1:38pm UK, Monday December 22, 2003

Leonardo DiCaprio is reportedly getting married to his model girlfriend Gisele Bundchen next year.

According to friends of the couple, the 28-year-old actor popped the question over the summer with a £120,000 ring.

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Tying the knot: Leo and Gisele

But 22-year-old Brazilian beauty Bundchen kept him sweating and only accepted a few weeks ago.

Teen Hollywood quoted a friend as saying: "Women in Brazil like to keep their guys waiting before finally accepting a wedding proposal.

"But Gisele really put Leo through the emotional mincer."

The ceremony is expected to take place either in America or Brazil - but details will be kept fiercely secret.