Gigi Hadid cast as newest Victoria's Secret Angel

Gigi Hadid has been given her wings as the newest Victoria's Secret Angel.

The model announced the news on Instagram.

"Couldn't keep back my tears!!!! Anyone that grew up with me knows that getting this show has been a dream of mine forever!," she wrote.

"One of the happiest moments of my life."

Hadid auditioned for the chance to walk the runway last year but failed.

This year, she will don her wings and join the likes of Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio at the 2015 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show which airs on December 8 at 10 pm EST on CBS.

Musical acts include Rihanna, Selena Gomez, and musical guest The Weeknd, who is dating Gigi's sister, Bella.