Ncuti Gatwa, a Rwandan-Scottish actor of great renown, made his mark on the entertainment industry with his captivating portrayal of Eric Effiong in the popular Netflix comedy-drama series Sex Education. This impressive performance did not go unnoticed, as Gatwa was awarded the prestigious BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actor in Television, and subsequently received three nominations for BAFTA Television Award for Best Male Comedy Performance.
In 2022, Gatwa's career reached new heights as he was announced as the fifteenth incarnation of the iconic Doctor on the beloved BBC series Doctor Who. This milestone achievement marked a significant milestone in the show's history, as Gatwa became the first black actor to take on the lead role, paving the way for greater diversity and representation in the world of science fiction.
