Candice Swanepoel beat the likes of Scarlett Johansson, Katy Perry to become reach No.1 position in Maxim's 2014 Hot 100 list.
The Victoria's Secret supermodel said in a statement that it's a huge honor to be Maxim's number one, among so many beautiful and talented women, adding that it's great feeling, the Huffington Post reported.
Also included in the list were a bevy of beauties from the Hollywood Jennifer Lawrence and Mila Kunis.
Maxim Creative Director Paul Martinez said that South African beuty was chosen not only because of her beauty, but also because of her catapulting herself into international stardom and building herself a global brand.