Nicolas Cage's new role: UN ambassador

Movie star Nicolas Cage is making headlines again but this time instead of his money woes he's been hailed for his humanitarian work by the United Nations.

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon presented the actor with the Global Citizen of the Year award on Friday in New York City.

As well, the Oscar winner was named UN goodwill ambassador on drugs and crime.

"My real life role as goodwill ambassador will certainly be even more challenging and meaningful than those I have portrayed on screen," said Cage who is an advocate for Amnesty International.

UN officials are hoping the 45-year-old actor will shine a light on global justice issues in his new role.

"Nicolas Cage's characters have exposed us to some of the darkest aspects of human nature," said Antonio Maria Costa, executive director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
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