"Batatinha", or António Melo (real name) (1957 - ) is a famous Portuguese clown.
He now has a daily show on Portuguese TV station TVI called Batatoon .
In the early years of his career he worked with another famous Portuguese clown named Croquete and since their separation has worked with Companhia .
Had a show on Portuguese national television (RTP) called Vamos ao Circo with Companhia.
In 2003 Batatinha and Companhia parted away. Since then Batatinha has been working with no partner.
