Irish member of boyband 'The Wanted' - Siva Kaneswaran - has signed to a modelling agency to work on world-wide campaigns.

Siva was born in Dublin and started modelling aged 15 with his twin brother Kumar.

The 24-year-old who's of Irish and Sri Lankan descent has signed up with Next Model Management.

The move is set to be documented during the new reality television show of the group 'The Wanted Life' which will air on US channel E! this month.

Siva (centre) with other members of 'The Wanted'

The signing sees him join current Next models Rita Ora, Lana Del Rey and Suki Waterhouse.

Since joining the band in 2010, which has four other members, Siva has enjoyed worldwide success with hit singles including 'Glad You Came' and 'Chasing the Sun'.

Watch their latest music video below: