Zach Slater

Zach Slater (born Alexander Cambias, Jr.) is a fictional character from the American daytime drama All My Children. He has been portrayed by actor Thorsten Kaye since May 20 2004. The character was reported by newspaper Chicago Sun-Times as the top male television character romantically desired most by female viewers,^[1] and is considered one of television's top anti-heros.^[2]

Brief character history

Zarf, a transgender rock star, is found to have had pictures of Zach's late mother in his London apartment. Zach is also haunted by the memories of his mother's death and thinks that is somehow resulting in the Fusion murders. Zach is then convinced that Zarf is the killer and Zach stops at nothing to prove this. However, the serial killer is later revealed to be Alexander Cambias, Sr., Zach's biological father, by the terror name of Satin Slayer. Zach goes to Las Vegas with Kendall and has his father's grave opened. They are shocked to discover that the casket is empty. Zach's father is still alive.

After Alexander is apprehended, he plays mind games with Zach and one of them is naming his wayward son the new chairman and CEO of Cambias Industries. Zach turns it down on the spot, but Alexander tells him that if he doesn't take over the company, it and all of its assets will be turned over to a defense fund to provide legal services for accused rapists. He also threatens the livelihood of everyone Zach loves: Kendall, Bianca Montgomery, Miranda Montgomery and Spike Lavery, because Fusion Cosmetics will be shut down. Zach talks his father's terms over with Kendall and Bianca, and they convince him that the company can be a force for good. Zach takes it on. He is now father to Ian Slater, who was prematurely born.

Zach was also father of Ethan Cambias due to an affair he had with Hannah Nichols many years ago. Ethan never really forgave his father for abandoning him before birth. Ethan and Zach were just starting to get close when Ethan was killed in an explosion in 2006. Zach got to the hospital too late and broke down in tears when he found out Ethan was dead.

Specific character detail

Friends and enemies

Friends
Name	Reason
Myrtle Fargate	Like a mother figure to him; there when he needs clarity.
Annie Lavery	Bonded over worry for their children. Zach appreciates Annie as someone who loves unconditionally.
Ryan Lavery	Able to put aside their differences for what they believe to be the greater good; more of a reasonable acquaintance.
Josh Madden	More like a brother than a brother-in-law.
Miranda Montgomery	Dotes on his niece, due to her being one of the few connections to the Cambias name.
Bianca Montgomery	Befriended her while she was pregnant with Miranda; and remains close to her. As he dotes on Miranda, so does she dote on his children, Spike and Ian.
Greenlee Smythe	Became best friends while they battled for their lives trapped together in a bomb shelter, the only two in the dark and desolate hole. Started out as enemies, emerged with a profound respect for each other.
Enemies
Name	Reason
J.R. Chandler	Almost killed Kendall (he was trying to kill his wife, Babe Carey Chandler) while Kendall was pregnant with Spike, which caused her to go into premature labor.
Adam Chandler	Zach stole his company from him and Adam vowed to get it back, which he did.
Alexander Cambias, Sr.	See Brief character history above.
Hannah Nichols	Continued to pursue him romantically (the two were able to find peace to their history together a little before her death).
Richie Novak	Enemy to Annie Lavery and has tried hurting Annie numerous times. Zach is protective of Annie and thus Richie is his enemy for life.
Aidan Devane	Kendall slept with Aidan while Zach was trapped in the bomb shelter and thought to be dead. Zach has recently forgiven Kendall but still holds a grudge against Aidan.

Zach Slater

Contents

Brief character history

Specific character detail

Friends and enemies

See also

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