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Hilary Swank announces engagement to former tennis pro

The Associated Press Published Wednesday, March 23, 2016 7:20AM EDT

In this Feb. 28, 2016 file photo, actress Hilary Swank, left, and Ruben Torres attend the Vanity Fair Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

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LOS ANGELES - Hilary Swank has announced she is engaged to former tennis pro Ruben Torres.

The two-time Oscar winner on Tuesday announced her engagement on the social media site Instagram. Swank wrote that Torres proposed while on a hike, and she posted a photo the couple hugging and smiling.

Swank won best actress Academy Awards for "Boys Don't Cry" and "Million Dollar Baby." The 41-year-old actress was previously married to actor Chad Lowe.

The Colombian-born Torres attended the University of Southern California and played his last professional tennis match in 2008.

Went on a hike and this happened! I am so happy to share with you all this exciting and incredible news... the engagement to my dear Ruben!!! #Engaged ��

A photo posted by Hilary Swank (@hilaryswank) on Mar 22, 2016 at 12:34pm PDT