‘Gimme Shelter’ Premieres Jan. 24 and Features Mandatory Model Candace Smith

If you are one of the faithful Mandatory fans who receives our weekly newsletter, then you’ve probably seen the lovely Candace Smith wearing our T-shirts (to promote our awesome shop). Or perhaps you have seen on

e of her sexy exclusive photo shoots on our site. Either way, we’re proud to inform you that starting tomorrow, our friend Candace can be seen on the big screen in the highly anticipated drama “Gimme Shelter.”

“Gimme Shelter” is based on an inspiring true story, which centers on the courageous story of “Apple” Bailey (played by Vanessa Hudgens) on her incredible path to motherhood as a pregnant, homeless teenager after she is forced to flee her abusive mother (played by Rosario Dawson). In the depths of despair, she meets a compassionate stranger (played by James Earl Jones) who ultimately leads her to salvation and unprecedented support in a suburban shelter for homeless teenagers.

Until recently, Candace Smith was mostly known as an established model, comedic actress and Miss Ohio USA. She was last seen on the big screen opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena as a distraught mother in David Ayer’s film “End of Watch.” In “Gimme Shelter,” Candace plays Marie Abeanni, a social worker of African descent. Writer and director Ron Krauss speaks highly of Candace, stating, “She has a tremendous amount of drive, dedication and commitment as an actor to a character that gives you a transparent quality to blend in as the character. I noticed it in her work in ‘End of Watch’ and even more so as Marie Abeanni in ‘Gimme Shelter.’ Others will recognize this quality in her as well, as soon as they figure out it is Candace.”

On working with Rosario Dawson and Vanessa Hudgens, Candace had this to say: “It was truly an honor to work with such accomplished actresses in a highly emotional and intense scene. To witness their transformation and how they immersed themselves into these characters was a once in a lifetime experience.”

For more information, check out gimmeshelterthemovie.com and Candace Smith’s official site.

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