Candice Hillebrand (also known as Candîce) (born 19 January 1977 in

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, South Africa) is a South African-born actress and singer-songwriter. She has also worked as a presenter and model. She is known for playing

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in the 2009 ''

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'' live-action movie, based on the popular video game series, ''

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Career

Hillebrand's on-screen career started early in life by hosting South African children's television channel, KTV, at the age of 6. Hillebrand went on to appear in numerous commercials and has acted in both TV and film. In 2002, she signed with Musketeer Records and released her debut album, '' Chasing Your Tomorrows'' in 2003. She has also appeared in ''

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'' magazine. In 2008, Hillebrand was offered the role of

, a character in the

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of the popular video game series, ''

''.

Discography

Albums

* '' Chasing Your Tomorrows'' – (2003)

Singles

* "Hello" – (2002)

Filmography

* ''

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'' – Tracey Andrews (1988) * ''Accidents'' – Rebecca Powers (1988) * ''Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright'' (1989) * ''

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'' – Deanna (1998) * ''

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'' – Kari (1999) * ''Falling Rocks'' (2000) * ''Othello: A South African Tale'' – Desdemona (2004) * '' A Case of Murder'' – Colleen Norkem (2004) * ''

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'' – Ingrid (2005) * ''

'' –

(2009) * ''

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