October 4, 1949 / Libra / Age 76
Franca Petrov is an Italian-born Penthouse model, and fashion model. She was born Tavia Lawrencon on October 4, 1949 in Milan, Italy.
Franca Petrov was crowned Penthouse Pet of the Month in November 1970, stepping into the spotlight at just 21 years old. Her measurements are 39-24-37. Franca Petrov has charming brown eyes, rich brown hair, and prominent enhanced breasts.
Photographed by David Dagley and Marc Sharratt, the Milan-born model embodied a striking fusion of heritage: the daughter of a White Russian father and an Italian mother. The combination created a presence that felt both aristocratic and sensual, echoing the romantic ideal once imagined by the French novelist Stendhal—a woman who blended the proud elegance of Eastern Europe with the passionate allure of the Mediterranean.
Though her passport read Italian, Franca’s upbringing was unmistakably international. Her father, a lecturer in Slavic languages at the University of Milan, believed deeply in the power of languages and made certain his daughter received an education to match his convictions. As a result, Franca spent her formative years studying across Europe: attending boarding school in England, continuing her education at a lycée in Paris, and finishing her schooling in Switzerland. By the time she reached adulthood she spoke Italian, English, French, and German with ease, carrying the effortless sophistication of someone who had grown up between cultures.
For a brief time, the film world seemed ready to claim her as its newest discovery. Producers were eager to place the striking young woman in front of the camera, and the possibility of a screen career initially held great excitement. Yet Franca soon found herself uneasy with the way the industry viewed her. Too often, she felt, people seemed more interested in comparing her beauty to established stars than in discovering who she truly was. Rather than accept a role as someone else’s reflection, she chose to step away and preserve her independence.
Franca’s outlook on life revealed a blend of romantic idealism and thoughtful self-awareness. She believed that fulfillment came not from public acclaim but from meaningful connection, often speaking about the importance of finding a partner capable of bringing out the best in her—and inspiring the same in return. With her grace, intelligence, and quietly confident spirit, Franca Petrov seemed destined to leave an impression wherever she appeared, a woman whose charm reached far beyond the photographs that first introduced her to Penthouse readers.
Height: 5'10 (178 cm)
Weight: 132 lb (60 kg)
Breast: 39" (100 cm)
Waist: 24" (60 cm)
Hips: 37" (95 cm)
Breast type: enhanced
Zodiac: Libra
Ethnicity: caucasian
Hair сolor: brown
Eye сolor: brown