Idris Elba named has the title of the sexiest man alive in 2018

People magazine named Idris Elba "the sexiest man alive" in 2018, and the British actor said the prize gave him a boost of self-confidence.

The title given by People magazine year after year, this time crowned the 46-year-old actor, Idris Elba, as the sexiest man in 2018. This appointment was born in 1985 as a special edition of the magazine, it should be remembered that the first in having this title was a young Mel Gibson.

The parameters for this election have changed and now it is not enough to have a good body or a perfect smile, in more current times this choice focuses on finding a rising star that proves to be a good person in society. Elba, who starred in the series "The Wire" and "Luther", was surprised to be crowned winner this year, according to the publication.

"I was like, 'Come on, it cannot be. Really? '" The actor told the magazine. “I looked in the mirror. I said, 'Yes, today you're a little sexy'. But to be honest, it was just a nice feeling. It was a pleasant surprise and an impulse for the ego, no doubt. "

Elba also played a leading role in the franchise "Thor" for Marvel and portrayed Nelson Mandela in the movie "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom". In addition to acting, Elba, 46, acts under the pseudonym DJ Big Driis, has his own clothing line and plans his wedding with his fiancée, Sabrina Dhowre.

The actor has a 16- year-old daughter, Isan, and a 4-year-old son, Winston, from previous relationships. In her interview with People, Elba spoke of her childhood as the only child of African migrants in East London. The actor said that his parents were strict and that in his school, which only boys attended, they got involved with him despite practicing a wide variety of sports such as football, basketball, cricket, hockey, and rugby.

The British actor showed his surprise through his Twitter account for having received this distinction: “Who would have imagined it?” He asked himself, and thanked the publication and the fans for voting him as the " Sexiest man alive ". 2018.”

But he also pointed out that what is "even more important" is voting in the mid-term elections, in which the US It renews the entire House of Representatives and a third of the Senate and is considered a referendum on the management of President Donald Trump.

“Your vote can make a difference!” Says the actor, addressing his fans.

Elba, 46, is the third Englishman to receive recognition from People after the actor Jude Law obtained it in 2004 and the footballer David Beckham in 2015. The actor has a 16-year-old daughter, Isan, and a 4-year-old son, Winston, from previous relationships.

In his interview with People, Elba spoke of her childhood as the only child of African migrants in East London. The actor said that his parents were strict and that in his school, which only boys attended, they got involved with him despite practicing a wide variety of sports such as football, basketball, cricket, hockey, and rugby. After two divorces, Idris Elba, who is the father of two children aged 16 and 4, will marry again the model Sabrina Shower, 29, with whom he committed last February.

Elba takes over from the country star Blake Shelton in a list that is also Dwayne Johnson, David Beckham, Chris Hemsworth, Adam Levine or Channing Tatum, among others.