"I think Franco Cozzo was one of the first 'ethnic' (non-English-speaking background) faces on television based on a positive representation."

Franco Cozzo is definitely an icon within Brunswick, Footscray, and Melbourne's pop-culture. Franco comes from a TV-ads era when commercials unconsciously portrayed our culture and showcased the products that designed our way of living.

Read this Barry York's article to learn more about a local legend Franco Cozzo.