BBC Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa's life off-screen from homelessness to question he's always asked
ok.co.ukDoctor 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. He recalls being one of "like three Black families in the whole of Edinburgh", reports The Mirror. "I was quite an easy target in a state Scottish high school.
I grew up in a working-class area, and I stood out – for my voice, my appearance, I did dance and things like that," he shared with The Independent.
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