Javier Bardem's Penelope proposal

28-07-2008This Month 28th Jul 15:00

Javier Bardem is set to propose to Penelope Cruz.The Oscar-winning actor - who began dating Penelope when they worked together on Woody Allen movie 'Vicky Christina Barcelona' - is planning to pop the question during the couple's holiday next month.A source close to the couple told Britain's Daily Mail newspaper: "Both Penelope and Javier are very excited about their future together. It has been rumoured that Javier has already proposed - but he hasn't asked Penelope to marry him yet." 'Volver' star Penelope, 34, is reportedly planning to move to England with 39-year-old Javier in September to work on her next film 'Nine'.Earlier this year, Penelope claimed she wasn't interested in marriage because she didn't see its relevance in modern society.She said: "I don't know if I believe in marriage. I believe in family, in love, in children. It depends on the situation, but nowadays I am not sure what marriage is for."Although Penelope and Javier have only been together for a short time, they have known each other for 16 years.