Melancholy pop sensation Lana Del Rey has been named International Breakthrough at the 2012 BRIT Awards.

The 'Video Games' star, who boasts the biggest selling album so far in 2012, continues her success-streak with a win after her first ever BRIT Awards nomination. Her debut album 'Born To Die' topped the album charts when it was released in February.

Lana Del Rey wins the award ahead of rival nominees, Aloe Blacc, Bon Iver, Foster The People and Nicki Minaj.