Valerie Penso is instantly recognizable around the world as the fitness-minded beauty that grabbed a hold of our hearts and international headlines when she burst upon the scene in 20th Century Fox's smash-hit reality series, "Temptation Island."
Produced by the well-respected production team, Rocket Science Laboratories, "Temptation Island" delivered extraordinary ratings in the U.S. and was ranked in the top five programs in primetime. Rated as the number one program in FOX's 2001 season, "Temptation Island" was one of the most groundbreaking reality series in the dating genre. It also achieved international success, ranking number one in more than ten countries, including Australia, Germany, France and the U.K.
Valerie continues her march into the public spotlight with recent features on the television programs "20/20," "Primetime Live," "Entertainment Tonight," and "Access Hollywood." She has also appeared on major broadcast and cable networks, including 20th Century Fox, MTV, VH1 and E! Entertainment Television.
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Recently named one of Reality's Sexiest Women, Valerie was selected to appear in a reality all-star swimsuit calendar, which is scheduled for release in August 2005. She has also received widespread exposure in spreads for national magazines, such as Seventeen, STUN, Artists Interview, Star and US Weekly. The fashion-forward Florida native continues to entertain and inspire millions through her television appearances and tremendously popular website, which has generated millions of hits.
Her experience on "Temptation Island" continues to influence her life. This summer, Valerie is releasing her book, "Finding Exhilaration," which she co-wrote with her partner, Kaya Wittenburg. The book is a spirited and smart guide to relationships -- focusing on the personal challenges, goals, and interests of the individual, and how to interweave them into a life shared with a significant other.
Currently residing in Los Angeles, Valerie continues to focus on her acting career, training with one of the top acting coaches in Los Angeles. She still makes time for the causes that are most important to her: continuing her education in health nutrition and caring for the environment. |
