Candice Swanepoel — Biography
Candice Susan Swanepoel entered the world on October 20, 1988, in Mooi River, a small farming community nestled in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She spent her formative years on a working farm with her parents, Willem Swanepoel from Mutare, Zimbabwe, and Eileen Swanepoel, whose maiden name was Green. The family traced their heritage to Afrikaner and Dutch roots. Candice had an older brother named Stephen. During her younger years, she trained in ballet and attended St. Anne's Diocesan College, a residential institution located in Hilton, South Africa. When she turned 15, a talent scout noticed her at a Durban flea market, setting her on the path to professional modeling. Her background reflects Afrikaner descent with Dutch lineage.
Following her discovery in 2003, Candice launched her modeling profession and eventually relocated to Europe seeking career advancement. She quickly established herself in the industry and collaborated with prominent agencies such as Elite Model Management, Way Model Management, and Munich Models. Her work in editorial fashion spans numerous prestigious publications, including multiple editions of Vogue across different countries, British and German Elle, American and British GQ, and various Harper's Bazaar editions. She has graced runways for luxury houses including Chanel, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger, and Oscar de la Renta, among others. Major advertising ventures feature collaborations with Tom Ford, Givenchy, Versace, Ralph Lauren, and Nike.
Her association with Victoria's Secret commenced in 2007 during her inaugural fashion show participation. She attained Angel status in 2010, retaining this designation until the organization discontinued the program. She appeared in nine shows between 2007 and 2015, famously wearing the ten-million-dollar Royal Fantasy Bra in 2013. She made a comeback to the runway in 2024 following a six-year absence.
Standing five feet ten inches tall, Candice maintains a slender, athletic frame with blonde hair and blue eyes. Her measurements approximate 34-23-34 with a reported bra size of 34B. No confirmed reports exist regarding cosmetic procedures, though early career speculation surrounded a potential nose alteration. She displays a delicate lower back tattoo and maintains no significant piercings.
Candice was in a long-term relationship with Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli from 2005 through 2018, during which they welcomed two sons, Anacã in 2016 and Ariel in 2018. She ranks among the highest-earning models globally, claiming the eighth position on Forbes' highest-paid list in
Following her discovery in 2003, Candice launched her modeling profession and eventually relocated to Europe seeking career advancement. She quickly established herself in the industry and collaborated with prominent agencies such as Elite Model Management, Way Model Management, and Munich Models. Her work in editorial fashion spans numerous prestigious publications, including multiple editions of Vogue across different countries, British and German Elle, American and British GQ, and various Harper's Bazaar editions. She has graced runways for luxury houses including Chanel, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Tommy Hilfiger, and Oscar de la Renta, among others. Major advertising ventures feature collaborations with Tom Ford, Givenchy, Versace, Ralph Lauren, and Nike.
Her association with Victoria's Secret commenced in 2007 during her inaugural fashion show participation. She attained Angel status in 2010, retaining this designation until the organization discontinued the program. She appeared in nine shows between 2007 and 2015, famously wearing the ten-million-dollar Royal Fantasy Bra in 2013. She made a comeback to the runway in 2024 following a six-year absence.
Standing five feet ten inches tall, Candice maintains a slender, athletic frame with blonde hair and blue eyes. Her measurements approximate 34-23-34 with a reported bra size of 34B. No confirmed reports exist regarding cosmetic procedures, though early career speculation surrounded a potential nose alteration. She displays a delicate lower back tattoo and maintains no significant piercings.
Candice was in a long-term relationship with Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli from 2005 through 2018, during which they welcomed two sons, Anacã in 2016 and Ariel in 2018. She ranks among the highest-earning models globally, claiming the eighth position on Forbes' highest-paid list in
