Candice Swanepoel

South African model Candice Swanepoel known for her work with Victoria’s Secret. Does a lot of work in fashion, mostly swimwear and lingerie. Swanepoel was born (October 20, 1988) in Mooi River, Natal Province, South Africa and was spotted by a model scout in a Durban flea market at age 15.

Once she was discovered, Candice met with the head of a local modeling agency who snapped some Polaroids and sent them out to Select , Within 25 minutes of receiving the Polaroids, Select requested Candice’s presence in London immediately.

Swanepoel’s resume includes covers for Vogue (Greece), ELLE (Germany), and Ocean Drive (U.S.) and advertisements for Nike, Diesel, Guess, and Versus Eyewear.Swanepoel has walked the runway for Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce and Gabbana, Sass and Bide, Betsey Johnson, Diane von Fürstenberg and numerous other designers,as well as for Victoria’s Secret in 2007, 2008, and 2009. In addition to appearing in the lingerie brand’s commercials,In 2010, she became one of the company’s signature Angels.