Ana Beatriz Barros is new face of Marks & Spencer lingerie

Brazilian beauty Ana Beatriz Barros has been recruited as the new face of Marks & Spencer lingerie.

Barros had featured in Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue six years ago.

"Ana is perfect," The Mirror quoted an insider as saying. "She is sexy and exotic but approachable. We expect her to appeal to men and women alike."

In fact, the company has brought in a fresh team of models for its springtime ad campaign.

It includes X Factor judge Dannii Minogue, singer VW Brown, and TV presenter Lisa Snowdon.