Luca Bizzarri
Luca Bizzarri, an Italian, works as an actor, comedian, and host on television and radio. Born in Genoa on July 13, 1971, he is the son of a vicebrigadiere in the Carabinieri. His career began in 1986 when he performed with the “Gilberto Govi” dialectal theater company at age 15. He graduated from the Teatro Stabile di Genova's acting school in 1994, completing 'Il suicida' as his final project and participating in productions of tragedies like 'Riccardo III', 'Amleto,' and 'Ivanov' during his studies. He met Paolo Kessisoglu during acting school auditions in 1991, leading to the formation of the comedy duo Luca e Paolo. Together, they co-founded the cabaret group 'I Cavalli Marci' in 1991 and later transitioned into a successful partnership. Their work includes appearances on television shows like Le Iene from 2001 to 2009 (with breaks), and starring roles in the sitcom Camera Café from 2003 to 2004. They also starred in the film E allora mambo! in 1999 and voiced characters in the Disney film Le follie dell'imperatore in 2001, demonstrating a versatility across various media. Luca e Paolo gained further recognition by co-hosting the Sanremo Music Festival in both 2011 and 2012. Throughout his career, Bizzarri has taken on various roles, including a term as president of the Palazzo Ducale Cultural Foundation in Genoa from 2017 until 2022. Bizzarri and Paolo Kessisoglu secured a notable win in 2023 by being crowned champions of the third season of LOL - Chi ride è fuori. He is currently returning to the stage with performances in Piedmont, including dates at the Teatro Maggiore di Verbania on October 19, 2026, and the Teatro Balbo di Canelli on October 20, 2026.