The ‘Last Song’ actress – who is engaged to Australian actor Liam Hemsworth – thinks men from the country are particularly masculine and echo her own upbringing in Nashville, Tennessee.

She said: “Australians are way hotter, there’s no competition. I think there’s a masculinity about Australian guys that is probably like growing up in the South, like I did. They are a little bit more respectful I suppose.”

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Miley also gushed about Liam’s willingness to work hard, praising him for being “passionate” about his craft like her father Billy Ray Cyrus is about music.

She added to People.com: “My dad has always been a really hard worker, so I like when men work hard. I think it’s important and I always work really hard, so it’s good to have someone who is passionate about what they do, and wants to be great at what they do.”

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Despite being just 19, insiders close to Miley claim she and 22-year-old Liam are ready for marriage, but do not want to rush.

A source said: “They are both mature and ready for this. Miley is 19 going on 40. Right now they are enjoying being engaged. There is no rush."