Marina told her followers, "Thank you to everyone who voted me into BBC Sound of 2010. Am thrilled."
When we asked what she was hoping for from the award, she said, "I hope to be No.1 in Wales' Sexiest Women next year. That is all."
The list is designed to highlight the most exciting musical talent for the coming year and the artists have been picked by 165 UK-based tastemakers.
They each named their favourite three new acts and those with the most votes were put on the list. The top five and winner will be unveiled in January.
