Candice Swanepoel (born October 20 1988 ) is a South African fashion model. She is the first South African to model for Victoria's Secret.

Candice Swanepoel was born in Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal, and was spotted by a model scout in a Durban flea market at age 15. By age 16, Swanepoel was earning 5,000 Euros or R40,000 for a day's work. Swanepoel has appeared on the cover of Vogue (Greece), in advertisements for Nike, and walked the catwalk for Tommy Hilfiger, Victoria's Secret and Diane von Furstenberg.


Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Blue
Measurements (US) 33-23.5-34 ; (EU) 84-59.5-86.5
Dress size (US) 4 ; (EU) 34
Shoe size (US) 8 ; (EU) 39
Agency Select Model Management; Why Not Model Agency; Ice Model