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Ncuti Gatwa has made the cut for Time's Top 100 Next list among a heap of other stars.

Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa's journey to stardom hasn't been a walk in the park, as he's battled with depression and homelessness.The Rwandan-Scottish actor, who shot to fame on Netflix's Sex Education, has become the 14th Time Lord, following in the footsteps of Jodie Whittaker, David Tennant, and Matt Smith. But what's the story behind this 31 year old actor? Let's delve into his off-screen life, from his struggles with homelessness to his fight for privacy, breaking stereotypes and the question he's always asked. Born in Rwanda, Ncuti and his family moved to Scotland amidst the 1994 genocide.

Ncuti Gatwa has been spotted filming new Doctor Who scenes in a kilt, paying homage to the actor's Scottish roots.

Sex Education fans, the wait for the final season is nearly over.

Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa has spoken about how his role in the show “undid a lot of the internalised hate [he] had”.The Rwandan-Scottish actor, who plays gay teenager Eric Effiong in the coming-of-age Netflix series, reflected on how the character had impacted his life during a recent interview with Elle.“I’ve experienced racism my whole life, and while I always believed in myself, always knew [racists] were stupid and uneducated, I guess it did misinform my view of how the world works,” he continued.“It makes you think everyone has that opinion and you’ll constantly have to fight through life – then you learn that you don’t: you can find a tribe, you can find your people.”Gatwa also thanked Sex Education creator Laurie Nunn for “giving nuance” to his “gay, Black character and gifting him to the world”.The actor went on to describe Eric as “so fierce and unashamed”, adding: “It was healing for me, and great for people to see themselves represented. It taught me the importance of representation: it’s so powerful and necessary.”Over the summer, Gatwa revealed that producers on Sex Education once spoke to him about ad-libbing lines of dialogue, saying they didn’t feel “like white people [would] understand” them.“And I was like, ‘It’s not for white people to understand’,” he said. Sex Education‘s fourth and final season is due to arrive on Netflix on September 21 – check out the official trailer here.Nunn explained the decision to bring the hit comedy-drama to an end in a letter to fans in July.“We wanted to make a show that would answer some of the questions we all used to have about love, sex, friendship, and our bodies,” she wrote.

Actor Ncuti Gatwa, who plays Eric Effiong on the hit and acclaimed Netflix series “Sex Education,” has come out as queer.

Michaela Zee Ncuti Gatwa is reflecting on the impact of “Sex Education” on his life, particularly how playing Eric Effiong “undid a lot of the internalized hate I had.” “I’ve experienced racism my whole life, and while I always believed in myself, always knew [racists] were stupid and uneducated, I guess it did misinform my view of how the world works,” Gatwa said in an interview with Elle before the SAG-AFTRA strike. “It makes you think everyone has that opinion and you’ll constantly have to fight through life – then you learn that you don’t: you can find a tribe, you can find your people.” “Sex Education” is ending after four seasons on Netflix, with the final season premiering on the streamer Sept.

The highly-anticipated UK premiere for the new Barbie movie will take place tonight in London, as Scots actor and Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa will be starring in it alongside Hollywood icons Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Sex Education” will now end with the upcoming Season 4 at Netflix. The final season of the popular series will debut on the streamer on Sept. 21. Netflix has also released the first teaser trailer for the new season, which can be seen below. Series creator, lead writer, and executive producer Laurie Nunn wrote in a letter to fans, “We are incredibly proud of ‘Sex Education’ and feel indebted to our brilliant writers, cast and crew who put so much heart into making every episode. They have worked tirelessly to bring you the final series, and we can’t wait to share it with you.”

David Tennant is celebrating his 52nd birthday as his wife Georgia shared a gushing tribute to her husband.

Sex Education is set to return for a fourth season on Netflix, and while a release date is yet to be confirmed, it’s expected to arrive later this year.The show’s third season aired in 2021, with a fourth season confirmed shortly after. It began filming last August, welcoming a number of new cast members.Not everyone will be returning, however, and for some series favourites, the fourth season will be their last.

Ncuti Gatwa has been hailed an "inspiration" as he officially left his Sex Education role ahead of his Doctor Who debut later this year.

Dan Levy has joined the cast of Netflix hit Sex Education as filming for series four of the show begins in Wales.The Canadian actor, 39, is best known for playing David Rose in Schitt’s Creek, a show he co-created with his father Eugene Levy. Dan is set to play Thomas Molloy in the comedy, a famous author who acts as Maeve Wiley’s course tutor as she heads to study at a prestigious university in the US. Confirming the news, Netflix shared a photo of Dan in his role and wrote: “Sex Education Season 4 is now in production — and Dan Levy has joined the cast as Mr.

Netflix has confirmed that Ncuti Gatwa will definitely be part of Sex Education‘s upcoming season four.

K.J. Yossman “Sex Education” fans can breathe easy.

Harris will be starring in Doctor Who as the 'greatest enemy the Doctor has ever faced', he told Variety. Speaking to the publication, Harris said that he'd had the chance to meet Barbie star Gatwa during filming. And it seems that Harris can't get enough of him.

Scottish stars Sam Heughan and Ncuti Gatwa are being honoured at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland's graduation ceremony next month.

Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has teased Ncuti Gatwa's run as the Time Lord will be 'immense'.

Ncuti Gatwa has been announced as Jodie Whitaker's replacement for the new season of Doctor Who.

Doctor Who. The Sex Education star was confirmed to be taking over from Jodie Whittaker as the hit BBC show's next Time Lord on Sunday (May 8) morning.

confirmed Sunday. The 29-year-old “Sex Education” actor will succeed Jodie Whittaker, the first female Doctor in the series.

BBC has announced that Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa is set to play the titular role in Doctor Who.Current Doctor Who star Jodie Whittaker announced her departure from the long-running series last July. She’s set to star in one more episode set to air this autumn to coincide with the centenary of the BBC and rumours about her replacement have been rife.Last year it was reported that Years & Years’ Olly Alexander was in negotiations with the BBC about becoming The Doctor but today it’s been confirmed that Ncuti Gatwa is set to join Doctor Who as the titular Time Lord.The 29-year-old is most well-known for playing Eric Effiong in Netflix’s hugely popular Sex Education.The future is here! Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor.

BBC bosses have unveiled who will replace lead Jodie Whittaker in Doctor Who.The news is finally out after months of fans wondering who could follow in the first female Time Lord's almighty footsteps, as 29 year old actor Ncuti Gatwa is set to take over. Posting the news on their official Twitter page Sunday 8 May, the series announced: "The future is here! Ncuti Gatwa is the Doctor," as fans went wild. "Yes!! Love him," one person shrieked in excitement.

Ncuti Gatwa will take over from Jodie Whittaker as the Time Lord in Doctor Who, the BBC has announced.

Jennifer Yuma editorSPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not watched “Sex Education” Season 3, streaming now on Netflix.“Sex Education” star Ncuti Gatwa has made a name for himself as Eric Effiong, the loud, colorful best friend to Otis Milburn (Asa Butterfield). Now in its third season, which premiered Sept.

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