Candice Swanepoel

Candice Swanepoel, a South African model, rose to fame as a Victoria's Secret Angel and graced covers of renowned fashion magazines like Vogue and GQ.

Model

October 20, 1988

Libra

36

Mooiriver, South Africa

Candice Susan Swanepoel, born in Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, is a renowned South African model who grew up on a dairy farm with her parents and two older brothers. She attended St. Anne’s Diocesan College in Hilton, South Africa, and was discovered at a flea market in Durban at the age of 15. Candice signed with Storm Model Management in Cape Town and made her international debut in 2007, walking for Tommy Hilfiger in New York Fashion Week.

Swanepoel became a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2010 and has since appeared in numerous campaigns for renowned brands such as Versace, Givenchy, Tom Ford, and Ralph Lauren. She has also graced the covers of prestigious magazines like Vogue, GQ, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar. In 2016, she ranked #1 on Forbes’ list of the world’s highest-paid models and has won multiple South African Fashion Awards, including Model of the Year in 2010 and 2011. GQ magazine named her the “Sexiest Woman Alive” in 2014.

Candice married Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli in 2018, and they have two sons, Anacã and Ariel. She is actively involved in philanthropic efforts, supporting organizations such as the South African Red Cross Children’s Hospital and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. Swanepoel trained as a ballerina from the age of 5 and is fluent in English, Afrikaans, and Portuguese. She launched her own swimwear line called “Tropic of C” and enjoys surfing and spending time outdoors.

Candice Swanepoel continues to captivate the fashion world with her stunning beauty, remarkable talent, and philanthropic endeavors.