text: It has a reputation for being one of the sexiest brand's in the world and has helped launched the careers of Miranda Kerr, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Alessandra Ambrosio. So, when a woman is granted Victoria's Secret Angel wings, she's deemed something special and the future begins to look pretty bright. The lingerie giant this week added ten new Angels to its coveted roster and one lucky Brit made the cut. So who is Stella Maxwell and how did she make the transition from diplomat's daughter to one of the world's sexiest women? Scroll down for video . Stella Maxwell, who is Irish but now splits her time between Los Angeles and New York, was this week unveiled as one of ten new Victoria's Secret Angels . Stella, 24, was born to Northern Irish parents Stella Maynes and Maurice Maxwell, who worked as a diplomat. She was born in Belgium and was raised there until she was 13. In one of her many moves, her family relocated to Canberra, Australia, then Wellington, New Zealand thanks to her father's job. The 5ft 9in beauty was discovered at Otago University and started her modelling career. She has since gone on to land coveted campaigns for the likes of ASOS, Alexander McQueen, H&M, River Island and Urban Outfitters, as well as Vogue and ELLE editorials. Stella was born to Irish parents Stella Maynes and Maurice Maxwell, who worked as a diplomat, and has lived all over the world thanks to her father's job . Stella, left, on the pink carpet of the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in December 2014 in London and, right, on the VS runway in the world famous show . Stella was born in Belgium and was raised there until she was 13 before she moved around the world . Speaking to V magazine about her career to date, she said: 'The VS show was such a big show for me and my career. It was really cool to be involved. It's kind of wild to check out the scene. Walking Marc Jacobs was pretty cool, too. And I always love walking for Jeremy Scott.' The young model, who now splits her time between New York and Los Angeles, loves racket sports, hiking and travel. When she isn't keeping fit or modelling, she spends her time hanging out with best friend Barbara Palvin (who was rumoured to be dating One Direction's Niall Horan), and global megastar, Miley Cyrus. Stella and Miley Cyrus, left, travelled to Las Vegas together last month - and Stella documented the trip, which included private planes and pool parties, on her Instagram account . Stella Maxwell walks the runway at the Jeremy Scott fashion show, left, and poses in a shoot for Victoria's Secret behind the scenes, right . Stella, pictured  backstage at the Concept Korea Spring 2011 show, loves racket sports, hiking and travel . The pals travelled to Las Vegas together last month - and Stella documented the trip, which included private planes and pool parties, on her Instagram account. Speaking to V Magazine about the friendship, Stella said: 'We met through mutual friends via Instagram. It's been a trip to hang out and see a little of their world. Felt very organic and right.' Despite her high-profile friendships, the Irish Independent reports that Stella's favourite things are the 'simple' ones in life, such as roadtrips with friends, vintage clothing and playing scrabble on her iPhone. The young model, who has over 500k followers on Instagram, told Vogue: 'Victoria’s Secret - they are a privilege to work for; they appreciate your beauty. I think they are one of the few companies that celebrate the girl for being the girl, they really use you as a brand and show you off. 'Your personality counts for a lot and how you are to work with. Once you get to know them, it gets really comfortable - after all, at the end of the day, you are in your underwear.' The well-connected star is good friends with Blurred Lines model and Gone Girl actress Emily Ratajkowski . The young model told Vogue: 'Victoria's Secret - they are a privilege to work for; they appreciate your beauty. I think they are one of the few companies that celebrate the girl for being the girl'
target: Stella, 24, is Irish and one of ten new Victoria's Secret Angels .
  Her father worked as a diplomat so she travelled all over the world as child .
  Scouted in New Zealand and has starred in major campaigns .
  Recently partied in Las Vegas with Miley Cyrus .