Candice Swanepoel was born on October 20, 1988, in Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She was discovered at a flea market in Durban by a modeling scout at the age of 15, which marked the beginning of her illustrious career in fashion. Swanepoel quickly gained recognition for her striking looks and exceptional modeling abilities, leading to numerous high-profile contracts and magazine covers.