Zaldy Zshornack Explained

Zaldy Zshornack
Birth Name:Jose Rizaldy Taduran Zshornack
Birth Date:30 December 1937
Birth Place:Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines
Death Place:Muntinlupa, Philippines
Nationality:Filipino
Occupation:Actor
Known For:Pipoy
Spouse:Shirley Gorospe (m. 1957–2002; his death); 2 children
Yearsactive:1952–1997

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.

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

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.

Death

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

Film

Notes and References

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