Candice Swanepoel

Who is Candice Swanepoel?

Candice Susan Swanepoel, born on 20 October 1988 in Mooi River, South Africa. She is a prominent South African model renowned for her iconic work with Victoria’s Secret. Discovered at age 15 while shopping at a Durban flea market in 2003, she quickly rose to fame, becoming a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2010. Swanepoel has graced runways for elite brands like Chanel, Versace, and Ralph Lauren. She has also starred in editorials for Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar worldwide. Her campaigns include Tom Ford, Givenchy, and Nike.

In 2013, she donned the extravagant $10 million Royal Fantasy Bra during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Ranked 8th on Forbes’ highest-paid models list in 2016 with $7 million earnings, she launched her sustainable swimwear brand, Tropic of C, in 2018. Fluent in Afrikaans, English, and Portuguese, Swanepoel is a devoted mother to two sons and supports charity efforts through mothers2mothers.

Personal Details

• Date of birth: 20 October 1988
• Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
• Place of birth: Mooi River, Natal, South Africa
• Nationality: South African

Candice Swanepoel: Net Worth

• Estimated net worth: $25 million (as of late 2025)

Interesting Facts

• Raised on a farm in Mooi River by an Afrikaner father of Dutch origin and a mother of British origin, she has one older brother named Stephen.
• A former ballet dancer, she attended St. Anne’s Diocesan College boarding school in Hilton, South Africa.
• Spotted by a model scout at age 15 while shopping at a flea market in Durban, kickstarting her illustrious career.
• In 2013, she wore the $10 million Royal Fantasy Bra, adorned with over 4,200 precious gems including a 52-carat ruby, in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
• Launched her own swimwear line, Tropic of C, in 2018, earning the Launch of the Year award at the 5th Annual Daily Front Row Awards.

Socials

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Candice Swanepoel: Video

Filmography

• The Victorias Secret Fashion Show (2007 – 2018) as Herself