, messy hair. I’m happy with give up my beauty or to put it in the background” admitted the actress. “It prevented me from opportunities: a director told me that I wouldn’t be credible in the role of a blind woman. I had a lot of fun in Buen Camino, I liked transforming myself. And to think that Checco and Nunziante auditioned they were almost afraid to ask me to make myself ugly. They asked me if I was willing to forget today’s Martina.” A strong bond was immediately established between Checco and Martina. It was he who pushed the actress to get involved and participate in Dancing with the Stars. “He pushed me to take part in Dancing to get involved, have a new experience. I miss the program and would start again tomorrow”, he revealed.

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