Gladys Portugues is an American athlete (track & field) best known for playing Herself in the film Pumping Iron Ii: the Women.
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Best Known For:The film Pumping Iron II: The Women
Breakthrough:Rose as a competitive female bodybuilder and appeared in the documentary Pumping Iron II: The Women in 1985
10 Quick Facts About Gladys Portugues
- Full Name: Gladys Portugues
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sports professional
- Known For: The film Pumping Iron II: The Women
- Date of Birth: September 30, 1957
- Age: 69 years old
- Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jean-Claude Van Damme
- Popular As: The Tigress
Gladys Portugues Age
Gladys Portugues is about 69 years old as of 2026. Gladys Portugues was born in 1957.
Gladys Portugues Height
Gladys Portugues stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches. This is approximately 165 cm.
Education
She attended Marymount Manhattan College, where she studied English.
- Marymount Manhattan College
- Field of Study: English
Rise to Fame
Gladys Portugues rose to prominence for her role in the film Pumping Iron II: The Women.
Notable Works
- Film: Pumping Iron II: The Women (Herself, 1985)
Gladys Portugues Family & Relationships
Gladys Portugues is married to Jean-Claude Van Damme. She has 2 children, Kristopher van Varenberg and Bianca Brigitte.
- Children:
- Kristopher van Varenberg (1987)
- Bianca Brigitte (1990)
Personal Information
- Full Name: Gladys Portugues
- Popular As: The Tigress
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Sports Professional
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 30, 1957
- Age: 69
- Birthday: September 30
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 5 in
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Jean-Claude Van Damme
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $52,000–$748,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $105,000–$14,735,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Sporting contracts and related professional work
