Erdenetuya Seagal is the current wife of Steven Seagal, the Hollywood actor. She was born on the 24th of May 1984 and earned a living as a dancer, interpreter, and actress.
39-year-old Erdenetuya was working as Steven’s interpreter when they crossed paths for the first time, and after a few years of dating, they married in 2009. They welcomed the only son of their union the same year, and their marriage has endured for 14 years and is still going strong.
Summary of Erdenetuya Seagal’s Biography
- Full Name: Erdenetuya Batsukh
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: 24th of May 1984
- Erdenetuya Seagal’s Age: 39
- Ethnicity: Asian
- Nationality: Mongolian-American
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Religion: Buddhism
- Marital Status: Married
- Erdenetuya Seagal’s Husband (Wife): Steven Seagal
- Erdenetuya Seagal’s Children: One
- Erdenetuya Seagal’s Parents: Uree Batsukh (father)
- Erdenetuya Seagal’s Height in Inches: 5 feet 10 inches
- Erdenetuya Seagal’s Height in Centimetres: 178 cm
- Erdenetuya Seagal’s Weight: 55 kg
- Body measurements in Inches: 34-32-34
- Body measurements in Centimetres: 86-96-86
- Erdenetuya Seagal’s Net Worth: $1 million
- Famous For: Being the wife of Steven Seagal
How Old is Erdenetuya Seagal?
Erdenetuya Seagal’s exact age is not certain; however, it has been speculated that she was born on the 24th of May 1984, and if this date of birth is anything to go by, then Erdenetuya’s current age would be 39 as of 2024. She was given the full name Erdenetuya Batsukh at birth and only appended Seagal to her moniker after marriage.
The celebrity spouse was born in Choir, Govsumber, Mongolia, but she has a dual nationality of Mongolian and American, often expressed as Mongolian-American. However, her ethnic background is Asian.
Erdenetuya’s dad is a Mongolian businessman called Uree Batsukh, though the kind of business he does is not known. Nothing is known about her mum, but she reportedly left Erdenetuya when she was five months old to complete her studies. As a result, Erdenetuya grew up under the watch of her grandparents.
There has not been any mention of siblings for Erdenetuya Seagal, and many have since concluded that she may be an only child.
A diehard animal lover, Erdenetuya keeps dogs as household pets. Besides, she has made huge donations to animal shelters in her place of birth. She also attends fundraising with her spouse and donates to charitable courses.
Her Academic Journey
As early as age four, Erdenetuya developed a keen interest in dancing, which led her parents to send her to the Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia-based Children’s Palace, to commence dance training.
The details of her elementary school journey are not public knowledge, but when the time came for her to enroll in high school, she joined Mongolian-German Joint School number 38 but later went to complete her studies at Metuchen High School. Her days as a high school student were quite memorable as Erdenetuya engaged in several extracurricular activities such as acting, dancing, and singing.
After graduating in 1997, the quest for higher academic qualifications took Erdenetuya to the National University of Mongolia. She also attended Keio University in Japan, ISU School, National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia. At the end of the day, she bagged a degree in dancing, with which she started working.
What does Erdenetuya Seagal do for a Living?
Erdenetuya Seagal has worked in several fields as a dancer, interpreter, actress, and assistant.
She started her Career as a Dancer
After she finished at Children’s Palace, Erdenetuya decided to pursue dancing professionally. Her primary focus was ballroom dance, where she excelled and was dubbed one of her country’s top female dancers.
The year 1996 was when Erdenetuya was named the leader of the group called Talented Dancers at Children’s Palace. While her dancing career lasted, she contested in several competitions and emerged the winner in many of them. It’s important to note that Erdenetuya was known by the stage name Elle throughout her dancing career.
She has Recorded a Few Acting Roles
Reportedly, before Erdenetuya made her onscreen debut as an actress, she already graced the stage in several theatre productions in her home country. She made her debut onscreen appearance in E! True Hollywood Story, a biographical television docu-series. In 2019, she depicted the character of Tuya Alexander in General Commander – an American action movie starring her spouse, Steven Seagal. This particular production hit the film stand on the 28th of May 2019 on both DVD and Blu-ray.
Erdenetuya Seagal worked as an Interpreter and Assistant
While she was still in her home country, Mongolia, Erdenetuya earned a living as an interpreter and later worked as an assistant.
The dancer struck gold when she was called on to interpret for Seven Seagal when he arrived in Mongolia for a movie project. She later worked with the movie star as an assistant for five years; this job only ended after they married.
How Did Erdenetuya Seagal and Her Husband Meet?
Steven Seagal visited Mongolia in 2001, and that was when he first crossed paths with Erdenetuya. Steven is a popular American movie star, screenwriter, and martial artist. His mission in the Asian country was to drum up funds to finance a movie about Genghis Khan, who is credited as the Mongol Empire’s founder.
In a bid to facilitate conversation between him and the natives, Steven needed to employ the services of a translator, and Erdenetuya was chosen for that role.
She Became Steven Seagal’s Wife in 2009
From working as Steven’s translator, Erdenetuya fell in love with him, and needless to say, her feelings were reciprocated by Steven.
The duo eventually tied the nuptial knot in 2009, but the exact date of their wedding ceremony is unknown. However, they were reportedly joined in a private ceremony with family and a few friends in attendance.
The couple currently resides in the United States where they are raising their only child. Though Erdenetuya Seagal isn’t present on any social media platform, she often takes to her husband’s official Instagram page to share updates about their life together. In one touching post, the dancer referred to her husband as “the sunshine’ of her life”.
Husband and wife have graced several red-carpet events together since they got married in 2009. The couple’s union has lasted for over 14 years and from what is perceivable, they look set to take it as far into the future as possible.
She is a Mother of One
The couple’s marriage was just a few months old when Erdenetuya became a first-time mother following the birth of their son, Kunzang Seagal, who was born on the 17th of September 2009, meaning he is currently 14 years old.
Considering his age, Kunzang should be in the process of acquiring his early education at the high school level, but the details are not known.
Getting married to Steven automatically made Erdenetuya a step-mum to the actor’s children from other relationships. His daughter, Ayako Fujitani (writer), and son, Kentaro Seagal (actor) came from Steven’s first marriage to Miyako Fujitani. The actor has two daughters, Annaliza Seagal and Arissa LeBrock, and a son, Dominic Seagal through his marriage to LeBrock.
Steven’s family with Erdenetuya seems to be a close-knit one as they have been spotted in several events and occasions alongside their only child. On the 9th of May 2019, they graced the Russian Victory Day celebration ceremony. Steven often shares stuff about his family via Instagram.
FAQ
Who is Steven Seagal’s Current Wife?
The current wife of Steven Seagal is Erdenetuya Seagal. She is a Mongolian-American dancer, interpreter, and actress.
How Tall is Erdenetuya Seagal?
Erdenetuya is 5 feet 10 inches tall, which is the equivalent of 178 cm. The professional dancer balances her height on a body mass of 65 kg.