For more on Petra Nemcova's account of the 2004 tsunami and other survivor stories, pick up this week's issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday, or subscribe. "Everything happened in split seconds.

Petra Nemcova is looking back on the life-changing tsunami that she survived 20 years ago. The supermodel, now 45, clung to a palm tree in Thailand for eight hours to stay alive.

Petra Nemcova recalled the "split seconds" before the 2004 tsunami in Thailand changed her life forever. Nemcova, now 45, had been vacationing during the Christmas holiday with her then-boyfriend ...

Supermodel Petra Nemcova Almost Died in the World's Worst Tsunami. How She Overcame Fear of Water and Healed (Exclusive) Twenty years after the unprecedented 2004 catastophe, Nemcova shares the ...

Petra Nemcova on turning tsunami tragedy into purpose After surviving the devastating tsunami that struck southern Asia 20 years ago, the supermodel is dedicating her life to helping victims of ...

Petra Nemcova and Stephanie Stahl launched Ace of Air on Thursday, a company with products and supplements aimed to improve skin health and other areas. They raised $5 million and brought forward ...

Petra Nemcova was on vacation in Thailand at the time of the 2004 tsunami that killed more than 230,000 across Southeast Asia.

London, England-- Petra Nemcova is a former Victoria's Secret supermodel-turned-philanthropist. Despite her riches, Nemcova, who grew up with few luxuries in communist Czechoslovakia, told CNN ...

Nearly five years ago, Petra Nemcova was swept from her hotel room when a tsunami struck Thailand. Now the 30-year-old model is helping to heal others by rebuilding schools for the children who ...

Twenty years after losing her boyfriend in the 2004 tsunami, Petra Nemcova found joy again through her global philanthropy and life at home with her family.

Petra Nemcova is pregnant! The 40-year-old supermodel made the announcement quietly on her Instagram, writing “Our family is expanding and my belly as well. 😉🤰😁Feeling so grateful that ...