Petra Nemcova is a fashion supermodel best known for her cover on the 2003 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Nemcova is founder and president of Happy Hearts Fund. Nemcova became a model after being spotted at the age of 16 during a national talent search.
Tsunami
In December 2004, Nemcova was injured in Thailand by the tsunami that resulted from the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Nemcova had a broken pelvis and serious internal injuries however, she managed to hold onto the top of a palm tree for eight hours until she was rescued by Thai civilians and airlifted to an inland hospital nearby. Petra spent six weeks in a hospital. Her fiancé, Simon Atlee drowned in the tsunami and wasn't found until three months later.
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Fast Facts
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Born
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Birthplace
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Height
5'10
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Hair color
Brown
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Eye color
Brown
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Measurements
34B-24-35 (US)
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Weight
139 lbs
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Shoe size
8
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Fact:
In 2005 Petra wrote a book called Love Always, Petra
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Fact:
She used to date British singer James Blunt, before breaking up in 2006
