Comedy group Sooshi Mango crowned 2025 Moomba monarchs

Sooshi Mango will perform the royal duties at this year’s event and the deal was sealed with a kiss with Lord Mayor Nick Reece.

Sooshi Mango members Carlo Salanitri, Joe Salanitri and Andrew Manfre. Picture: Tony Gough

Popular comedy trio Sooshi Mango have been crowned Moomba Monarchs for 2025.

Brothers Carlo and Joe Salanitri and friend Andrew Manfre will perform royal duties for the beloved Melbourne event, which runs from March 6 to 10.

Their “ethnic dad” characters Johnny, Vince and Sam turned them into online superstars and arena-tier headliners.

The group’s popularity has skyrocketed online. Picture: Tony Gough

“We’re proud Melburnians and we’re very honoured and happy,” Manfre said.

“There’s a certain amount of silliness that comes with us, but we hope people see the humility and humour in what we do, and our love for Melbourne.”

Manfre also sealed the Moomba deal with a solid smooch with Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece.

Lord Mayor Nick Reece gets a kiss from Manfre. Picture: Tony Gough

“The Lord Mayonnaise is lovely,” Manfre said, laughing.

“His heart is in the right place.”

Do the crowns fit?

“Just,” Manfre replied.

“It very sweaty work wearing a crown and a wig.”

Originally published as Comedy group Sooshi Mango crowned 2025 Moomba monarchs