Candice Swanepoel
Swanepoel in 2010
Born
Candice Susan Swanepoel

(1988-10-20) 20 October 1988 (age 35)
Mooi River, Natal, South Africa
OccupationModel
Years active2003–present
PartnerHermann Nicoli (2005–2018)
Children2
Modeling information
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Hair colorBlonde[1]
Eye colorBlue[1]
Agency
Websitecandiceswanepoel.com

Candice Susan Swanepoel (/ˈswɒnəpuːl/; Afrikaans: [svanɛˈpul];[3] born 20 October 1988) is a South African model. She is known for her work with Victoria's Secret. She became a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2010.[4] In 2016, she was listed 8th on the Forbes top-earning models list.

Early life

Swanepoel was born to Willem Swanepoel and Eileen Swanepoel (née Green) and raised on a farm in Mooi River, South Africa.[5] Swanepoel comes from an Afrikaner family of Dutch origin. She has one older brother named Stephen.[6][7] While growing up, Swanepoel was a ballet dancer. She attended boarding school at St. Anne's Diocesan College in the nearby town of Hilton.[8] At age 15, she was spotted by a model scout in a Durban flea market.[9]

Career

Swanepoel has appeared in editorials in American, Italian, British, Spanish, German, Greek, Russian, Australian, Brazilian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Mexican Vogue; Brazilian, British, German and South African Elle; British, South African, Romanian, Mexican and Chinese GQ; American, Spanish, Czech, Argentine, Turkish and Korean Harper's Bazaar; V, Allure, W, and i-D.[10]

Swanepoel has walked the runway for Fendi, Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce and Gabbana, Michael Kors, Donna Karan, Giambattista Valli, Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung, Rag & Bone, Oscar de la Renta, Elie Saab, Diane von Fürstenberg, Sportmax, Betsey Johnson, Stella McCartney, Viktor and Rolf, Givenchy, Off-White, Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior, Blumarine, Etro and Ralph Lauren.

She has appeared in advertising campaigns for Tom Ford, Oscar De La Renta, Givenchy, Chanel, Miu Miu, Tommy Hilfiger, Rag & Bone, Ralph Lauren, Shiatzy Chen, Michael Kors, Blumarine, Versace, Prabal Gurung, Diesel, Guess?, Off-White, Swarovski, Agua Bendita, Colcci, True Religion, Nike, Juicy Couture,[11] as well as for Victoria's Secret since 2007. In addition to appearing in the lingerie brand's commercials, she was a featured model in the 2010 "SWIM" catalog,[12] along with Lindsay Ellingson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Behati Prinsloo, and Erin Heatherton.

In 2010, Swanepoel became a Victoria's Secret Angel. Swanepoel modeled for the Kardashians' 2010 swimwear line. On 12 August 2010, Swanepoel officially opened the first Victoria's Secret retail store in Canada, at West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton.[13] In 2013, Swanepoel was named the cover model of the coveted Victoria's Secret Swim Catalogue. Swanepoel was chosen to wear the "Fantasy Bra" in the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The 10 million dollar bra, named the "Royal Fantasy Bra", was created by Mouawad. The bra and its matching belt featured over 4,200 precious gems, including rubies, diamonds and yellow sapphires set in 18 carat gold with a 52-carat ruby at the center.[14]

In 2018, she launched her own swimwear collection Tropic of C.[15][16] She won Launch of the Year award at the 5th Annual Daily Front Row Awards.

Popularity

Swanepoel was voted No. 61 in 2010, No. 62 in 2011, No. 75 in 2013, and No. 36 in 2015 in FHM's annual "100 Sexiest Women in the World" poll[17] and No. 1 in 2014 Maxim's "Hot 100 List".[18] In 2019, she was honored with Revolve's Woman of the Year award. In June 2021 Swanepoel was adjudged the Numero Uno (Number 1) by N4M Media's list of Top 10 most beautiful and hottest South African Actresses and Models.[19]

Wealth

Swanepoel made her debut at No. 10 on Forbes' "The World's Top-Earning Models" list, with estimated earnings of $3 million between 2010 and 2011.[20] She was ranked No. 9 in 2013 with estimated earnings of $3.3 million. In 2015, she was ranked No 8 with earnings of $5 million. In 2016, she was ranked No 8 with earnings of $7 million.

Personal life

Swanepoel is fluent in Afrikaans, English, and Portuguese, the latter of which she learned from her now ex-boyfriend Hermann Nicoli, a Brazilian model.[21] They began dating after they met in Paris when she was 17 and he was 23.[22] In August 2015, the couple announced their engagement.[23] Together, they have 2 sons. The couple acrimoniously split in November 2018.[24]

As of 2018, she reportedly splits her time between Brazil and New York City.[25]

Charity

Swanepoel is actively involved in mothers2mothers, a charity devoted to achieving an "HIV-free generation" of children and mothers in Africa. Swanepoel has designed denims for it,[26] and in May 2019, joined the charity as a patron and their global ambassador.[27]

References

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  2. ^ "Candice Swanepoel - Model Profile - Photos & latest news". models.com. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
  3. ^ "Pronunciation: Candice Susan Swanepoel". Forvo. Archived from the original on 21 April 2014. Retrieved 20 April 2014.
  4. ^ Vasilieva, Aneliya (28 May 2012). "Focus on Models: Candice Swanepoel". Fashion Style Magazine. Archived from the original on 24 September 2014. Retrieved 24 September 2014.
  5. ^ McGurk, Stuart (6 August 2014). "Victoria's Top Secret: Candice Swanepoel". GQ Magazine. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
  6. ^ Blasberg, Derek (18 December 2012). "A Candid Interview with the Impossibly Beautiful Candice". Mr. Blasberg. Archived from the original on 25 December 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  7. ^ "Model Profile: Candice Swanepoel". New York. Archived from the original on 15 August 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2013.
  8. ^ Mbuyazi, Nondumiso. "We found Candice, says agency". Archived from the original on 1 December 2017.
  9. ^ Govender, Devi Sankaree (presenter); First Edit (producer) (29 May 2005). "Mooiriver magic". Carte Blanche. M-Net. Archived from the original on 13 December 2007. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  10. ^ "Candice Swanepoel". Fashion Model Directory. Archived from the original on 10 April 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2011.
  11. ^ "Candice Swanepoel: About". IMG Models. Archived from the original on 9 December 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  12. ^ "Go Behind the Scenes of the Victoria's Secret Swim Catalog!". ET Online. 5 January 2010. Archived from the original on 7 January 2010. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  13. ^ Mah, Bill (27 July 2010). "Cosmo Supermodel Coming for Victoria's Secret Kickoff". Edmonton Journal. Archived from the original on 29 July 2010.
  14. ^ Apatoff, Alex (16 October 2013). "The Victoria's Secret Angel Wearing This Year's $10 Million Fantasy Bra Is ... (Drumroll)". People. StyleWatch (column). Archived from the original on 15 February 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  15. ^ "Candice Swanepoel starts her own swimwear brand". Telva (in Spanish).[permanent dead link]
  16. ^ "Candice Swanepoel launches her own swimwear brand". Harper's Bazaar (in Spanish). 25 January 2018.
  17. ^ "Candice Swanepoel—South African Angel". FHM. Archived from the original on 19 February 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  18. ^ "2014 HOT 100 List: #1Candice Swanepoel". Maxim. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  19. ^ Jhunjunwala, Alisha (10 June 2021). "Top 10 Most Beautiful And Hottest South African Actresses and Models | N4M Reviews". N4M (News4masses). Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  20. ^ Blankfeld, Keren; Bertoni, Steven (5 May 2011). "The World's Top-Earning Models". Forbes. Archived from the original on 9 May 2011. Retrieved 11 May 2011.
  21. ^ "'Pretendo Morar no Brasil', Conta a Angel Candice Swanepoel. Confira!" ['I Want to Live in Brazil', Says the Angel Candice Swanepoel. Confira!]. 180graus (in Portuguese). 29 January 2011. Archived from the original on 5 April 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  22. ^ "GQ Girl: Candice Swanepoel". GQ South Africa. May 2010. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2015. (Full article Archived 3 February 2015 at the Wayback Machine, pp. cover, 8, 66–72.)
  23. ^ Bacardi, Francesca (15 August 2015). "Candice Swanepoel Is Engaged! Model Set to Marry Longtime Boyfriend Hermann Nicoli". E!. Archived from the original on 14 August 2015. Retrieved 15 August 2015.
  24. ^ Guthrie, Susannah. "Inside Candice Swanepoel's Relationship With Hermann Nicoli". Harper's BAZAAR. Archived from the original on 16 December 2019. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
  25. ^ "Candice Swanepoel sobre relacionamento EUA-Brasil: "Estou tentando morar mais aqui"". Vogue Brasil (in Portuguese). 19 June 2018. Archived from the original on 25 July 2018. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  26. ^ Meadows, Holly (30 January 2015). "Candice Swanepoel Designs Denims for SA Charity". Elle South Africa. Archived from the original on 25 November 2015. Retrieved 26 October 2015.
  27. ^ "South African Supermodel Candice Swanepoel Joins m2m as a Patron". mothers2mothers. 8 May 2019. Archived from the original on 10 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.

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