X17 EXCLUSIVE DETAILS - Michael Lohan On Ali's Modeling Career: "She's Been Living In Lindsay's Shadow For Long Enough" - Lindsay Lohan

Posted on Tue Aug 9, 2011 02:40 PM PDT

Ali Lohan is ready to take the modeling world by storm!

Lindsay's 17-year-old sister has been featured in numerous photos for Lilo's 6126 clothing line, however she has now been signed to Next Model Management.

Ali's dad, Michael Lohan, tells X17online exclusively:

"We couldn't be happier for her. I think Ali has been living in Lindsay's shadows for long enough. This is the perfect outlet to showcase her talent. It's been a long time coming. Plus, can you believe it ... she's 5 '10!"

Next Model's Director Alexis Borges released the following statement:

â€œWe are very excited to be working with Ali. We believe she will rock the fashion industry with her modern approach to fashion."

Other models who have been repped by Next Model Management are Molly Sims and Miranda Kerr. Work it, girl!

See more modeling photos of Ali ... after the jump.