Sports Illustrated star Hannah Ferguson shows off her slender curves in lacy lingerie for Triumph... as she admits being a model 'doesn't come easy'

She's making a name for herself as one of the modelling world's most striking new stars.

And Hannah Ferguson, who has been hailed 'the next Kate Upton' has shown off her assets and good looks once again in stunning shots for lingerie brand Triumph.

She was unveiled as the face of the brand back in February, and positively glows in their campaign images in a various array of flattering smalls.

Up-and-comer: Hannah Ferguson looks sensational for lingerie brand Triumph, showing off her model curves and good looks with ease. Hannah wears Body Make up with Magic Wire, £42, and Hipster briefs, £19

However, speaking to MailOnline, the 23-year-old all-American girl - who had aspirations to be a star from the age of 15 - explains that modelling doesn't always come easy to her.

'Be ready to work hard for what you want... It doesn't come easy!' the pretty blonde said, when asked about advice for aspiring young models like herself.

The Texas-born beauty has worked incredibly hard to get to her status, and as well as being the face of the British lingerie icon's Spring/Summer 2015 campaign, she has already appeared in several issues of Sports Illustrated - including their latest Swimsuit Issue - as well as an advertising campaign with Paris Hilton.

All-American: The 23-year-old admits being a model 'doesn't always come easy' but sure makes it look that way as she oozes confidence while wearing the brand's Sculpting Sensation bra, £42, and midi briefs, £25

A natural: As a Sports Illustrated model, she already has a a successful career under her belt, and proves her prowess in the latest shots for Triumph. Hannah wears Amourette 300, £34

And although she admits it's hard work and that she sometimes gets nervous when taking part in a revealing shoot ('coffee and hip-hop music' give her a boost), Hannah claims she does often feel sexy and good in her own skin most of the time.

'I feel sexiest when I'm in tip top shape,' she said. 'Because it doesn't matter what I'm wearing (or not wearing) I just feel great in my own skin.'

Showing off her fantastic willowy figure in items of underwear, such as the brand's popular Amourette bra, she also explained how hard she works to maintain her flawless physique.

Hannah divulged: 'Everybody has different genetics and metabolisms... But I get in shape by running three to four times a week in addition to doing Pilates and yoga.

'I eat lots of fruits and veggies! I'm a huge fan of fish and chicken,' she added.

Thrill-seeker! Hannah recently took a break from her busy schedule on a sun-soaked vacation, and showed off her bikini body on her Instagram page

Lovely breakfast: During her getaway, the super-fit star revealed she broke her diet regime for the day to enjoy cake and coffee for breakfast

She has also revealed how excited she is to be turned into a cartoon for the brand's latest campaign push, encouraging women to 'Find the One', and purchase the correct-sized bra for them.

'Becoming an animated character is so magical,' she said of the Disney-inspired clip. 'You suddenly see yourself in whole new light: expressions and gestures you do without thinking are amplified to make your cartoon character more real. 

'Being animated for Triumph has definitely been a career highlight – the medium really captures, like nothing else, your spirit and the feeling of finding the perfect bra – ”The One”.' 

The star has been pleasing her fans lately, too, sharing pictures on her Instagram page of herself on a recent holiday in an array of tiny bikinis. 

In February, she was unveiled as the face of the company, and wowed with her Scarlett Johansson-esque looks in their official campaign images. 

In the official photo, she wears a Triumph wired bra at £56, and hipster briefs at £37, as well as a pair of sexy stockings and heels, upping the alluring ante even more. 

Stunning arrival: Hannah wowed in the brand new campaign image for lingerie brand Triumph, which saw her wearing a wired bra at £56, and hipster briefs at £37

Speaking to MailOnline at the time, she admitted she's thrilled with her new role, as well as being labelled the 'next Kate Upton', whose career also kicked off after appearing in Sports Illustrated.

'I mean, for me it's really great news,' she admitted, of the constant comparisons.

'I love being a successful model and Kate blew up and was huge; she still is. It's hard for me to believe and take in, but that's how people see me. That's 100 per cent OK with me.'

The statuesque star, who boasts slim and shapely curves on a hard-earned athletic frame, also divulged her fitness and diet regime, something she has to keep on top of now that the work is pouring in. 

Star on the rise: The 23-year-old - pictured at the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue launch party in mid-February - has appeared in the iconic magazine

Comparisons: Hannah has been compared to Sports Illustrated model Kate Upton, who has now become a household name

Natural beauty: Although she's clearly blessed with good looks and a winning physique, Hannah admits that she has to work hard at it, running a lot and not eating ice cream as much as she likes

Clearly naturally blessed with good looks, she also claimed she prefers to go make-up free when she's off duty. 

'I wear so much make-up for work, if I get the chance to, I don’t wear it. I actually have really sensitive skin, so I have to be careful with what I put on my face. I have to tell the make-up artists to wash their brushes. I like to give my skin a break.'

Although she's relatively new to the game, Hannah - who previously worked on a raunchy ad campaign with Paris Hilton for fast food chain Carl's Jr last year ('She's really fun, she's totally normal,' the model insisted when asked about working with the hotel heiress) - has been modelling since she was 19.

'I wanted to be a model since I was 15,' she explained, adding sensibly: 'I didn't start modelling until I had just turned 19. I wanted to wait until I graduated high school.'

And for her, it was all about making it into an issue of Sports Illustrated, which first happened for her in 2014, and again in the new Swimsuit Issue for 2015.

Effortless: Hannah reveals she prefers to go without make-up when she's not working, and she has the good looks to pull it off

'The highlight of my career so far is achieving my goal of being in Sports Illustrated,' she admitted.

'That's the whole reason I wanted to start modelling in the first place. I had a goal and being able to accomplish that and achieve it is huge for me. It's also good for other people to hear and see, and say it's inspiring.'

It has been a learning curve for Hannah, too, who admits it took her a while to warm up to the cameras, especially when recording on film. 

'I have got a lot better, but I used to be really shy and quiet. Doing interviews and talking on video would make me nervous. 

'But for whatever reason doing photo shoots for print, I wasn't really nervous,' she continued, adding that, because modelling is her dream, she doesn't really have a problem with posing in underwear and little else for photo shoots. 

Hannah joined as the face of Triumph as the lingerie company gets set with a brand new campaign and message, encouraging women to 'Find The One', in order for the masses to finally get fitted with the correct bra size.

Find “The One” bra for you at triumph.com/findtheone. Just drop in for a fitting or book an appointment online. #FindTheOne.

With the gang! On her Instagram page, Hannah (second from right) often shares jaw-dropping snaps of herself with her fellow Sports Illustrated colleagues

Big moment: Hannah has been modelling since the age of 19, and admits that her career highlight is appearing in Sports Illustrated, but that she's looking forward to more things to come