Zaldy Zshornack
| Zaldy Zshornack | |
|---|---|
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| Born |
Jose Rizaldy Taduran Zshornack 30 December 1937 Manila, Commonwealth of the Philippines |
| Died |
18 November 2002 (aged 64) Muntinlupa City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1952–1997 |
| Known for | Pipoy |
| Spouse(s) | Shirley Gorospe (m. 1957–2002; his death); 2 children |
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.
He is perhaps best known for his role in Black Mama White Mama, a 1973 film. He participated in the movie musical Pinoy Beatles on 5 October 1964. 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, and Spanish descent. He was married to former Filipino American beauty queen Shirley Gorospe and together they had two children.
Zaldy grew up in Caloocan City. He went to Cecilio Apostol Elementary School and briefly attended Manila Central University prior to being discovered by Dona Adela H., vda de Santiago of Premiere Productions.
Filmography
Movies
- 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
- 1957 -Tokyo 1960 [C.Santiago Fil 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]
Death
In 1990, Zaldy 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.
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