Candice Swanepoel
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: 5'9.5"
Eye Color: Blue
Date of Birth: October 20, 1988
Agency:
IMG
Campaigns:
Diesel, Guess?, Topshop
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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 was featured in the infamous Victoria's Secret runway show in 2007 and 2008. The South African made the cover of German Elle in June 2008, and she's been featured in campaigns for Guess?, Tommy Hilfiger, Topshop, Diesel and Nike.