Candice Swanepoel has been named the most influential model on Instagram.
A study by lingerie company Bluebella reports that she earns $70,000 for each Instagram post, according to The Sun.
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Swanepoel rose to prominence after becoming a Victoria’s Secret Angel in 2010. She now boasts 11.8 million followers on Instagram and was one of the highest-paid Angels, earning $7 million in 2016.
Here’s a glimpse into her career journey:
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Born in 1988 in the quaint farming village of Mooi River, South Africa, Swanepoel describes her childhood self as a “tomboy,” helping out on her family’s dairy farm near a Zulu village.
A modeling scout spotted Swanepoel at a local flea market when she was just 15 years old.
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By the age of 16, she had relocated to Paris, quickly establishing herself as a top runway model.
She met her partner, fellow model Hermann Nicoli, in Paris when she was 17.
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In an interview, she shared insights into her life both on and off the camera, noting her shy and reserved nature when not modeling.
Her major breakthrough occurred in 2010 when she was named a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
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The following year, she appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia. In 2012, she featured in a glamorous shoot for GQ, where she commented on men frequently attempting to impress her with their wealth.