Petra Nemcova

Petra Nemcova has told how almost dying in the 2004 Asian tsunami has helped her achieve her lifelong dream of helping children. The Czech-born supermodel, who clung to a tree in Thailand for eight hours waiting to be rescued after the storm hit, told Good Morning America that the disaster had changed her life. Her then-fiance, British photographer Simon Atlee was killed as the pair were swept from their hotel room. Now the 30-year-old catwalk beauty has started a foundation to give kids who are the victims of natural disasters an education. She said: “What I’m doing now, being able [ Read More ] ... Read Full Story

Czech model Petra Nemcova visits on the cover page of Woman Magazine Slovakia for the month of December 2009 . She became a model after being spotted at the age of 16 during a national talent search. Read Full Story

Petra Němcová born 24 June 1979 in Czech Republic then Czechoslovakia) is a model, television host, author, and philanthropist. She is also the founder and president of Happy Hearts Fund. In December 2004, she was injured in Thailand by a tsunami resulting from the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake; her then-fiancé, photographer Simon Atlee, was killed in the tsunami. Her last name is pronounced nyem-tsow-vah. source:wikipedia Read Full Story

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Petra Nemcova Pictures My celebstar.org angel: Petra Nemcova Birth Date: June 24, 1979 Birth Place: Karvina, Czech Republic Petra Nemcova HQ Pictures and Biography: Born and raised in Karvina, in the Czech Republic, Petra Nemcova has taken the modeling world by storm. Ever since a modeling scout discovered her on the streets of her native country, she seems to be plastered in every magazine layout and advertisement. Petra Nemcova in sports illustrated Petra Nemcova modelled “swimsuits” for Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue in 2002 and, the following year, she appeared on the cover of the magazine that launched several modeling contracts for her. In addition ... Read Full Story