Candice Swanepoel facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Candice Swanepoel
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Swanepoel for Max Factor in 2013
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Candice Susan Swanepoel
20 October 1988 Mooi River, Natal, South Africa
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| Occupation | Model |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Partner(s) | Hermann Nicoli (2005–2018) |
| Children | 2 |
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
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Candice Susan Swanepoel is a famous model from South Africa. She was born on 20 October 1988. Candice is best known for her work with Victoria's Secret. She became a special model, called a Victoria's Secret Angel, in 2010. In 2016, she was one of the top-earning models in the world.
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Growing Up in South Africa
Candice Swanepoel grew up in a town called Mooi River in South Africa. Her parents are Willem and Eileen Swanepoel. Her family has Dutch roots. Candice has an older brother named Stephen.
When she was younger, Candice loved to dance ballet. She went to a boarding school called St. Anne's Diocesan College. When she was 15, someone who finds models saw her at a market in Durban. This was the start of her amazing career!
Candice's Modeling Journey
Candice Swanepoel has appeared in many top fashion magazines. These include Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar. She has been featured in these magazines in many different countries.
She has also walked on the runway for many famous designers. These include Fendi, Chanel, Tommy Hilfiger, and Versace. Walking the runway means she shows off clothes during fashion shows.
Candice has also been in advertisements for big brands. Some of these are Tom Ford, Chanel, Michael Kors, and Nike. Since 2007, she has worked a lot with Victoria's Secret. She was even a featured model in their "SWIM" catalog in 2010.
Becoming a Victoria's Secret Angel
In 2010, Candice became a special model for Victoria's Secret, known as an "Angel." She helped open the first Victoria's Secret store in Canada.
In 2013, Candice was chosen for a very special honor. She wore the "Fantasy Bra" in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. This bra was worth 10 million dollars! It was covered in over 4,200 precious gems. These included rubies, diamonds, and yellow sapphires. It also had a huge 52-carat ruby in the middle.
In 2018, Candice started her own swimwear brand called Tropic of C. She even won an award for it!
Awards and Recognition
Candice has received several awards for her work. In 2019, she was named Revolve's Woman of the Year. In 2021, she was recognized as one of the most beautiful models from South Africa.
How Much She Earns
Candice Swanepoel has been on Forbes magazine's list of top-earning models many times.
- Between 2010 and 2011, she earned about $3 million.
- In 2015, her earnings were around $5 million.
- In 2016, she earned about $7 million.
Her Life Outside of Work
Candice can speak three languages: Afrikaans, English, and Portuguese. She learned Portuguese from her former partner, Hermann Nicoli, who is from Brazil. They met in Paris when she was 17.
They got engaged in 2015. Candice and Hermann have two sons together. Their sons were born in October 2016 and June 2018. The couple later separated in November 2018.
Candice now spends her time between Brazil and New York City.
Helping Others
Candice Swanepoel cares a lot about helping others. She works with a charity called mothers2mothers. This group helps mothers and children in Africa. Their goal is to create a generation free of HIV. Candice has designed clothes to support this charity. In 2019, she became a global ambassador for mothers2mothers.
See also
In Spanish: Candice Swanepoel para niños
