![]() The following year, the name of Jean-Claude Van Damme really became known as he starred in the movie called “Kickboxer”, which also became a big hit. The film became a blockbuster and earned around $35 million. He got a big break in the 1988 movie “Bloodsport”, in which he showed off his karate skills, especially with his unique jumping helicopter kick. Before adopting the name Van Damme, he went by the name “Frank Cujo”. Van Damme started small before rising to stardom, playing several small roles in films such as waiter, taxi driver, aerobics instructor and club bouncer. In 1982 Van Damme pursued his passion and his dream and moved to Los Angeles, California to reach Hollywood.Ĭareer, personal life, achievements of Van Damme To pursue this dream, he traveled to Hong Kong and China, attempting to get into the martial arts film business. However, he was fascinated with becoming a big star and wanted to be in the film industry. ![]() Gladys Portugues appeared in a 1985 documentary film “Pumping Iron II”, in which she herself was heavily featured, and Rachel McLish whom she adored had a special participation in it. She has graced the covers of many bodybuilding magazines, such as “Strength Training for Beauty”, “Flex”, “Muscle & Fitness” and “Muscle Training”, and has also been featured in fashion and beauty magazines. Olympia, placing her in the top ten contestants twice, and as a result, she also became a fitness model.ĭuring the 1980s, Portugues was one of the most notable role models of the status of women. and won several bodybuilding competitions. Portugues was moved by McLish, leading her to participate in bodybuilding and bodybuilding.Īfter graduating from college, she pursued her passion for bodybuilding and turned professional. ![]() It was during her college days that she began to enjoy bodybuilding, as she had watched Rachel McLish on television win the women’s bodybuilding competition title, Ms. On the other hand, after graduating from high school, she continued her studies at Marymount Manhattan College and studied English.
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