- Born
- Nickname
- The Tigress
- Height5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
- Gladys Portugues was born on September 30, 1957 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for The Morning After (1986), It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987) and The Wil Shriner Show (1987). She has been married to Jean-Claude Van Damme since June 25, 1999. She was previously married to Jean-Claude Van Damme.
- SpousesJean-Claude Van Damme(June 25, 1999 - present)Jean-Claude Van Damme(January 3, 1987 - 1992) (divorced, 2 children)
- Children
- On March 18, 2015 she filed for divorce from her husband of 15 years Jean-Claude Van Damme for the 2nd time following an 11-day-long separation. They canceled the divorce in May 2015.
- Attended Marymount Manhattan College majoring in English when she saw Rachel McLish on television winning the Ms. Olympia title and was inspired to start her own bodybuilding and weight training regimen.
- Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 33, a daughter named Bianca Van Damme on October 17, 1990. Child's father is her husband, Jean-Claude Van Damme.
- Gave birth to her 1st child at age 29, a son named Kris Van Damme on May 20, 1987. Child's father is her husband, Jean-Claude Van Damme.
- According to the director commentary for RobotJox (1989), Gladys Portugues auditioned for the part of Athena (the role later being filled by Anne-Marie Johnson); however, despite having the physical appearance for a genetically-engineered super soldier, Gladys "sounded more like Olive Oyl" according to director Stuart Gordon.
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