Zaldy Zshornack

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.

Filmography Film 1952: Malolos 1956: Lo' Waist Gang 1956: Montalan Brothers 1957: Libre Comida 1957: Barumbado 1957: Ukulele Boy 1957: Kamay ni Cain 1957: Bicol Express 1957: Los Lacuacheros 1957: Yaya Maria 1957: Sweethearts 1957: Pusakal 1957: Kamay ni Cain 1957: Tokyo 1960 1957: Bakya Mo Neneng 1958: Batang Piyer 1958: Fighting Tisoy 1958: Man on the Run 1958: Shirley, My Darling 1958: Obra-Maestra 1958: You're My Everything 1958: Anak ng Lasengga 1958: Wanted: Husband 1960: Walang Daigdig 1990: Kaaway ng Batas 1992: Aguila at Guerrero 1996: Labanang Lalaki