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Candice Swanepoel

Date of birth	October 20, 1988 (1988-10-20) (age 21)
Height	5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m)
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Blue
Measurements	(US) 32B-23-34 ; (EU) 82-58-86
Dress size	(US) 2 ; (EU) 34 ; (UK) 6
Shoe size	(US) 8 ; (EU) 39 ; (UK) 6
Agency	Ice Model Management IMG Models Why Not Model Agency Modelwerk

Candice Swanepoel (born October 20, 1988) is a South African model best known for her work with Victoria's Secret and as one of the company's signature Angels.^[1]

Early life

Swanepoel was born in Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal, and was spotted by a model scout in a Durban flea market at age 15.^[2] By age 16, Swanepoel was earning 5,000 Euros or R40,000 for a day's work.^[2]

Modeling career

Swanepoel's resume includes covers for Vogue (Greece), ELLE (Germany), and Ocean Drive (U.S.)^[3] and advertisements for Nike, Diesel, Guess?, and Versus Eyewear.^[3] Swanepoel has walked the runway for Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce and Gabbana, Sass and Bide, Betsey Johnson, Diane von Fürstenberg and numerous other designers,^[3] as well as for Victoria's Secret in 2007, 2008, and 2009. In addition to appearing in the lingerie brand's commercials, she was a featured model in the 2010 "SWIM" catalog,^[4] along with Lindsay Ellingson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Erin Heatherton.

References

External links

• Candice Swanepoel at Fashion Model Directory