José Rizaldy Taduran Zshornack (30 December 1937 – 18 November 2002) was a Filipino actor. Zshornack had a long career spanning the 1950s to the 1990s.

Zaldy Zshornack
Born
Jose Rizaldy Taduran Zshornack

(1937-12-30)30 December 1937
Died18 November 2002(2002-11-18) (aged 64)
NationalityFilipino
OccupationActor
Years active1952–1997
Known forPipoy
Spouse(s)Shirley Gorospe (m. 1957–2002; his death); 2 children

His name Zaldy is derived from his birthdate, 30 December, which is celebrated as Rizal Day in the Philippines, in honor of its national hero.

Personal life edit

He was of Filipino, German, Polish, and Spanish descent. He was married to former Filipino American beauty queen Shirley Gorospe and together they had two children.

Zshornack grew up in Caloocan. He went to Cecilio Apostol Elementary School and briefly attended Manila Central University prior to being discovered by Doña Adela H., vda de Santiago of Premiere Productions.[citation needed]

Death edit

In 1990, Zshornack moved back to the Philippines from the United States where he resided since the early 1970s.

He died on 18 November 2002, aged 64, from complications resulting from adult onset diabetes.[1][2]

Filmography edit

Film edit

  • 1952: Malolos (Premiere)
  • 1956: Lo' Waist Gang (Larry Santiago)
  • 1956: Montalan Brothers (Larry Santiago)
  • 1957: Libre Comida (Balatbat)
  • 1957: Barumbado (People's)
  • 1957: Ukulele Boy (Larry Santiago)
  • 1957: Kamay ni Cain (People's)
  • 1957: Bicol Express (Premiere)
  • 1957: Los Lacuacheros (Larry Santiago)
  • 1957: Yaya Maria (Premiere)
  • 1957: Sweethearts (C. Santiago Film Organization)
  • 1957: Pusakal (People's)
  • 1957: Kamay ni Cain (People's)
  • 1957: Tokyo 1960 (C.Santiago Film Org)
  • 1957: Bakya Mo Neneng (Premiere)
  • 1958: Batang Piyer (People's)
  • 1958: Fighting Tisoy (Larry Santiago)
  • 1958: Man on the Run (Cirio H. Santiago Film Organization)
  • 1958: Shirley, My Darling (People's)
  • 1958: Obra-Maestra (People's)
  • 1958: You're My Everything (People's)
  • 1958: Anak ng Lasengga (People's)
  • 1958: Wanted: Husband (People's)
  • 1960: Walang Daigdig (Larry Santiago)
  • 1996: Labanang Lalaki

References edit

  1. ^ Francisco, Butch (July 22, 2003). "Remembering a versatile actor". PhilStar Global. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
  2. ^ Jose-Vanzi, Sol (November 22, 2002). "ZALDY ZSHORNACK: GOOD-BYE TO A VERSATILE ACTOR". Newsflash. Retrieved January 14, 2020.

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