As the first model from South Africa to become a Victoria's Secret runway stunner, Candice Swanepoel has turned her beautiful pout into a top-notch career.
Residence: New York, NY, US
Hometown: Mooi River, South Africa
Height: 175.5
Eye Color: Blue
Date of Birth: October 20, 1988
Agency:
IMG
Campaigns:
Diesel, Guess?, Miu Miu, Oscar de la Renta, Topshop, Victoria's Secret, Versace, True Religion, Colcci, Brian Atwood, Prabal Gurung
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As the first model from South Africa to become a Victoria's Secret runway stunner, Candice Swanepoel has turned her beautiful pout into a top-notch career.
Discovered by model scout Kevin Ellis while shopping at a Durban flea market when she was 15, Candice signed with Ice Model Management and quickly made a name for herself. It was truly a dream come true, because as a young girl she always thought of becoming a model. By the time Candice was 16 she was making $6,000 per day, and in October 2005, when she was only 17, she graced the cover of Vogue Hellas.
Born in Mooi River, South Africa in 1988 and raised by her mother, Eileen, Candice is known for her doe-eyed innocence and fresh-faced elegance. She's walked in shows such as Sass & Bide, Betsey Johnson, Diane von Furstenberg, Marc Jacobs, Rock & Republic, Nanette Lepore, and Zang Toi. Her perfect bronze skin made her a shoo-in for Victoria's Secret, and she has been featured in the infamous Victoria's Secret Fashion Show since 2007. The South African has graced covers including German Elle, Ocean Drive, and Vogue Italia. She's been featured in campaigns for Guess?, Tommy Hilfiger, Topshop, Diesel, Nike and has recently replaced Gisele as the face of True Religion