Candice may refer to:

• Candice Accola, an American actress (The Vampire Diaries)
• Candice Bergen, an American actress (Murphy Brown)
• Candice Falzon, a surf lifesaver
• Candice Hillebrand (also known as Candîce), a singer from South Africa
• Candice Michelle, a professional wrestler
• Candice Night, lead singer for Blackmore’s Night
• Candice Swanepoel, a South African Victoria's Secret model
• Candice Wilmer, a character in Heroes
• Candice (MÄR), a recurring antagonist in the manga and anime series MÄR
• Candice (Pokémon), a character of the Pokémon universe.
• Candice White Ardlay, the main character of Candy Candy.

See also[link]

• Candace (disambiguation)

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Candice Swanepoel
Swanepoel hosts "The Nakeds" Launch Events for Victoria's Secret in Chicago, March 31, 2010.
Born	(1988-10-20) October 20, 1988 (age 23) Mooi River, Natal Province, South Africa
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Hair color	Blonde
Eye color	Blue
Measurements	(US) 33-23-34.5 (EU) 84-59-88[1]
Dress size	(US) 6-8 ; (EU) 36-38 ; (UK) 8[1]
Manager	Ice Model Management IMG Models Why Not Model Agency Modelwerk
Website
Official web site

Candice Swanepoel (born October 20, 1988^{[citation needed]}) is a South African model best known for her work with Victoria's Secret.

Early life & career[link]

Candice Swanepoel was born in Mooi River, KwaZulu-Natal Province, and was spotted by a model scout in a Durban flea market at age 15.^[2] By age 16, Swanepoel was earning €5,000 or R40,000 for a day's work.^[2] Swanepoel's resume includes covers for Vogue, ELLE, GQ, Harper's Bazaar, and Ocean Drive (U.S.)^[1] and advertisements for Nike, Diesel, Guess?, Tommy Hilfiger, Tom Ford, and Versace.^[1] Swanepoel has walked the runway for Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce and Gabbana, Fendi, Chanel, Betsey Johnson, Diane von Fürstenberg, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, and numerous other designers,^[1] as well as for Victoria's Secret in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. In addition to appearing in the lingerie brand's commercials, she was a featured model in the 2010 "SWIM" catalog,^[3] along with Lindsay Ellingson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Erin Heatherton. In 2010, Swanepoel became a Victoria's Secret Angel. Swanepoel modeled for the Kardashians' 2010 swimwear line. On August 12, 2010 Swanepoel officially opened the first Victoria's Secret retail store in Canada, at West Edmonton Mall, Edmonton.^[4] Candice Swanepoel was voted #61 in FHM Magazine's annual 100 Sexiest Women in the World poll^[5] and has been on the cover of Vogue Italia.^[1]

Swanepoel made her debut at No. 10 on Forbes' The World's Top-Earning Models list, with estimated earnings of $3 million between 2010 and 2011.^[6]

Personal life[link]

Swanepoel speaks fluent Afrikaans and Portuguese.^[7][8] She has been dating Hermann Nicoli since she met him in Paris when she was 17.^[9]

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Candice Swanepoel

• Official website
• Candice Swanepoel at the Fashion Model Directory

Katerina Graham
Graham attending Maxim Magazine's 10th Annual Hot 100 Celebration, Santa Monica, California on May 13, 2009.
Background information
Birth name	Katerina Alexandre Graham
Also known as	Kat Graham
Born	(1989-09-05) September 5, 1989 (age 22) Geneva, Switzerland
Genres	Pop, dance
Occupations	Actress, singer, dancer, model
Years active	1998–present (actress) 2008–present (singer)
Labels	A&M/Octone (2012-present)
Associated acts	will.i.am
Website	http://www.katgraham.com/

Katerina Alexandre Graham (born September 5, 1989), better known by her stage name Kat Graham, is a Swiss-born American actress, model, singer, and dancer. She is best known for her role of Bonnie Bennett on The CW television series The Vampire Diaries.^[1][2][3]

Early life[link]

Graham was born in Geneva, Switzerland and raised in Los Angeles, California. Her father, Joseph, is Liberian, and her mother, Natasha, is Jewish (of Russian and Polish origin).^[4][5] Graham's father was a music executive and the godfather of two of Quincy Jones' children, while her grandfather was a UN Ambassador, serving for 40 years in The Netherlands, Sweden, Romania, and Kenya.^[6][7] Her parents divorced when she was five.^[8] She has a half-brother born in Tel Aviv, Yakov.^[6]

Graham attended Hebrew school and speaks English, Spanish and French, as well as some Hebrew and Portuguese.^[9] She is a supporter of LGBT rights.^[8]

Career[link]

Commercials and dancing[link]

Graham began her career in the entertainment industry at age six.^[10] Over the next eight years, she appeared in various commercials, including those for Barbie, K-Mart, Pop Tarts, and Edison. At 17, Graham participated in a national marketing campaign to advertise Coca-Cola's soft drink Fanta. Graham appeared in the marketing campaign as a member of the "Fantanas", known as Capri, also known as Strawberry.^[11][12]

At the age of 15, Graham caught the eye of choreographer Fatima Robinson, and was asked to perform at the BET Awards as a background dancer for lil' Bow Wow. Graham followed her BET Awards appearance with work as a background dancer for Missy Elliott, Pharrell, Jamie Foxx, and choreographers Hi-Hat and Michael Rooney.^[13] Graham has appeared in various music videos, including Akon's "Lonely", Christina Millian's "Dip It Low", Justin Bieber and Usher's "Somebody to Love (Remix)", 112's "What If", John Legend's "Used to Love U", B2K's "Why I Love You", Musiq Soulchild's "B.U.D.D.Y.", and Nelly's "Just A Dream" and Diddy-Dirty Money with Usher "Looking for Love".^[14][15]

Television and film[link]

In 2002 Graham made her television debut on the Disney Channel television series Lizzie McGuire. Graham went on to appear on various television shows, including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The OC, Malcolm In The Middle, Joan of Arcadia, Grounded For Life, and "Greek".^[16] In 2008 appeared in three episodes of the Disney Channel television series Hannah Montana playing the role of a girlfriend to the character Jackson Stewart. Graham has also had notable supporting roles in films such as 17 Again and The Roommate.^[17][18]

In December 2008 Graham began filming Sci-Fi Dance film Boogie Town in Los Angeles, California. Filming on the film was put on hold that same month due to payroll issues with background performers. In April 2009 principal photography was stopped dude to schedule conflicts with some of her cast mates and other projects. The film is set in a futuristic New York City in 2015 where dance battles are permanently banned. Graham plays the role of Ingrid. The film's release date is yet to be determined.

In March 2009 Graham was cast in The CW Supernatural Drama television series The Vampire Diaries based on the book trilogy of the same name The Vampire Diaries. Graham portrays the role of Bonnie Bennett a teenage witch and is considered her breakout role. The series premiered on September 10, 2009 to over 3.60 million viewers and received praise for the series progression from critics. In May 2012 the series was renewed for the shows fourth season. In 2011 Graham won "Scene Stealer Female" at the Teen Choice Awards for her role on the show.^[16]

In August 2010 The Hollywood Reporter announced Graham was cast in the Universal Pictures Dance Drama film Honey 2. The film is a sequel to the 2003 film Honey. The film follows a troubled teenager and aspiring dancer whom joins a dance crew. The film was released theatrically in selected countries for a limited release and went on to make over $8 million worldwide. In June 2011 the film was released Straight-to-DVD in North America to negative reviews from critics though Graham's performance and dancing was praised. That same year Graham starred in another Dance film this time a Kung Fu Dance Action film called Dance Fu in which Graham appeared as the female lead.^[19]

Music[link]

In 2002 she wrote a song entitled "Derailed" which was featured in Jean-Claude Van Damme film of the same name film.^[20] In 2006 Graham pursued a career as a musical artist. Graham found her break in 2007 when she was featured on "The Donque Song" and "I Got It From My Mama" on Grammy Award Winner Rapper will.i.am's third studio album Songs About Girls.^[21] The move saw Graham embark on a world tour with The Black Eyed Peas as a supporting act for the Black Blue & You Tour.

In October 2010 Graham released her debut single "Sassy". A music video premiered that same month but the track failed to chart.^[22][23] She then went on to release covers of artists such as Janet Jackson and Paula Abdul which garnered Graham the attention of Paula who praised her cover.^[24][25] Graham contributed a cover of the Garbage song "Only Happy When It Rains" to The Vampire Diaries soundtrack. The song premiered in December 2010 in an episode of the series titled "The Sacrifice".^[26] In March 2011 Graham released another single titled "I Want It All". The music video premiered in May 2011.

In February 2012 Graham signed a recording contract with A&M Octone Records which was marked as her first major label signing. In March 2012 Graham released her first single "Put Your Graffiti On Me" which premiered on PerezHilton.com which received positive reviews from critics. That same month the official music video premiered and as of May 30, 2012 has reached over 3 million views on YouTube. The song peaked at #45 on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs Chart. On May 29 Graham performed the track on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. This was marked as her first televised musical performance ever. On that same day Graham released her first EP "Against The Wall" which debuted at #54 on the iTunes Music Album Chart.^[27] Graham is currently in the process of recording her debut album.

Influences[link]

Graham cites Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, M.I.A., Madonna, Janet Jackson and Grace Jones as major music influences. In addition, her other music inspirations include Lady Gaga, Radiohead, N.A.S.A., Craig David, N.E.R.D. and Sliimy.^[28][29] Graham cites the work of Missy Elliott, Prince and The Spice Girls as ahead of their time and major influences on her work and aesthetic.^[29] She describes her sound as "vintage 90's with a modern twist".^[30]

Graham's fashion is styled by Brett Alan, and has cited Manish Arora, Raphael Young, Jeremy Scott, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, M.I.A., The Blonds, Lady Gaga and Carri "Cassetteplaya" Mundane as her fashion inspirations.^[31]

Filmography[link]

EP[link]

Singles[link]

Featured Singles[link]

Tour[link]

• The Fantanas (2004–2006)
• The Black Eyed Peas Black Blue & You Tour (2007)
• The Vampire Diaries Tour – Q&A With The Cast (2010)

Awards[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Katerina Graham Official Website
• Katerina Graham at the Internet Movie Database

Candice Accola
Candice Accola at the San Diego Comic-Con International in July 2011.
Born	Candice Accola (1987-05-13) May 13, 1987 (age 25) Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
Occupation	Actress, singer, songwriter
Years active	2007–present
Website
www.twitter.com/candiceaccola

Candice Accola (born May 13, 1987) is an American actress and singer, best known for her role as Caroline Forbes on The Vampire Diaries.

Early Life[link]

Accola was born in Houston, Texas but she grew up in Edgewood and attended Lake Highland Preparatory School.^[1] Her father, Kevin, is a cardiothoracic surgeon^[2] and her mother, Carolyn, was formerly an environmental engineer before becoming a homemaker. Both her parents are active members of the local Republican political party.^[3][4] She has one younger brother.^[1][5]

Personal life[link]

She is, together with her The Vampire Diaries co-stars Michael Trevino and Ian Somerhalder, one of many supporters of the It Gets Better Project, a project that has made it a goal to prevent suicide among LGBT youth,^[6] associated with The Trevor Project.^[7]

Music career[link]

As an accomplished singer and songwriter since the age of 14, Candice Accola achieved success in her music career after being signed to a record deal at the age of 16. Candice Accola's music has garnered international success, and she continues to record and write her own music. Her debut album came out in December 2006 and got great success in Japan.

Filmography[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Candice Accola

• Candice Accola at the Internet Movie Database