Candice Swanepoel

November 21, 20177 yr

She looks amazing. Those legs...always :surrender:

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November 22, 20177 yr

Candice talks about being a mom, Victoria's Secret and brazilian carnival for Quem Magazine

Candice Swanepoel, 29, shone in the Victoria's Secrets Fashion Show in Shanghai, China. The South African top is part of the international underwear brand angels team and is pleased with the recognition she has in Brazil.

Married to the capixaba* [a person born in the Espirito Santo] Hermann Nicoli, she already has two homes in the country: a house in Vitoria, her husband's hometown, and an apartment in São Paulo, a city that brings more convenience to its international flight schedule, since she has several commitments out of the country.

Mother of the little Anacã, 1 year, the model doesn't hide the desire to have more children. "I want a big family", she says.

Mother, model, angel, houses in Brazil and the United States, family in South Africa ... Your routine is agitated, right?
My routine is a little crazy. I try to calm down a little because of my son. We have tried to stay longer in Brazil and I like to avoid the cold. I don't like winter (laughs). In recent weeks, I have stepped up my preparations for the Victoria's Secrets Show in Shanghai, China. During the days when I will stay there, I leave the Anacã with his paternal grandfathers in the Espirito Santo. We have a house in Vitoria, where he will be staying.

Do you like it when you travel with him or do you prefer to spare him?
He likes it, but it's a bit complicated to travel with a child. It was easier when he was a little baby. He was on his chest and ready (laughs). Now he wants to play, to ride the plane. Gets complicated.

You have an apartment in São Paulo. Why did you decide to have a property in the city?
As I will stay longer in Brazil, São Paulo is much more practical. It has a greater facility for flights, I can organize my trips out.

You spend a lot of time in Brazil. Do you also often go to South Africa, where you were born, often?
No, it's a lower frequency. I go once a year to my country. My parents moved from where I grew up. So their house is no longer where I was born, you know. Brazil has turned my house around.

What do you like to do when you are in Brazil?
Everything! I like to visit the most remote places, in contact with nature, be it beach or mountain. São Paulo is urban, but has beaches nearby. I like to go out to eat in São Paulo.

What are your favorite Brazilian dishes?
There is so much dish that I like ... To tell you the truth, when I'm away, what I miss is that big dish, with rice, beans ... Pretty traditional. I also love barbecue.

Your Portuguese is very good, fluent. How did your affinity with Brazil arise? It came for Hermann?
At first, yes. I think love has grown because I have always been received with love in Brazil. There are countries that like to spread gossip, Brazil always talks about me with respect, affection ... I like Brazil and I like who likes Brazil.

How is the preparation for Victorias's Secrets Fashion Show? Is it too strict?
Not for me. I stare with tranquility. A good workout mix is important. I usually do dance and yoga classes when I'm in New York. I'm not much of going to the gym. When two weeks are up for the show, I get intensified, I do bodybuilding. I usually exercise for half an hour, 40 minutes a day and that's fine. In Vitória, I like to run on the beach. With my son, there isn't much time left for this.

You are very good mother. Ever wanted to be a mother?
That desire hadn't always [exist], no. At one point in my life, the it came and I'm loving being a mother. I love dedicating myself to motherhood after so much time focused on my career.

Do you want to have more children?
Yes. I want a big family, let's see with the time.

When were you in Brazil for the first time?
The first time I came to Brazil I was 17 years old. In my life, the place where I spent most vacation was Brazil. In my childhood memories, of course, I remember the farm in South Africa. After I came away modeling and traveling the world, Brazil became my safe haven. I always spend New Year's Eve in Brazil. I still don't know the destination this year, but I like Bahia, especially the beaches of the north coast there.

We have already seen you walking in underwear and we know of your connection with the country. When will we see you walk at Carnival? Dou you want it?
My dream! Only I would have to do many samba [a type of music/dance] classes. When I decide to do something, I want to do it well. I don't want to just stay like this [raises his fingers, indicating a gringo (This is how we call people who aren't Brazilian) in the samba]. I'm going to call Sabrina Sato to give me some lessons. I think the Carnival is beautiful here.

- Source: http://revistaquem.globo.com/Entrevista/noticia/2017/11/candice-swanepoel-revela-vontade-de-desfilar-no-carnaval-meu-sonho.html

Sorry for any mistakes. :heart:

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November 22, 20177 yr

I wonder why she rarely goes back to South Africa, even if her parents sold her the house she grew up in. That wouldn't really be a reason for me not to go tbh...

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November 22, 20177 yr

Sure, she dances samba marvelously with that art and that great body, dance she has in her genes.

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November 22, 20177 yr

6 minutes ago, *Luna* said:

I wonder why she rarely goes back to South Africa, even if her parents sold her the house she grew up in. That wouldn't really be a reason for me not to go tbh...

Her fathers live now in Capetown.

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