A Hungarian In America: The Journey of Zoltan Gerencser

 Imagine reaching the decision to leave behind of your family and friends and deciding to move to another country. That's exactly what Zoltan Gerenscer did when he left his native Hungary in the last 1980's.

While he loved his homeland and certainly his family, Gerenscer did not like the oppression of the Communist government that controlled Hungary at that time. It was a difficult choice; after all, Gerenscer was once a member of Hungary's Olympic team.

Gerenscer was very active as a teen and exceled at many sports, but especially rowing. His abilities and skill in that area allowed him to earn a spot on the Hungarian Olympic Rowing Team. That honor combined with his love for his family made it a difficult choice; however, this free spirit knew all too well that he could not live with the rest of his life being dictated to him by the Communist government. 

Dressing in a suit, Gerenscer boarded a train and simply rode it to freedom in the West. In the that business attire, Gerenscer looked like a professional and he simply told the train conductor he was on a short business trip. The chiseled face of Gerenscer must have seemed honest for the conductor as Gerenscer was never questioned again until he reached freedom.

When Gerenscer arrived in the US, he worked as a bus boy in various New York City restuarants. He learned the English language through the instructions of the other service staff as well as the conversations he overheard in the restaurants. He would go on to work various odd jobs from being a bouncer to learning massage. Eventually the modeling world discovered this blue eyed hunk. Gerenscer was even featured in the February 1996 issue of Playgirl as the centerfold--and trust me, you need to go now to eBay and bid on an old copy as Gerenscer is well worth it.

Gerenscer is a man in every sense of the definition. At 6'5", he towers over most people in any room. His smoldering eyes and sly grin can seduce almost anyone. And even in his forties, Gerenscer's form is amazing. The abs, the pecss...well every inch seems almost perfect and truly not fair when compared to us mere mortals.

Today, Gerenscer lives in South Florida where he renovates bathrooms--a trade and skill he learned from his father in Hungary. Gerenscer likes working with Travertine tile the best. How fitting that someone who looks like they were chiseled by Michael Angleo himself now works with stone to create things of beauty.

This blog will feature an in-depth interview with Gerenscer in the coming weeks.