“Advocacy from UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors helps build momentum to improve the lives of children around the world,” UNICEF Executive Director, Ann M. Veneman said in statement released Monday. “We are proud to have Orlando Bloom as one of the strong voices for vulnerable children.”

The 32-year-old British hunk — best known as a champion of humans, elves, and dwarves as Legolas in the Lord of The Rings trilogy – was revealed as the organization’s newest high-profile ambassador on Monday

Orlando joins a long list of celebrity humanitarians who have worked as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors, including Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman Audrey Hepburn, Shakira, Selena Gomez, David Beckham, Jackie Chan, and Mia Farrow. Orlando has already witnessed UNICEF efforts n Nepal, Russia, and Sarajevo.

“UNICEF doesn’t just deliver humanitarian aid, which is what they are known for all over the world. They also educate and provide tools which help women and children face challenges specific to their own lives,” Orlando says of his new role. “I responded to how UNICEF works as much as I did to the work itself. I look forward to learning more and to supporting UNICEF any way I can.”

The actor, who played blacksmith Will Turner in the Disney saga, has told producers that he is ready to move on from the series after appearing in the first three box office blockbusters.

Speaking to News Of The World, a source said: “Orlando loved the films but thinks it’s time to bow out because they tied up nicely for his character. The producers are okay with that because they want to concentrate on the new adventures of Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow.”

Earlier this year, Keira Knightley announced that she will not be returning to the hit franchise to reprise her role as Elizabeth Swann, insisting her “pirating days are over.”

Orlando Bloom’s Los Angeles home was buglarized overnight.

According to PEOPLE, at least two unidentified culprits broke into the property and looted a number of the actor’s personal belonging before taking off into the night.

Orlando was not home during the incident.

It is an offer many women would find to good to pass up, but the Aussie-born Victoria’s Secret Angel has turned down two marriage proposals from the 32-year-old British star of Pirates of the Caribbean.

“He has told her he wants to marry her and will propose again this summer,” a source close to the couple told The Daily Telegraph over the weekend.

“Orlando discussed marriage with her in New York last year and again in Sydney earlier this year but she kept saying she was too young. If she says no, he ‘s said it will be over.”

Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr – who recently sparked speculation that they are engaged – are reportedly moving in together.

The Pirates of the Caribbean actor and his dimple-cheeked Victoria’s Secret model girlfriend were spotted looking at a $13 million mansion in Malibu last weekend.

“The couple looked so in love and so relaxed,” a source told X17 Online. “They seem so happy together – a perfect match. You could see Miranda getting all dreamy-eyed when they looked at this house. It was beautiful – right on the beach. I could totally see those two settling down and raising a family there.”

Orlando Bloom won’t be walking down the aisle with girlfriend Miranda Kerr, a rep for the star confirmed Sunday.

“These rumors are not true,” the rep said.

Early Sunday, Australian newspaper The Sunday Telegraph reported that the Pirates of the Caribbean actor and the dimpled-cheeked Victoria’s Secret model had gotten engaged and were planning a wedding in the middle of next year.

Actor Orlando Bloom is set to wed Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr, according to reports.

The Pirates of the Caribbean star has been dating Miranda, a dimpled-cheeked Victoria’s Secret supermodel, for more than a year. Now the pair are reportedly making plans to tie the knot.

“They are talking about settling down and getting married in a year. They have had a bit of a crazy year, but they do love each other and she wants to be his wife,” a Star Magazine tattle whispers.

Orlando Bloom has been dumped for an Elvis lookalike. Victoria’s Secret supermodel Miranda Kerr has reportedly called it quits with the British actor and is seeking comfort in her former flame, oil heir Brandon Davis.

Brandon and Miranda have been spotted canoodling at two clubs in New York City in the past week, an In Touch Weekly report claims.

In fact, witnesses spotted the twenty-five year old Australian “making out” with “Greasy Bear” at NYC hotspot 1Oak.

“They didn’t seem to care who saw,” a spy squealed.

While Jennifer Aniston denies rumors of any romantic relationship with actor Orlando Bloom, friends of the thirty-nine year old actress claim not only is the former Friends star dating the Brit, she’s been doing so behind the back of his Victoria’s Secret supermodel GF, Miranda Kerr.

“Orlando is so busted,” an Aniston insider tells Star Magazine. “He thought he could cheat on his girlfriend and not get caught — with Jen of all people. But the news made its way back to Miranda in no time. What was he thinking?”

Jen and Orlando were spied flirting at a recent charity bash held by celebrity hairdresser Ken Paves:

“Jen started following him around, jealously making sure no other woman grabbed too much of his attention,” a spywitness says. “Once Orlando worked out what was going on he started to ferociously hit on Jen. Their chemistry was undeniable.”

“They got very touchy-feely and they didn’t care at all who saw them”