The British Academy of Film and Television
Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) has announced that Idris Elba will be
honored with the BAFTA LA Britannia Humanitarian Award at the 2013 ceremony
taking place on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
Elba is the star of TV's "Luther,"
and the films "Pacific Rim" and "Mandela: Long Walk to
Freedom." His charitable work off-set includes his involvement with the
Prince's Trust, Staying Alive Foundation and supporting causes related to AIDS
and HIV, at-risk/disadvantage youths, children, health and education.
"Idris Elba has used his success in film
and television to turn the spotlight towards a very deserving cause. His work
with the Prince's Trust for disadvantaged youth is highly commendable and in
complete accord with BAFTA Los Angeles' own work in the inner city," Gary
Dartnall, chairman of BAFTA Los Angeles, said in a statement.
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