Candice Swanepoel

Personal Details :

Full Name: Candice Susan Swanepoel
Date of Birth: October 20, 1988
Place of Birth: Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nationality: South African
Ethnicity: Afrikaner (Dutch descent) and English
Height: 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Languages Spoken: English, Afrikaans, Portuguese
Children: Two sons – Anacã (born 2016) and Ariel (born 2018)
Partner (Former): Hermann Nicoli (2005–2018)
Profession: Supermodel, Entrepreneur
Known For: Victoria’s Secret Angel, Founder of Tropic of C
Career Start: Discovered at age 15 in Durban, South Africa
Brand Appearances: Victoria’s Secret, Vogue, Chanel, Versace, Givenchy, Tommy Hilfiger
Business Ventures: Tropic of C (launched in 2018 – sustainable swimwear line)
Charity Work: Global ambassador for mothers2mothers (HIV prevention)

Discovered at age 15 in a Durban flea market by a model scout.
Began modeling in Europe at age 16, working in fashion capitals like Milan and Paris.
Debuted for Victoria’s Secret in 2007; became an official Angel in 2010.
Selected to wear the $10 million Royal Fantasy Bra at the 2013 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Walked the runway for major designers including Chanel, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, and Givenchy.
Featured on the covers of Vogue (multiple countries), Elle, GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, and more.
Ranked among Forbes’ Top-Earning Models from 2010 to 2016, earning up to $7 million annually.
Launched her own sustainable swimwear brand, Tropic of C, in 2018.
Recognized with the “Launch of the Year” award by Daily Front Row for Tropic of C.
Appointed Global Ambassador for mothers2mothers, supporting maternal and child health in Africa.

Born and raised in Mooi River, a small farming town in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Grew up speaking Afrikaans and English; also fluent in Portuguese, learned through her former partner.
Formerly engaged to Brazilian model Hermann Nicoli; the couple had two sons: Anacã (born 2016) and Ariel (born 2018).
Balances her career with motherhood, often traveling between Brazil, South Africa, and the U.S.
Enjoys nature, spending time outdoors, and leads a wellness-focused lifestyle.
Practices yoga, pilates, and other fitness routines to maintain health and balance.
Passionate about sustainability and ethical fashion—reflected in her brand, Tropic of C.
Supports various charities, including mothers2mothers, focusing on maternal and child healthcare in Africa.
Values privacy and often takes time away from media to focus on family and personal growth.

Estimated Net Worth (Celebrity Net Worth): $25 million (as of March 9, 2025)
Other estimates range from $25 million to $33 million, depending on sources and valuation methods
Main Sources of Wealth: Victoria’s Secret modeling, luxury brand campaigns, Tropic of C swimwear line, endorsements, real estate investments

Named a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2010, one of the most prestigious titles in modeling.
Selected to wear the $10 million Royal Fantasy Bra in the 2013 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Consistently ranked in Forbes’ “Top-Earning Models” list from 2010 to 2016.
Maxim’s Hot 100 list: Ranked #1 in 2014.
Featured on the covers of over 30 international editions of Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar.
Honored with the “Launch of the Year” award by Daily Front Row for her swimwear brand Tropic of C (2019).
Recognized for philanthropic work as Global Ambassador for mothers2mothers, supporting HIV prevention in Africa.
Regularly included in “Sexiest Women Alive” lists by FHM, GQ, and AskMen.

Candice was discovered at age 15 while shopping at a flea market in Durban, South Africa.
She speaks three languages: English, Afrikaans, and Portuguese.
Before modeling, she trained as a ballet dancer.
She once earned over $7 million in a single year during her peak with Victoria’s Secret.
She’s known for her flexibility and graceful runway walk, thanks to her dance background.
Candice launched her own eco-conscious swimwear brand, Tropic of C, in 2018.
Despite her global fame, she loves spending time in nature and on the beach.
She’s been featured in more than 30 Vogue covers worldwide.
She is a strong advocate for sustainable fashion and women’s health initiatives in Africa.
Candice has two sons and often balances motherhood with her modeling and business career.