The Miley Cryrus wax figure at Madame Tussauds in Washington D.C will be available for view until Feb 1st.

Miley Cyrus is enjoying the "challenges" of being an actress.

The 'Hannah Montana' star - who celebrated her 16th birthday yesterday (11/23/08) - has grown up in the media spotlight because of her father, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, but admits she has only recently realised the intensity of Hollywood.

She said: "Being famous is what I've grown up with - being around my father who's gone through the same thing. But when you have it happen to yourself, it's finally like, 'Oh, my gosh. Now I really understand what this is business is all about.'

"It's like the biggest blessing ever because it's so much fun. But it's not only about the perks, it's about the challenges. I just love the challenges."

Miley - who voices a character in new animated movie 'Bolt' - also revealed she enjoys spending private time with her friends and family.

'Hannah Montana' star - who reportedly earned $18.2 million last year - is
treating herself to a “fully loaded” white convertible Mercedes Benz for her 16th birthday on November 23.

A source said: "Miley wanted special options like parking assist and a
cream-colored leather interior, so she ordered the car early. She is
telling everyone that she hopes to get a car when she turns 16, so when it
comes, she can say it was a surprise from her parents."

Miley - the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus - recently revealed
she wanted a “bad” car to celebrate turning 16.

She said: "I definitely want to get something bad on the road, big enough
for all my friends and to scare all the cars away from me. I'm a good driver
but it's everyone else that I'm worried about!"

Miley is set to celebrate her birthday at Disneyland, California, and is