Petra Nemcova

Date of Birth: June 24, 1979

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

Petra Němcová is a renowned Czech model, television host, and philanthropist. Born in Karviná, Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic), she gained international fame for her work as a model, particularly after appearing on the cover of the 2003 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Němcová has worked with numerous high-profile fashion brands and has appeared on the covers of various prestigious magazines. Her life took a dramatic turn in 2004 when she survived the Indian Ocean tsunami while vacationing in Thailand. This life-altering experience led her to establish the Happy Hearts Fund, a charity dedicated to rebuilding schools in areas affected by natural disasters. In addition to her modeling career, Němcová has been involved in various television projects and has used her platform to advocate for humanitarian causes.

5 Interesting Facts about Petra Nemcova

1. Petra Němcová speaks multiple languages, including Czech, Slovak, Polish, English, French, and Italian.

2. She has walked the runway for fashion giants like Victoria’s Secret, Max Mara, and Giorgio Armani.

3. Němcová was awarded the Glamour Women of the Year Award in 2005 for her philanthropic efforts.

4. She has appeared as a judge on several modeling competition shows, including “Germany’s Next Top Model.”

5. Němcová is an ambassador for the All Hands and Hearts organization, which merges her Happy Hearts Fund with another disaster relief organization.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Petra Nemcova

1. “I believe that everything happens for a reason, and what seems bad at first might, in the end, become something good.”

2. “Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.”

3. “After going through what I went through, surviving the tsunami, I realized that I wanted to give back more.”

4. “We cannot stop natural disasters, but we can arm ourselves with knowledge: so many lives wouldn’t have to be lost if there was enough disaster preparedness.”

5. “Life is about moments: don’t wait for them, create them.”