All About Young Actress Valeria Nicov Amid Rumors She’s Dating Sean Penn

All About Young Actress Valeria Nicov Amid Rumors She’s Dating Sean Penn

The word on the street is that Sean Penn may have a new lady, and everyone is asking the same thing: Who is Valeria Nicov, the woman seen smooching Penn this weekend?

In case you missed it, in early Sept 2024, TMZ captured photos of Penn and Nicov seriously packing on the PDA while in Spain; and now everyone wants to know what’s going on.

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Last we heard, Penn, 64, was dating actress Olga Korotyayeva, with whom he started dating in 2023. But it’s clear now that that relationship has probably ended. This begs the question again: who is Valeria Nicov?

Well, we put on our snooping hats and found out everything we could about the young woman who’s seemingly captured Penn’s heart.

From what she does for a living to her hobbies, here’s everything we know about Nicov, below.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 17:  Valeria Nicov  attends "L'amour Est Une Fete" Paris Premiere at Cinema Max Linder on September 17, 2018 in Paris, France.  ()
Valeria Nicov

She’s a Model Signed with Premium Models

Per her Instagram bio, Nicov is signed to Premium Models, an independent modeling agency based in Paris.

She’s Worked On Six Acting Projects Since 2018

Per her IMDb page, she’s acted in six projects since 2018, including shows like Don’t Worry About the Kids and Mike. She’s also signed with talent agencies like Engers Portelli and Agence Plan A.

Sean Penn at in-store appearance for Sean Penn Book Signing for BOB HONEY WHO JUST DO STUFF, Barnes & Noble Bookstore, New York, NY March 28, 2018.
Sean Penn

She Was Seen Kissing Sean Penn on Sept 2024

In photos obtained by Page Six, on Sept 7, 2024, Nicov was seen passionately making out with actor Sean Penn while on the streets of Madrid, Spain. Not much else is known about their relationship, but they were seen making out and holding hands; so everyone wants to know the details.

No One Quite Knows Her Age

It’s true, you can’t find her birthday anywhere online, but TMZ reported that she is in her 20s, while DailyMail claimed she’s 30.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 12:  Actress Valeria Nicov attends "L'Amour est une Fete" Paris Premiere at Cinematheque Francaise on September 12, 2018 in Paris, France.  ()
Valeria Nicov

She Speaks French

If you check out her Instagram or her IMDb page, you will see that she’s fluent in French!

She’s Moldovan

TMZ also reported that she is a Moldovan actress. Moldova is an Eastern European country tucked between Ukraine and Romania.

She’s Quite Tall

Per her IMDb page, she’s nearly 5’10!

She Has One Public Social Media Account That We Know Of

Many are finding out that Nicov has one public social media account that we know of, which is an Instagram account with the username @valerianicov.

Per Her Instagram, She Travels a Lot

Again, her Instagram tells a lot about her, including the fact that she travels quite frequently. There are pictures of her in France, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and more!

She Horseback Rides

Another cool fact about Nicov is that she knows how to ride horses, and loves showing her fans her latest adventures with that hobby.

She Isn’t Afraid of Being Nude

Whether it’s for a photoshoot or a confident selfie, Nicov isn’t afraid to be nude and show off her toned physique.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 17:  Valeria Nicov, Elisa Bachir Bey, Camille Razat, Josephine de la Baume and Inge van Bruystegem attend "L'amour Est Une Fete" Paris Premiere at Cinema Max Linder on September 17, 2018 in Paris, France.  ()
Valeria Nicov, Elisa Bachir Bey, Camille Razat, Josephine de la Baume and Inge van Bruystegem

She Has Some Famous Pals

She’s been photographed with actress Camille Razat, (who plays Camille in Emily in Paris), singer Josephine de la Baume, and more.

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