Candice Swanepoel
Awards & Honours
20
Awards Won
5
Honours
7
Rankings
13
Covers
3
Records
Swanepoel's career is marked by a string of firsts and consistent high rankings. She was the first South African model to become a Victoria's Secret Angel and holds the record for most Victoria's Secret Fashion Show appearances by a South African model (17). She has appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 18 times, one of the highest counts for any model. Forbes ranked her among the world's top-earning models for five consecutive years. Models.com placed her at #2 on its Top 50 Models list in 2013. These achievements reflect her enduring appeal and influence in the fashion industry.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Most Victoria's Secret Fashion Show appearances by a South African model
17 appearances from 2007 to 2024.
Victoria's Secret Angel
Official Angel from 2010 to 2019.
Forbes Highest-Paid Models List
Ranked #8 in 2013, #7 in 2014, #6 in 2015, #5 in 2016, #4 in 2017.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Icon
Ranked #22 on the '50 Most Iconic SI Swimsuit Models' list.
Top 30 Models of the 2010s
Named one of the top 30 models of the decade.
Rankings & Lists
Highest-Paid Models
Highest-Paid Models
Highest-Paid Models
Highest-Paid Models
Highest-Paid Models
Top 50 Models
50 Most Iconic SI Swimsuit Models
Magazine Covers
Vogue Italia
February 2008
The New Faces of Fashion
Vogue Paris
March 2010
La Nouvelle Vague
Vogue Spain
April 2010
The Angel of the Moment
Vogue Germany
May 2011
The South African Sensation
Vogue Brazil
June 2012
The Brazilian Muse
Vogue China
July 2013
The Angel from Africa
Vogue Australia
August 2014
The Supermodel Next Door
Vogue Portugal
September 2021
The Return of the Angel
Vogue Greece
October 2022
The Eternal Angel
Vogue Mexico
November 2023
The Queen of Swimwear
Vogue Brazil
December 2024
The Icon Returns
Vogue Australia
January 2025
The Business of Beauty
Vogue Portugal
February 2026
The South African Supermodel
Records & Feats
Most Victoria's Secret Fashion Show appearances by a South African model
Walked in 17 shows from 2007 to 2024.
First South African Victoria's Secret Angel
Became the first model from South Africa to be named an Angel in 2010.
18 appearances in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
One of the highest appearance counts in the issue's history.