Petra Němcová facts for kids
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Petra Němcová
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Němcová in 2018
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| Born | 24 June 1979 Karviná, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic)
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Hazel |
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Petra Němcová is a famous model, TV host, and a kind-hearted person from the Czech Republic. She started a charity called the Happy Hearts Fund. This fund later joined with another group, All Hands Volunteers, to form All Hands And Hearts - Smart Response. Petra is now a co-founder and a leader of this new organization.
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Early Life and Start in Modeling
Petra Němcová was born on June 24, 1979, in a place called Karviná. At that time, it was part of Czechoslovakia, but now it's in the Czech Republic.
How Petra Became a Model
Petra was discovered by a modeling agency on the streets of Prague. She then moved to Milan, Italy, to start her modeling career. In 1995, she won a competition called "Elite Model Look" in the Czech Republic. After that, her career really took off!
Petra's Modeling Work
Petra has worked for many big brands like Benetton, Bulgari, and Victoria's Secret. She has also been on the covers of popular magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, Elle, and Cosmopolitan.
One of her most famous moments was appearing on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2003. She also appeared in this special issue several times between 2002 and 2006. In 2015, she became the face of Ultimo underwear, and she also represents the jewelry brand Chopard around the world.
Petra on Television
Petra has appeared on TV shows and events. In 2001, she was on a British TV series called Absolutely Fabulous. She was also a judge for the Miss Universe competition in 2004.
In 2007, Petra hosted a show called A Model Life on TLC. She also presented at the Live Earth concert in New York City. Later, in 2011, she competed on Dancing with the Stars, a popular dance competition show.
The 2004 Tsunami Experience
On December 26, 2004, Petra was in Thailand with her boyfriend, Simon Atlee. A huge natural disaster, the Indian Ocean tsunami, struck the area. Sadly, Simon drowned. Petra suffered serious injuries but managed to hold onto a palm tree for eight hours until she was rescued. This difficult experience deeply affected her and inspired her to help others.
Helping Others: Petra's Charity Work
Petra is very dedicated to helping people, especially after her own experience with the tsunami.
Happy Hearts Fund
In 2005, Petra started the Happy Hearts Fund (HHF). This charity's main goal is to rebuild schools in areas that have been hit by natural disasters. Thanks to the Happy Hearts Fund, 176 schools have been rebuilt in 10 different countries, including Thailand, Indonesia, and Haiti. Petra has been very involved in the charity's work, helping to plan its long-term goals.
All Hands And Hearts - Smart Response
In 2017, the Happy Hearts Fund joined with another charity called All Hands Volunteers. Together, they formed a new organization called All Hands And Hearts - Smart Response (AHAH). Petra is now a co-founder and a leader of this group. AHAH works to provide quick and effective help to communities around the world after natural disasters. Petra believes it's important to understand what people need and give them hope and immediate help.
Awards and Recognition
Petra has received awards for her charity work. In 2005, Glamour magazine gave her a "Survivor Award" for her efforts after the tsunami.
In 2012, the president and prime minister of Haiti named her an "Ambassador-at-Large" for her work with the Happy Hearts Fund in their country. In 2017, the United Nations also recognized her as a "Disaster Risk Reduction Champion and Tsunami Awareness Advocate."
Petra's Personal Life
Petra has a sister named Olga. Petra has been a vegan since 2007, which means she doesn't eat animal products. She also cares a lot about the health of the world's oceans.
In 2019, Petra married an entrepreneur named Benjamin Larretche. Their first child was born in November 2019.
Images for kids
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Němcová in 2012.
See also
In Spanish: Petra Němcová para niños
