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The New Zealand Herald
The New Zealand Herald
Lifestyle

My life as Candyman Travers Beynon's daughter

She's 16 years old and an aspiring model who lives the life of luxury.

But the daughter of tobacco tycoon Travers 'The Candyman' Beynon insists she's a humble teenager who has to work as hard as everyone else.

Despite her lavish upbringing, Lucciana Beynon just wants to be treated like everyone else.

The 16-year-old revealed she even worked for McDonald's last year taking orders and cooking fries.

In an interview with the Gold Coast Bulletin, the teenager defended herself against critics that she gets pampered by her multi-millionaire father.

"Sometimes it's really annoying when people assume what I'm like. I've heard the term 'rich b****'.

"They think I get whatever I want... But it's not something I take for granted.

"I think the luxury lifestyle he lives makes me even more driven to succeed because I want to live like he does."

The 16-year-old girl said her father's lavish lifestyle has certainly inspired her to succeed, especially in the modelling industry. Photo / Traversbeyonofficial
The 16-year-old girl said her father's lavish lifestyle has certainly inspired her to succeed, especially in the modelling industry. Photo / Traversbeyonofficial

Her father rose to fame as an AFL player before he was spotted by a Melbourne model scout and thrust into the modeling world.

He was a model for Levi Jeans, Moschino, Velentino, Canali, Paul SMith, Calvin Klein as well as Myers and Vodka Cruisers.

Despite critics shooting her down, Lucciana is hopeful she can follow in her father's footsteps and try her hand at modelling before focusing on running the family business with her dad.

"Once my time is up, because you know modelling doesn't last forever, I'll get involved in the family business and invest in property," she said.

Despite a number of crude comments her father is supportive of her career move, saying it's "great my kids are setting high goals".

He has been working closely to help kick-start his daughter's career after a trip to the US to begin building her portfolio.

Speaking to Daily Mail Australia, Lucciana says she's got what it takes to become as successful as her father.

"I will work as hard as it takes to become a top model. He is not a normal Dad, he is a cool Dad, different and that's why he is the best father, and I love him.

"I'm really proud of him. I'm privileged to have such a cool Dad."

The multimillionaire tobacco retail tycoon recently made headlines after his extravagant parties held at his Candy Shop Mansion emerged on social media.

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