[107], Elba was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 New Year Honours for services to drama. Idris Elba and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, hosted the star-studded GQ Men of the Year Awards. Karwai Tang/WireImage. Trevante Rhodes, [62] Elba performed at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2019. Simon's generous and thoughtful email reply seemed too . Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom / Thor: The Dark World. [33] Filming took place in Puerto Rico and the movie was released in April 2010. Elba got his major break starring as crime boss "Stringer" Bell on several seasons of the highly acclaimed drama The Wire. L-R: David Dastmalchian, Margot Robbie and Idris Elba | Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Comics Dastmalchian spoke with Showbiz Cheat Sheet by Zoom on July 18 about his role in The Suicide Squad . Today, one of the summer's most anticipated IDs is finally getting an official release, "It's Ours," by the collaborative efforts of the immutable Idris Elba, ARTBAT, and David Guetta. In October 2020, he joined the regular cast of season three of Star Trek: Discovery.read more See All PhotosEdit Profile Category: edit Actor/Actress [91] Elba began a relationship with Somali-Canadian model Sabrina Dhowre in early 2017. [21] He appeared as Charlie Gotso on The No. Listen to it below. Sections of this page. [6], Apart from acting, Elba performs as a DJ under the moniker DJ Big Driis or Idris and as an R&B singer. It's Ours - Short Mix. Friday, October 14, 2022 - 14:12. Elba married model Sabrina Dhowre in April 2019. In the summer of 2013, Elba was seen as Stacker Pentecost in Guillermo del Toro's robotics-and-monsters flick Pacific Rim. [28] In 2009, he starred in the horror film The Unborn and in Obsessed, a thriller that had him cast opposite Beyonc. I suppose in auditions I had to navigate my way through. [110] In the 2020 and 2021 editions of the Powerlist, he was listed in the top 100 most influential people in the UK of African/African-Caribbean descent. David Ajala is of Nigerian Yoruba descent. [108][109] In 2017, he won the male title for the "Rear of the Year" award in Britain. [41] He reprised his role as Heimdall in Thor: The Dark World in 2013. [19] He was worked in nightclubs under the DJ nickname "Big Driis" during his adolescence, but began auditioning for television roles in his early twenties. I was the tall, silent, quiet type. On June 12, 2021, he made his world . In January 2014, he confirmed that he would be starring in a film adaptation of Luther. [10], Idrissa Akuna Elba was born on 6 September 1972[11] in the London Borough of Hackney,[12] to Winston Elba, a Sierra Leonean Creole man who worked at the Ford Dagenham plant, and Eve, a Ghanaian woman. David Ajala is an English actor known for portraying Ivory in Fast & Furious 6 . Featured Image by Gage Skidmore / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0. Additionally, he has been cast in other shows like Death in Paradise,Black Mirror, Silent Witness, Misfits, The Revenge Files of Alistair Fury, Doctor Who, TheBill,Coming Up, Monroe,Law & Order: UK,Hooten & the Lady, andUrban Myths. [5] He appeared on Showtime's The Big C in 2010. They haven't delivered it yet.". [54] He released his EP High Class Problems Vol. Email or phone: . In 2019, he launched the Netflix series Turn Up Charlie, in which he plays a DJ, before returning to villainous roles for both the action-packed Hobbs & Shaw and the big-screen adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Cats. Here are a few more to browse. I'm the First Idris'. Luther reminded me I didn't have to be. Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow, 1 Ladies Detective Agency. Jump to. In September 2009, he signed a deal to star as the lead role on the six-part BBC television series Luther, which aired in May 2010. [45] In 2022, Elba was the voice of Knuckles in the film Sonic the Hedgehog 2, a sequel to the film Sonic the Hedgehog which is itself based on the franchise of the same name. Since then, he has accumulated a multitude of credits, including The Dark Knight , Fast & Furious 6 and more recently Jupiter Asending, alongside Channing Tatum. [13] His parents were married in Sierra Leone and later moved to London. What do you think? The British actor, who played business-savvy Stringer Bell in the. In 1988 after graduating from school, Elba won a place in the National Youth Music Theatre after receiving a 1,500 Prince Trust grant. To support himself between acting roles, he worked in jobs such as tyre-fitting, cold call advertising sales, and working night shifts at Ford Dagenham. He has been suggested by fans for 115 roles on myCast, including Sanya in The Dresden Files. During a busy 2016, Elba appeared in A Hundred Streets, Bastille Day and Star Trek Beyond. Elba appeared on the 2007 BET special Black Men: The Truth. I was on my way over to set to tell you.". 0:00. His best known roles are as drug baron Russell "Stringer" Bell on the HBO series The Wire (2002), as DCI John Luther on the BBC One series Luther (2010), and as Heimdall in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Idrissa Akuna Elba was born on September 6, 1972, in the Hackney section of East London, England. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker. Out Now on UPPERGROUND. "It means something specific to myself and . and The Dark Knight. Watch the visualizer for 'Long Tailed Winter Bird' (@IdrisElba Remix)' on @YouTube here: PaulMcCartney.lnk.to/IdrisElbaVisTP", "Idris Elba's new Sky advert: why can't he wink? For Luther, he received four nominations each for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor, winning one of the former. Jeff Spicer / Getty Images While Idris was working on the 2007 flick, he had to film a scene where he was shot in the head by Denzel . [52] He announced the release of his first single "Please Be True. [57] In May, Elba featured on Mr Hudson's single "Step Into the Shadows". He joined the cast of the soap opera Family Affairs[11] and went on to appear on the television serial Ultraviolet and later on Dangerfield. And we're not talking about being jealous of his wife, Sabrina. Sun media critic David Zurawik emailed "Wire" creator David Simon seeking an assessment from him of Idris Elba for a feature story on Elba. Idris Elba has been working with The Prince's Trust for decades Credit: The Prince's Trust. These two really make that whole "don't get jealous of other people's relationships" thing a challenge. Idris and Sabrina gave us #couplegoals at the Burberry London Fashion Week Show. David Ellis @ dvh_ellis 15 September 2021 I dris Elba is behind a new restaurant and bar set to open next month close to King's Cross. And thank goodness for that! February 9, 2023 8:03 AM EST I dris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre Elba are, by definition, a power couple. "One of the other guys showed me his.". ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba It's Ours - Short Mix. Elba also continued his TV work over the years with series like The Office, The Big C and The No. BET Award for Best Actor. Facebook. Biography On stage Ajala has performed in Nation, A Midsummer Night's Dream with the Royal Shakespeare Company, Hamlet, and as Jim Brown in the European premiere of Kemp Powers' One Night in Miami . He provides voice acting and his likeness to the character. After seeing an advertisement for a play in it; he auditioned and subsequently met his first agent while performing in the role. The following year, Elba portrayed Roland Deschain/The Gunslinger in The Dark Tower, based on Stephen King's series, and co-starred with Kate Winslet in the survival tale The Mountain Between Us. He also provided voice work for the features Zootopia, The Jungle Book and Finding Dory. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. Idris Elba is in final negotiations to play the main villain in "Hobbs and Shaw," the "Fast and Furious" spinoff starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. The actors were on Queen Elizabeth II's New Year's Honors list and received OBEs for their services on the big screen. [76], Elba hosted The Best FIFA Football Awards 2017 at the London Palladium on 23 October 2017. Harewood, best known for his roles in Homeland, Blood Diamond and The Night . (LogOut/ [citation needed], In September 2018, he was one of 50 people named for "making London awesome" and helping to shape London's cultural landscape, as part of Time Out magazine's 50th anniversary. Ajala has appeared as Keith in the BBC Radio 4 dramas Burned To Nothing (2011) and Felix in The Price of Oil: Someone's Making A Killing In Nigeria both by Rex Obano. Latest Update 2023, Doctor Stranger in the multiverse of madness, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (2009), Celebrities Face Claims Sorted by Heritage. [24] However in February 2011, he was replaced by Tyler Perry. [34] Elba appeared in the thriller Takers (2010). It means something specific to myself and I just get on with it. Idris Elba, Lil Tjay, Davido, Koffee & Moelogo: Vroom. David Ajala is a British actor, theatre artist, voice actor, and producer who is known for playing television roles like Manchester Black in the superhero series Supergirl, Cleveland Book Booker in the action-adventure drama series Star Trek: Discovery,Sean Campbell in the sports drama seriesDream Team, Burton in the supernatural drama series Falling Water, Flipside in the sitcom Trexx and Flipside, Will Van Renseller in the ABC psychological medical drama series Black Box, Rate in the epic fantasy drama seriesBeowulf: Return to the Shieldlands, and Roy Eris in the horror science fiction seriesNightflyers. [11], Elba briefly attended Barking and Dagenham College,[17] leaving school in 1988 and winning a place in the National Youth Music Theatre after a 1,500 Prince's Trust grant. 2014. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, filmed in Botswana. In 1997 he starred in the first two episodes of series 2 Blood, Sweat and Tears in Silent Witness. [83] In January 2021, it was reported that the companies of Elba and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre, would be developing an Afrofuturist adult animated, and sci-fi, series, tentatively titled Dantai, for Crunchyroll, which would be about a time when biotech has "created an ever-widening gap between the haves and have-nots. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Add to list Elba has created a collaboration with British fashion label Superdry, which launched at the end of November 2015. He made his directorial debut in 2018 with an adaptation of the 1992 novel Yardie by Victor Headley. and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Among his high-profile DJ gigs, Elba handled the music at the May 2018 royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and spun a set at Coachella 2019. Dark Brown. [22] Elba appeared in a six-episode story arc later in the 2009 season as well as the season finale. He [Rate] is a wonderful character, he told the publication. Melodic techno, house, future rave or EDM, this record is for the party people, the electronic music lovers.Its yours, its mine, its ours. His character, Cleveland Booker, encounters Burnham when she first arrives in the 32nd century and becomes both partner . By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba. The actor is dad to son Winston and daughter Isan. Other parts followed, though Elba later lamented that he was continuing to get lots of offers for gangster roles during this time. An avid rally fan, he competed in the Irish Tarmac Rally Championship as well as starred in the miniseries, where he races a rally car with help from Ari Vatanen. Latest Update 2023. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Both. The 2017 docu-series Idris Elba: Fighter chronicled his journey to taking on a professional fighter in the ring. Elba, who frequently projects toughness or villainy on-screen, gets to be fish-out-of-water funny with bouts of melancholy. Im from Hackney, whatever that may mean for some people, he told The British Blacklist on his east London roots. Elba was raised in East Ham, a suburb of London. 6m Followers, 645 Following, 200 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Idris Elba (@idriselba) Idris Elba and David Farber set to open The Porte Noire Bar and Shop September 26, 2021 Actor, producer and DJ, Idris Elba, and founder of Connaught Wine Cellars, David Farber, have announced the launch of their first bar and shop from the wine and Champagne brand Porte Noire. In contrast, David Ajala was a new face on Star Trek: Discovery Season 3. "Brother, you . "[72], In October 2014, Elba presented the series Journey Dot Africa with Idris Elba on BBC Radio 2, exploring all types of African music. Actor Idris Elba starred in British productions before making his way to the United States, earning attention for playing a crime boss in The Wire. Listen to It's Ours by ARTBAT, David Guetta, Idris Elba. The main feature of this week's episode of The Ready Room hosted by Wil Wheaton is an interview with David Ajala, talking about the season premiere and his character of Cleveland "Book" Booker,. Its just the way that Ive learnt, it teaches me how to help someone else out, how to be good to people. [64] Elba also appears in the "Boasty" music video, delivering his verse in a mansion that includes a film set. Name: Idris Elba Birth Year: 1972 Birth date: September 6, 1972 Birth City: London, England Birth Country: United Kingdom Gender: Male Best Known For: Idris Elba is an award-winning British. In August 2010, Elba signed up to portray the title character in a reboot of James Patterson's Alex Cross film franchise. [65] In 2019, Elba appears on Taylor Swift's song "London Boy" from her seventh studio album Lover. See Profile add character image Fan Casting David Ajala as James Bond in James Bond (007) film Do you agree? In March 2020, Elba was among the first public figures to announce that he had tested positive for the coronavirus. "So, I'm out of work.". Elba played meticulous druglord Stringer Bell on the hugely . (He lost the Globe to Matthew McConaughey, who won for his lead role in 2013's Dallas Buyers Club.). In 1986 he began to help in his uncle's disk jockey (DJ) business, but within a year Elba started his own DJ company. It's always a highlight to hear unreleased music in a DJ set. Imagine a lazy Saturday on the couch with PEOPLE's 2018 Sexiest Man Alive. "" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. And it doesn't take a detective to figure out that he always looked amazing while doing it. [3] An alumnus of the National Youth Theatre in London, he is known for roles including Stringer Bell in the HBO series The Wire (20022004), DCI John Luther in the BBC One series Luther (20102019), and Nelson Mandela in the biographical film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). He co-produced and performed on the intro to Jay-Z's album American Gangster (2007). In 2016, he had several voice roles: the cape buffalo chief of police, Chief Bogo, in Disney's Zootopia, alongside Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman; villainous tiger Shere Khan in The Jungle Book (2016), a live-action adaptation of the animated 1967 film of the same name, directed by Jon Favreau; and sea lion Fluke in Pixar's Finding Dory, alongside Ellen DeGeneres and Albert Brooks, both reprising their roles from Finding Nemo (2003). He is known for his roles as Manchester Black in Supergirl (2018-2019), Captain Roy Eris in Nightflyers (2018), and Cleveland "Book" Booker in Sta. In film, his first part was in Kidulthood, and he also appears in the sequels, Adulthood and Brotherhood; he has also appeared in The Dark Knight and in major roles in Starred Up and the 2016 Seekers. All Rights Reserved. Elba most recently joined the cast of Suicide Squad, bringing his charm to the crew. Singing's something that I love to do, but it's not something that I pursue as a career. I find a way. has been suggested by fans for 131 roles on myCast, including Sanya in The Dresden Files. [44] In 2021, Elba portrayed mercenary Robert "Milton" DuBois / Bloodsport in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad. [71] Elba also collaborated with Paul McCartney on a remix of McCartney's song "Long Tailed Winter Bird. "Deadpool 2" director David . We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. However someone expects a Christian to be or not be, I cannot have control over that. [92] They became engaged on 10 February 2018, during a screening of his film Yardie at an East London cinema. Gemini. [98], The Prince's Trust, a UK youth charity founded by Prince Charles in 1976, which Elba credits with helping begin his career, appointed him as their anti-crime ambassador in April 2009. Further, his mother and father are also actors by profession. His father was from Sierra Leone and his mother was from Ghana. March 2 at 3:20 AM. [81] Elba and Kwei-Armah both published rebuttals of the writers' account of what happened on Twitter. 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Sting Ray. 1 in the United Kingdom in February 2010, for which he has won many prizes including a Billboard Music Awards nomination. The 49-year-old actor, who since he was 19 has also DJed. HE'S FROM the same neck of the woods as Hollywood star Idris Elba so it's no surprise David Ajala has begun clocking up as many film credits. Similar actors include Star Trek: Discovery star David Ajala breaks down Booker's Season 4 journey after the premiere left his home world in shambles and introduced audiences to a terrifying new enemy. He was previously married to makeup artist Hanne "Kim" Nrgaard, with whom he shares a daughter Isan, and real estate lawyer Sonya Nicole Hamlin. An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. [95][96] He is an avid Arsenal supporter. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. [40] He joined the cast of the film Pacific Rim (2013) in the role of Stacker Pentecost. [100][101], On 16 March 2020, Elba said he and his wife had tested positive for COVID-19 amidst the pandemic. Sabrina and Anne-Marie showed up wearing similar black leopard print ensemble dresses with side slits. He said, 'Change is coming but it's taking its sweet time', He spoke about the lack of diversity regarding race, gender, and sexuality. [68] Elba was credited as creative director of the video, and is being credited as an executive producer of Emanuel's forthcoming full-length debut album. An only child, Idrissa Akuna Elba was born and raised in London, England. The following year he played a military commandant on the acclaimed drama Beasts of No Nation and continued his starring role on Luther, earning Golden Globe nominations for both. British actor David Harewood has expressed his frustration with being mistaken for fellow British actor Idris Elba. The Avengers has 15 roles, including David Ajala is a British actor, theatre artist, voice actor, and producer who is known for playing television roles like Manchester Black in the superhero series Supergirl, Cleveland "Book" Booker in the action-adventure drama series Star Trek: Discovery . In July 2018, he launched his record label, 7Wallace Music. [Luther]'s an old-school detective. Idris Elba - It's Ours (Music Video Short Version) David Guetta 25M subscribers Subscribe 11K 243K views 3 months ago Subscribe to be notified for new videos . The Wire creator David Simon has claimed that Idris Elba "was not happy" when he learned he was being written out of the series. And they also made us blush at a 2017 Christmas party. He is known for his roles as Manchester Black in Supergirl (20182019), Captain Roy Eris in Nightflyers (2018), and Cleveland "Book" Booker in Star Trek: Discovery (2020present). Marvel Universe The Wire DC Extended Universe Star Trek Films. Assemble your dream cast! The intro of the song samples a snippet from an interview by Elba. Thanks to ~capping for the inspiration here, and ~tessisamess for the awesome layout. Is an only child of African immigrants to England. He also happens to be a talented DJ, and even took over the music at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's wedding reception. To support W.E. On 2 July 2019, The Guardian published a story describing how writers Tori Allen-Martin and Sarah Henley claimed to have been removed from the production under what they described as questionable circumstances. Some may remember Ajalafrom the BBC3 2008 series Trexx & Flipside. Martin's 1980 novella Nightflyers. [36] In Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011), the sequel to Ghost Rider (2007), Elba played an alcoholic warrior monk tasked with finding the title character. [94], Elba has stated he is spiritual but not religious. Idris Elba ( The Harder They Fall) will star in the film, written by Kindt ( Ninjak vs the Valiant Universe) and Zak Olkewicz, which reunites the latter with director David Leitch following. [68], On 13 February 2021, Elba performed a guest DJ mix for Mix Up on Australian national youth broadcaster Triple J. I was thrown in atthe deep end and had to learn how to swim without any assistance.. Anderson .Paak, Idris Elba Dance Off (song)", "Australian Singles: Major Lazer Registers a No 1 Hit with Bieber and M", "Come Alive (feat. Photos by PR Photos. The series began airing in the United Kingdom on January 3, 2016 and will air in the United States from 23 January 2016. Q-Tip, Idris Elba & Little Simz) Single by James BKS", "Lime Cordiale & Idris Elba dish out tasty second single "What's Not To Like", "Lime Cordiale and Idris Elba have also shared "Holy Moley", the exciting latest single from their new mini album", "Lime Cordiale and Idris Elba share new video for "Unnecessary Things" redux", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Idris_Elba&oldid=1140064007. Mr Hudson also produced his album Idris Elba Presents mi Mandela, which was released in November 2014. Join thousands of other users in fan casting your favorite stories. In 2005, he portrayed Captain Augustin Muganza in Sometimes in April, an HBO film about the Rwandan genocide. 2/25 Today in History. Assemble your dream cast! I think hes a guy who loves to be kept on his toes. In 2001, Elba played Achilles in a stage production of Troilus and Cressida in New York City.[11]. Idris Elba had a scary moment on the set of American Gangster. ", "Idris Elba's collaboration with Superdry puts the "luxe" in "sports luxe", "Actor Idris Elba addressed British Parliament about the need for diversity on screen: 'Change is coming, but it's taking its sweet time', "The Best selfie: Idris Elba revels as host of Fifa Awards show", "Can Idris Elba turn an album into a play? Although the Met Gala also gave us Idris in front of a wall of roses, too. His record label, 7Wallace Music, is named after a London residence, with a nod to Christopher Wallace, aka Biggie Smalls. Beowulf is a British epic fantasy drama television series re-imagining of themes and characters from the Old English poem Beowulf, but with new characters and storylines added. The djinn has been romantically entangled with some of his summoners in. In 2015, Elba appeared as Heimdall in the superhero blockbuster Avengers: Age of Ultron, directed by Joss Whedon. Did we mention that Elba is a dedicated kickboxer? He was purrrrrfect for the role. Idrissa Akuna Elba OBE ( / drs /; born 6 September 1972) is an English actor. Idris Elba is set to team up with Deadpool 2 and Bullet Train director David Leitch for a new spy thriller film at Netflix titled Bang! Elba also starred alongside Abraham Attah in the film Beasts of No Nation which premiered in select theatres and on Netflix. Im not saying everyone needs to be religious, Im saying we are all spiritual beings and theres something profoundly powerful about faith and humanity.. 2019: "Even If I Die (Hobbs & Shaw)" on the, 2021: "Long Tailed Winter Bird (Idris Elba Remix)" by, This page was last edited on 18 February 2023, at 06:59. IN ROLE: David as the character of Rage in Beowulf. He earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture as well as a BAFTA Award nomination for Supporting Actor in the Film category. David Ajala is a famous British artist who has acquired distinction through his acting skills and abilities. He was featured on the 2016 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis single "Dance Off," as well as the 2019 track "Boasty," by Wiley, Stefflon Don and Sean Paul. During this 1-on-1 phone interview with Collider, actor David Ajala talked about what it's like to join the Star Trek universe, how his introduction to the franchise came out of a production. Do you, do-do, do you feel me? Honestly, his T-shirt style is almost as drool-worthy as his formal looks. [18] In order to support himself between roles in his early career, he worked in odd jobs including tyre-fitting, cold-calling, and night shifts at Ford Dagenham. He is known for his roles as Manchester Black in Supergirl (20182019), Captain Roy Eris in Nightflyers (2018), and Cleveland "Book" Booker in Sta Marvel Movie Universe Presents: At the time of its premiere Tree was billed as "created by Idris Elba and Kwame Kwei-Armah". From 2002 to 2004, Elba portrayed Russell "Stringer" Bell in the series, perhaps his best-known role in the United States. It just so happens that I was born into a Christian household. He voiced Chief Bogo in Zootopia (2016), Shere Khan in The Jungle Book (2016), and Fluke in Finding Dory (2016).Idris Elba was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in the 2016 New Years Honours for his services to drama. [46], Elba has appeared in music videos for Fat Joe (2002),[47] Angie Stone (2004),[48] and rapper Giggs (2010). 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HES FROM the same neck of the woods as Hollywood star Idris Elba so its no surprise David Ajala has begun clocking up as many film credits. He played Heimdall in Kenneth Branagh's film Thor (2011) (based on the Marvel Comics superhero of the same name).[35]. He's recognizable without you knowing it. As drug kingpin Stringer Bell, Idris Elba 's star rose swiftly. [51], In July 2009, Elba was the DJ for BET's current series Rising Icons. In the following year he co-directed and performed in the Mumford & Sons music video for "Lover of the Light".[56]. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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