Scots Dr Who actor Ncuti Gatwa reflects on past struggles including being homeless
dailyrecord.co.ukDoctor Who's new lead Ncuti Gatwa has opened up about his past financial struggles, revealing that despite his success, he still worries about money.The Scottish actor, who arrived in the UK as a young refugee from Rwanda, spoke candidly about the days when he found it tough to make ends meet prior to his breakthrough role in Netflix's 2019 series Sex Education.Now, even after landing one of television's most iconic roles as the charismatic Doctor, Ncuti, aged 31, admits to regularly checking his bank account and ensuring there's food in the fridge.
His portrayal of the Time Lord has catapulted him into millionaire status, yet he confesses: "I still wake up and check my bank balance, or I check if there's food in my fridge.
That's the fuel that drives me stay booked and busy."During the toughest times, Ncuti faced homelessness and had to borrow money to attend auditions.
However, his fortunes changed five years ago with the role of Eric Effiong in Sex Education, which lasted four seasons and ultimately led to his casting as the 15th Doctor in the legendary BBC show.
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