Biography of Petra Nemcova
Date of birth: 1979-06-23Birthplace: Karvina, Czech Republic
Height: 5' 1''
Nationality: Czech
Profession: Model, Actress, Writer
Petra Nemcova (born June 24, 1979 in Karviná; pronounced Nyemtsovah) is a Czechoslovakian-born fashion model and author. Her father was a bricklayer and her mother, a teacher. She became a model after being spotted at the age of 16 during a national talent search .
She was featured on the cover of the 2003 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, and has also modeled for Victoria's Secret, and for many other companies in the women's clothing market. On June 3, 2004, she was one of the telecast judges during the 53rd annual Miss Universe competition in Quito, Ecuador.
