Vogue Williams nominated St Patrick's Day Grand Marshal

Vogue Williams has been announced as this year's National Saint Patrick's Day Parade Grand Marshal.

"Growing up in Dublin, St Patrick's Day has always been a special time for me and leading the parade through the city is something I've always dreamed of," Williams told RTÉ.

The theme for this year's parade is "Roots", which explores the depth, diversity and heritage of Ireland, celebrating both those who have built a life in Ireland and the Irish diaspora, who laid roots abroad.

"I'm delighted with the theme of roots this year, as I will talk up my home country and what I love about being Irish any time I get the chance," said Williams.

"It's going to be such an incredible day of celebration, and I'm really looking forward to sharing it with people from home and from the Irish community around the world."

Williams' career began in 2010, when she appeared in the reality TV series Fade Street.

In 2013, she featured in the Australian version of Dancing with the Stars and Stepping Out. Two years later, she won the first series of Bear Grylls: Mission Survive.

Recently, Williams also participated in the 25th series of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, placing 10th.

Elsewhere, Williams hosts three podcasts, including My Therapist Ghosted Me, which she co-hosts with her close friend and comedian Joanne McNally.

As of late, Williams published her memoir Big Mouth, sharing a bit about her experience of writing it in our Best of Ireland Cover Story.