(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Superman actor Henry Cavill has got engaged to his girlfriend.

The British actor who landed the role of Clark Kent and his alter ego Superman in new movie Superman: Man of Steel surprised showjumper Ellen Whitaker by proposing during a romantic trip to Los Angeles. Ellen has revealed she is thrilled by the impending marriage and cant wait to settle down with the hunk.

I couldnt believe it when he asked me. I thought we were there to celebrate his birthday. It was such a surprise and I am so happy, Ellen wrote on her official website.

Henry, who turns 28 today, stuck with tradition and asked Ellens father for her hand in marriage before he proposed.

The couple met at the 2009 Olympia International Horse Show and have been dating for just over a year.

Ellen, 25, is currently in training to make the British showjumping team for the 20212 Olympic Games in London.

Superman: Man of Steel is due to be released in December 2012 and also stars Amy Adams, Kevin Costner, Diane Lane and Michael Shannon. (C) Cover Media