The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) will honour Idris Elba with the LA Britannia Humanitarian Award at the 2013 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards ceremony on Saturday, 9 November.
Idris is being honoured for his work with UK charity, The Prince’s Trust, founded in 1976 by Prince Charles to help disadvantaged youth. Idris received a grant from the Trust when he was 16, it enabled him to attend The National Youth Music Theatre. He credits this opportunity with changing his life. Starting his work with the Trust as an anti-crime ambassador, Elba helped launch Prince’s Trust Undiscovered campaign, aiming to help young people caught in the recession.
BAFTA Los Angeles, Chairman Gary Dartnall said, “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.”
The ceremony, which is presented by BBC America, will be broadcast on Sunday, November 10 at 9 pm. It will also air on Sky Movies in the UK on November 11.
