Mizero Ncuti Gatwa commonly known as Ncuti Gatwa is a Rwandan-Scottish actor. He recently became famous as the 15th Doctor of the science fiction series ‘Doctor Who’ (2023-present). He is recognized as Eric Effiong, the role played by him in the Netflix comedy series ‘Sex Education‘ (2019-2023). The series brings him a BAFTA Scotland award and nominee for various other awards. He stands out in the Scottish industry due to his uniqueness.
Biography
Ncuti was born on 15th October 1992 in Nyarugenge district of Kigali, Rwanda. he will turn 32 in 2024. His zodiac sign is Libra. He follows Christianity and his ethnicity is Rwandan. His name is pronounced as “shoot-ie”. Gatwa is currently living in the United Kingdom.
| Complete Name | Mizero Ncuti Gatwa |
| Date of Birth | 15 October 1992 |
| Age | 32 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Place Of Birth | Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda |
| Current Residence | United Kingdom |
| Profession | Actor |
| Height | 5’8 ft |
| Weight | 70kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Religion | Christian |
| Nationality | Scottish-Rwandan |
| Ethnicity | Rwandan |
| Siblings | 2 sisters |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Parents | Josephine Gatwa & Tharcisse Gatwa |
| Education | Bachelors of Arts in Acting |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
Appearance
He is a black guy with a height of 5’8ft and weighs about 70 kg. His hairs are black which he dyed golden for his role in Barbie movie. The color of the eyes is dark brown. He is a queer so his fashion sense represents his interests.
Early Years & Education
Ncuti was born in 1992 in Rwanda and in 1994 Rwandan genocide against Tutsi began. The family of Ncuti escaped from Rwanda and settled in Scotland when he was only Two. Initially, they lived in Edinburgh and when he turned 15 they moved to Dunfermline and then to Glasgow for studies.
He attended Boroughmuir High School in Edinburgh and studied in Dunfermline when he moved to Dunfermline High School. Then he graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Acting in 2013. An honorary doctorate is awarded to him by Conservatoire, at the graduation ceremony of the class of 2022.
While studying he worked at The Polo Lounge, an LGBTQ+ club, handing out flyers then became a go-go dancer.
Family
Gatwa was born at the home of Josephine Gatwa and Tharcisse Gatwa on 15th October 1992 in Nyarugenge, Rwanda. His father is a journalist with a PhD in theology, when they moved to Scotland the family faced racial discrimination and his father didn’t get a job at the University as a black professor so he moved to Cameroon for work and his mother took care of her children. His parents raised him in a church.
Ncuti admires his parents for their hard work and how his mother does multiple jobs despite the language and cultural barrier and calls her his queen.
He has two sisters who live in Scotland but keep themselves away from the spotlight so their information is unavailable.
Career
He started his acting career by performing on stage at Dundee Repertory Theatre. His passion for acting has made him to become one of the famous stars. The most promising role of Gatwa is as Eric Effiong in the Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education(2019-present) in which he played the role of a gay teenager. He won the BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actor and three BAFTA Television Award nominations for Best Male Comedy Performance for his role in Sex Education.
In 2014, he was nominated for the Ian Charleson Award for his performance in Romeo & Juliet at Home in the role of Mercutio. In 2015, he worked in a supporting role in Stonemouth, a mini-series based on the novel. After that, he appeared in A Midsummer Night’s Dream as Demetrius in 2016 directed by Emma Rice. In 2022, Ncuti appeared as one of the Ken’s in the movie Barbie by Greta Gerwig.
In 2023, he surprised his fans with the image of the fifteenth Doctor in the series Doctor Who season 14, by sharing the promotional shot. It is a very tough task for Ncuti to prove himself and pave the way for the next Africans to play roles like this. The season will release in 2024 and everyone is excited to see the change.
Relationships
He publicly mentioned that he is queer in his interview with Elle. He didn’t mention his relationship with anyone so he is considered single.
Social Media
He has 2.4 Million followers on Instagram with 80 posts.
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| Threads | Ncuti Gatwa |
Net Worth
Ncuti’s net worth in 2023 is estimated at $2 Million from all sources.
Interesting Facts about Ncuti Gatwa
- In 2019, he remained homeless for five months before he got a role in Sex Education.
- He is the first African actor in the history of the Doctor Who show to perform in a lead role and the Fourth Scottish actor to do so.
- He is the first person to play the role of a Doctor Who was born outside the United Kingdom.
- He came out as Queer publicly in an Interview with Elle in which he shares his experience of meeting another queer for the first time who is also Rwandan.
FAQS
Ncuti Gatwa, a Rwadan-Scottish actor is playing the lead role in season 14 of Doctor Who.
Eric Effiang in Sex Education is the famous work of Ncuti, besides he also worked in the blockbuster movie Barbie.
He has a Bachelor of Arts in Acting from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and also received an Honorary Doctorate from his institution.
Ncuti Gatwa’s father, Tharcisse Gatwa is a journalist and PhD in theology.
