Candice Swanepoel was born in Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal, and was discovered by a model scout in a Durban flea market at age 15. At age 16, Swanepoel was earning 5,000 Euros or R40, 000 for a day. Swanepoel resume includes covers for Vogue (Greece), Elle (Germany) and Ocean Drive (USA) and commercials for Nike, Diesel, Guess?, and Versus Eyewear.Swanepoel walked the runway for Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce and Gabbana , Sass & Bide, Betsey Johnson, Diane von Furstenberg and many other designers, as well as Victoria's Secret in 2007, 2008 and 2009. In addition to appearing in ads for the lingerie brand, she was a model featured in the 2010 "swim" catalog.In 2010, Swanepoel became one of Victoria's Secret Angels, joining the likes of Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima and Miranda Kerr.
