Photos: Idris Elba engages his African queen, Sabrina Dhowre

He claimed marriage was off the cards just six months ago after two divorces. But Idris Elba, 45, had a change of heart as he got engaged to stunning beauty queen girlfriend Sabrina Dhowre, 29, on Friday evening.

The Luther actor popped the question on stage ahead of a screening of his latest film Yardie at Rio cinema. Rio cinema were quick to congratulate Idris and Sabrina on their engagement and the glamorous venue shared the couple's happy news with their Twitter followers.
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When you turn up to watch the #Yardie screening with @Sainou clients @adnanmust_ & @AkinGazi and the director @idriselba steals the show... #marriagepropsal pic.twitter.com/aLYsnMNbzA

— David Marsden-Sainou (@AgentMarsden) February 10, 2018

Former flame: Idris tied the knot with Hanne Norgaard (pictured) in a romantic ceremony but their four-year marriage came to an end in 2003

Exes: Idris found love again with property lawyer Sonya Hamlin (pictured) in 2006 but the ex couple went their separate ways for good shortly after.

Sabrina Dhowre is originally from Somalia, East Africa.