Czech Republic born supermodel, Petra Nemcova tells of how she wept when she saw the pictures and videos of the Japan earthquake and tsunami on Friday.

Nemcova was caught up in the 2004 Indonesian tsunami and lost her then boyfriend to the disaster. She herself survived and has since set up charities to cater for children affected by natural disasters across the globe.

Petra said the videos and pictures being shown on Friday broke her heart and she couldn’t help weeping in pain.

She said her love goes out to all in Japan. She spoke of how hard it is to imaging unless someone goes through it themselves.

She praised the amazing efforts and unconditional love that everyone is showing to the Japanese people.

In 2004 Nemcova was caught up in the Indonesian tsunami and only survived after holding on to a palm tree for over 8 hours. He then boyfriend, Simon Atlee died in that tsunami.

She was speaking on Good Morning America. She said one feels powerless in such situations. The more one struggles, the more energy to lose and decrease their chances of surviving.

Petra Nemcova is now engaged to British actor, Jamie Belman and the couple plan on getting married next year. Speaking of the upcoming wedding, Petra said she wants her wedding to be a little crazy. She said they have not decided on a place for the wedding yet, but that it was likely to be held in England.

One thing she has decided on is her wedding dress. She intends on wearing an elegant Marchesa Gown.

Petra Nemcova is also a star on the hit reality dancing TV show “Dancing With The Stars.”