Petra Nemcova Quotes

A collection of quotes by Petra Nemcova.

Petra Němcová is a renowned Czech supermodel, television host, and philanthropist. Born on June 24, 1979, in Karviná, Czechoslovakia (now Czech Republic), she rose to prominence in the fashion industry during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Němcová began her modeling career at the age of 16 after being discovered by a modeling scout. She quickly became a sought-after model, appearing in numerous fashion campaigns for renowned brands such as Victoria's Secret, Sports Illustrated, and Cartier. Her captivating looks and graceful presence on the runway made her a familiar face in the fashion world.

Beyond her modeling success, Petra Němcová has made substantial contributions to philanthropy, especially in the field of disaster relief. In 2004, she survived the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami while vacationing in Thailand; however, her partner did not survive. Following this life-altering experience, she founded the Happy Hearts Fund, a non-profit organization that focuses on rebuilding schools and assisting children affected by natural disasters. Through this foundation, Němcová has dedicated her time and resources to provide educational opportunities to vulnerable communities hit by disasters worldwide.

Petra Němcová is not only recognized for her achievements in the fashion industry but also for her philanthropic efforts, which have made a significant impact on the lives of countless children in need.

I grew up under Communism so we could only learn Russian, an

I grew up under Communism so we could only learn Russian, and then when Communism fell in 1989 we could learn a few more things and have the freedom to travel and the freedom of speech - and the freedom of dreaming, really.

Petra Nemcova


I was so afraid to even read a paper in front of my classmat

I was so afraid to even read a paper in front of my classmates. It is very funny because at that point my teachers would never have believed that I could speak in front of an audience of over 2,000 people.

Petra Nemcova

Funny

We can see the Divine in each speck of dust, but that doesn'

We can see the Divine in each speck of dust, but that doesn't stop us from wiping it away with a wet sponge. The Divine doesn't disappear; it's transformed into the clean surface.

Paulo Coelho


I used to work all the time, and now if there is a wedding,

I used to work all the time, and now if there is a wedding, there's a concert, I'm there.

Petra Nemcova

Wedding

So, we have choice, and sometimes it seems very hard, but th

So, we have choice, and sometimes it seems very hard, but the best way to heal physically or emotionally is to keep positive.

Petra Nemcova

Positive

There are lots of things which I would love to tell him, but

There are lots of things which I would love to tell him, but in some way, I also feel that I lost the person closest to me. And I got a second chance to live. So in a way I feel that I live for both of us... and I will do my best.

Petra Nemcova

Best