Thaindian News

By Madhuri Dey
Jan 22, (THAINDIAN NEWS) At a time when Hollywood actress Halle Berry seemed busy with settling her legal scores with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry and making a romantic pair with Olivier Martinez, former flame Eric Bennet too wasted no time in searching for a perfect partner. The latest couple to announce the news of their engagement are Eric Benet and Manuela Testolini.

The 44 year old singer recently announced that he is engaged to Manuela Testolini, who by profession is an entrepreneur and is also the founder of a children’s charity named “In A Perfect World”. The singer however has been dating the svelte beauty for the last three years. While Eric Benet called it quits from the “Catwoman” star in 2006, Manuela Testolini too swayed away from her marriage in the same year. Manuela Testolini was formerly married to singer Prince from 2001 to 2006. Eric Benet told the media that he had popped the question of marriage to Manuela Testolini in last November while they had gone out for a romantic dinner. The engagement ring that Eric Benet has presented to Manuela Testolini has been designed by none other than himself!

The singer proposed to her marriage by asking the question through a song “Never Want to Live Without You”, which is from his new album after which he got down on his knees and proclaimed his love for her. According to sources, the couple are at present holidaying in Egypt where they are celebrating the new development in their lives. Although, no date for the wedding day has been fixed but sources close to the couple claim that the couple will tie the knot this summer.