The Top 10 Most Handsome Actors in the World 2026

Emin Günenç takes first place in the Top 10 Most Handsome Actors in the World 2026. Nubia Magazine announces the final results of its global survey, with Austin Butler in second place and Xiao Zhan completing the podium.

The poll closed on August 31 after recording 1,357,170 votes across 112 nominees. Günenç finished with 186,409 votes, followed by Butler with 178,272 and Xiao Zhan with 166,105. The final ten bring together actors associated with Turkish television, Chinese drama and international film and streaming productions.

A memorable screen presence is never identical from one performer to the next. Some command a scene with stillness; others bring warmth, mischief or intensity. The photographs and profiles below celebrate those differences as we count down the final ranking, ending with the actor officially certified at number one.

Watch the official Top 10 presentation

Watch the official 2026 video on YouTube

Music in the video: “The Empty Moons of Jupiter” by DivKid.

The final Top 10

10. Halil İbrahim Ceyhan

Final recorded votes: 24,411

Halil İbrahim Ceyhan opens the actors' countdown at number ten. Known to viewers of Emanet, he brings a traditional leading-man presence: strong features, a steady gaze and a smile that softens the more serious impression. There is a sense of composure in his portraits that does not need elaborate styling. His final position introduces one of several Turkish actors whose distinctive looks feature prominently in this year's results.

9. Akın Akınözü

Final recorded votes: 27,968

Akın Akınözü takes ninth place. His portrayal of Miran in Hercai gave audiences a screen character matched by a powerful visual presence. Expressive eyes and dark, textured hair give his photographs an immediate intensity, but that is not the whole of his appeal. A more relaxed expression brings warmth to the same features. The contrast between those moods gives his place in the Top 10 a character of its own.

8. Henry Cavill

Final recorded votes: 112,477

Henry Cavill finishes eighth with 112,477 votes. The actor known for playing Superman and Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher has a look that carries easily from a contemporary portrait into a larger-than-life screen role. Sharply defined features are balanced by an open smile and an understated charm. His place on the list recognises a familiar screen presence with an enduring, classic quality.

7. Gavin Casalegno

Final recorded votes: 130,526

Gavin Casalegno earns seventh place with 130,526 votes. Recognisable as Jeremiah in The Summer I Turned Pretty, he brings a lighter, youthful energy to the ranking. Loose curls, bright eyes and an easy smile give his appearance a relaxed confidence. Even in formal styling, there is a sense of openness that keeps the image approachable. His position adds a distinctly different mood to this year's actors' Top 10.

6. Timothée Chalamet

Final recorded votes: 130,986

Timothée Chalamet takes sixth place with 130,986 votes. The actor who plays Paul Atreides in Dune has an unmistakable silhouette, with sculpted cheekbones, expressive eyes and a style that rarely feels anonymous. His appeal is less about fitting a standard leading-man image than about the individuality of his own. That distinctive presence makes him an immediately recognisable addition to the final six.

5. Zi Yu

Final recorded votes: 131,210

Zi Yu reaches fifth place with 131,210 votes. As Wu Suowei in Revenged Love, the Chinese actor brings a gentle brightness to the screen, and his portraits carry a similar sense of approachability. A warm smile can turn into a more considered expression without losing that easy presence. His result puts him in the leading five here and gives him a second Top 10 appearance alongside the separate Most Handsome Men in the World ranking.

4. Şükrü Özyıldız

Final recorded votes: 132,031

Şükrü Özyıldız places fourth with 132,031 votes. The Love Tactics actor combines a strong, confident appearance with a playful warmth. His dark hair and defined features make an immediate impression, while a relaxed smile changes the mood of the portrait. Finishing just outside the podium, he leads a closely grouped section of the ranking and brings a bold, individual style to the final results.

3. Xiao Zhan

Final recorded votes: 166,105

Xiao Zhan takes third place with 166,105 votes. The Chinese actor and singer has a refined ease in front of the camera, with bright expressions and a smile that can lift an otherwise formal image. His work as a Gucci global brand ambassador also places that presence in a fashion setting. Alongside his runner-up position in the broader men's ranking, this podium result makes him a notable part of both September announcements.

2. Austin Butler

Final recorded votes: 178,272

Austin Butler finishes second with 178,272 votes. His portrayal of Elvis earned the BAFTA for leading actor, and his own screen presence carries a recognisably cinematic quality. An intense gaze and an easy smile give him a balance of seriousness and warmth. There is a suggestion of classic Hollywood in his appearance without making it feel like a costume. Butler's result places him 8,137 votes behind this year's winner.

1. Emin Günenç

Final recorded votes: 186,409

Emin Günenç is officially certified as the Most Handsome Actor in the World 2026, finishing first with 186,409 votes. The Turkish actor, known as Cem in Üvey Anne and Ateş in Arafta, brings strength and warmth to the same frame. His expressive gaze gives a portrait intensity, while his smile makes that presence immediately more relaxed. At the conclusion of this year's survey, Günenç takes the leading place among 112 nominees.

Congratulations to all ten finalists, and thank you to everyone who took part in the 2026 survey.

Read the dedicated winner announcement and view the official certificate.

View the closed poll and complete results.