Vacanze - Di Natale 2000 (1999)

Made his franchise debut as the uncouth plumber Oscar "Er Cipolla" , a character that became a recurring staple of the genre.

The film is notable for its "guest stars" who defined late-90s pop culture in Italy: Vacanze di Natale 2000 (1999)

The narrative is a frantic mix of misunderstandings, marital betrayals, and social climbing, including subplots involving penniless students pretending to be rich and local workers attempting to woo international stars. Made his franchise debut as the uncouth plumber

Led by the lawyer Gianni Covelli ( Christian De Sica ), an affluent family hosting a lavish New Year's Eve party. and social climbing

Headed by Ettore Colombo ( Massimo Boldi ), who ends up sharing a chalet with the Covellis due to a rental error.