BY MIKE OLIVA

NEWJERSEYNEWSROOM.COM

After three years of dating, Miley Cyrus confirmed on Wednesday that she is engaged to Liam Hemsworth, star of “The Hunger Games,” according to CNN.

The couple who met on the set of “The Last Song” in 2009 experienced an on and off relationship for the last 3 years, but look to put that behind them.

“I’m so happy to be engaged and look forward to a life of happiness with Liam,” said Cyrus in an interview with People magazine.

People reported that Miley is busy working on a new album, and Hemsworth is working on a number of films including “Empire State” and “Paranoia.”

The New York Daily News reported family reactions, which were happy.

Miley's father Billy Ray Cyrus took to Twitter and said, "All I ever hoped for as a Daddy was to see my kids reach their dreams. To find happiness...peace of mind ...and someday know... true love."

Hemsworth's family was equally delighted, reported a source to the Daily News.

Various sources are reporting today that the couple plans to wed in summer 2013.