Zac Turney - News

February 18th, 2006 - I'm pissed and tired of dealing with Microsoft. Check the Xbox Ordeal.

June 8th, 2006 - I returned from the Reality TV Convention and realized that it was just what I needed. For the past couple months, I had been in a bit of a motivational slump. The convention got me out of that funk and I had a great time there.

May 13th, 2006 - After nearly a decade in college, I finally got around to graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing. I passed my thesis with an A, but was told that I had the dirtiest A ever awarded in terms of grammar cleanliness. Apparently the plot and devices were so strong they outweighed the coma errors.

February 22th, 2006 - I needed a creative outlet, and it had been a while since I filmed (on my own) so I grabbed an old video cam and visited a friend. My goal was to have a video filmed and edited within 24 hours. This is the finished product. (The audio is bad, but hopefully you'll hear enough to get a laugh.) Click the bunny below.

February 18th, 2006 - I'm flying out for Marti Gras in New Orleans on the 24th. I'm pretty stoked about being the king and lord knows I need a break. I got some of the cups in the mail the other day. It's kinda strange to see my picture on a cup. I guess I must be doing something right.

January 10th, 2006 - I was contacted by The American Lung Association and asked if I'd like to play in a local celebrity tournament. If anyone is out there and is up for some cards and wants to help out a good cause, you can find info here.

December 10th, 2005 - I found out that I'll be the King of the Krewe of Wrecks Marti Gras boat parade this year. I hope to see you there.

December 9th, 2005 - Jumping back into the swing of things. Had an audition for a SAG film. I expect I'll make callbacks.

December 6th, 2005 - I signed on as a special guest at the Reality TV Convention later this year in Nashville. Check it out here.

December 5th, 2005 - I just wanted to say thank you so much to all the friends, family, and strangers that have offered support to me and my family during this rough season. I wish I could thank everyone individually, but I wouldn't know where to start. So thank you all again.

December 3th, 2005 - My grandfather passed away from old age in Pennsylvania.

November 26th, 2005 - After a rapid descent, my mother, Judy Turney, passed away at Halifax Hospital hours before she could get her lung transplant. Check her tribute here.

November 16th, 2005- Filmed an Infomercial for Drive for Success Auto Insurance. I'll post more when I find out when it is set to start airing.

November 10th, 2005 - I landed a role in an upcoming independent movie called The Cops Did it with Lloyd Kaufman the president of Troma Films.

October 21th, 2005 - Lots of new random videos of the Reality Tour on Simply Stream TV. Click any Suntrek

October 10th, 2005- It's been a good busy month. I moved back to my beloved town of New Smyrna Beach so I can help out my family. I'm studying up on my Org Chem and Cell for my DATs for dental school. I'm in the process of attempting to do a couple shows in Europe and as well as a few in America. Just staying busy and keeping my fingers crossed.

October 4th, 2005- I hate to have to cancel, but I won't make it to the charity because I am in a wedding on the same night. However, I am still lending my support and giving them some things to auction off. They still need help, so don't hesitate to donate anything to them.

October 3rd, 2005- Nothing like a good ironic social statement. To see more check the gallery.

October 2nd, 2005 - I've officially taken my last college class. Now I have only to finish my thesis and I'll be done with classes till dental school.

September 21th, 2005- Yeah I made it so that video doesn't play every time you get my web page. How annoying was that? Nothing too new check the gallery for some new pictures.

September 8th, 2005- Raising funds for The American Cancer Society - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer on October 15 & 16 in Portland Maine. The celebrity team in the walks website can be found at Cancer is a Reality. There will be a charity event where various items will be auctioned off from reality stars. At the event I will be auctioning off a message in a bottle signed by the Real Gilligan's Island and a dinner date with myself after the walk on the 16th.

Since I have more community recognition in the Tampa - St. Petersburg area, I want to extend my fundraising offer to my home. The top link is my fundraising page. I will give a signed picture for thanks to anyone who donates. By Oct 10th, the top donator will have his or her choice of dinner or the signed message in a bottle and the second place donator will get the other. Just be sure not to donate anonymously so I can verify who you are. Once you donate forward me your conformation email with address and I'll send the autographed picture. (ZacTurney@gmail.com) May the most altruistic win! Start Donating!

September 7th, 2005- Another early preview footage from the Reality Tour up at Simply Stream TV. Click on Zion Valley

September 5th, 2005- There isn't too much I can say about the hurricane that no one else is saying. My charity deal stays, anyone sends me proof of donation and I'll send an autographed picture. Just be sure to be careful of scams. I recommend the Red Cross.

September 4th, 2005- I personally haven't been able to get through to Skipper Charlie, but he got word to Mandy and Melissa that he is alright and has no power, but does have an ice chest full of beer. His marina was hit pretty hard, but he's rebuilding. I'll let you know more when I finally get in touch with him.

August 20th, 2005 - Early preview footage from the Reality Tour up at Simply Stream TV. Click on Day Trip to Death Valley

August 17th, 2005 - Finished filming small extra part in Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector the movie. Due out 2006

July 17th, 2005 - Live Radio Interview on The Celebrity Corner Radio Show Sun 1pm Pacific 4pm Eastern Click Here.

June 29th, 2005 - Behinds the scenes of Crank It Up! radio added to Music and Movie sections.

Hey everyone. I just wanted to thank everyone so much for the love and concern shown. The response has been amazing. Seeing that so many people care is awesome; talk about re-affirming faith in humanity.

Being out there was so far the greatest experience of my life. I wouldn't have traded it for all the world and someday hope for a chance to live in a paradise like that in my real life.

I'm sure the competition wasn't what most of you expected, lord knows it wasn't what I expected. Sometimes life catches you off guard. However you just gotta role with the punches. But life is too short to get angry at others.

Shawn and I are just opposite sides of the same coin, that's why we were picked against each other. It wasn't how I would do things, but I can't blame him either. He saw an opportunity for flexibility in the rules and he took advantage of it. He took a risk bending them as far as he could and it worked. I was a threat to his victory and he did what he had to to win. It paid off for him.

Yeah I was upset, but it was more with the producers for allowing it than with him. Months later, when I finally tracked him down, the first thing I did was give him a hug and congratulate him. You won't see it on the show, but he and I are probably closer than any of the rival pairs. In Miami, the Manning Bros and the Turney Bros partied like one big happy family. I know for a fact that he's a good guy at heart and really wants to be a role model to kids with Diabetes. I have to give him a lot of credit for the guts to head out to conditions like that. He deserves respect for that. Mandy jokes that he's going to be the next Ben Affleck. If that's the case, I hope to co-star in a movie with him if I get to be the next Matt Damon (or at least the next Steve Buchemi).

As for my mother, the outreach has been amazing. When the show was filmed, I was at an interesting point in my life. Since the show aired, God has given our lives a 180 degree turn. My mom is covered by insurance now and there is no real fear. She is currently getting treatment for her pulmonary fibrosis at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. If you want to know more about them, I've linked in on the charity page of my web page. My offer still stands for anyone that can show me they donated to any medical charity.

As for myself, I just keep moving forward in life. I've finished my first screen play and am looking to get it sold, working on my book on optimism, finishing school, working on a painting exhibit, and trying to use my 15 minutes to get a few more. I'm hoping to pull a Rob and Amber and maybe get another show.

In that same vein, I am leaving in July to be filmed with a team of 10 other individuals from around the world on an intense trek through the Grand Canyon, Natural Bridge, and various natural sites in the American South West. It will air on travel channels around the world, and The Large European channel Sky TV for the next 3 years. I'm not getting anything out of it except a vacation, but it's just some good international publicity to add to my resume.

So for all of those who wrote to me, give me some time and I'll write back to all, personally. If you took the time to write me, I feel obliged to take the time to write back. Hey, if anyone wants to help me, let TBS know you want to see me in something more. (Hey you can't blame me for trying).

Check the interview section to get the behind the scenes of my thoughts on the competition, the dirt behind the love triangle and other random island info.