Mizero Ncuti Gatwa, popularly known as Ncuti Gatwa, is a Rwandan-Scottish actor known through his diverse stage and screen roles.
Gatwa began acting on stage, performing with the renowned Dundee Repertory Theatre. In 2014, he received critical acclaim for his performance as Mercutio in Home’s production of Romeo and Juliet, and was nominated for the prestigious Ian Charleston Award.
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- Full name: Mizero Ncuti Gatwa
- Stage name: Nuti Gatwa
- Date of birth: October 15, 1992
- Age: 32 years old
- Place of birth: Rugenge, Kigalinya, Rwanda
- Nationality: Rwanda
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.72m
- Parent: Tarsis Gatwa
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net worth: $1 million to $5 million.
early life and education
Mizero Ncuti Gatwa was born on October 15, 1992 in Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda.
He was raised by his parents; his father’s name is Tharcisse Gatwa, while his mother’s name has not been publicly disclosed. The media still doesn’t know the details of any potential siblings he may have had growing up.
Gatwa attended Borrowmuir High School and Dunfermline High School before moving to Glasgow to study at the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where she graduated with a BA in Acting.
His ethnic background is a mixture of Rwandan and Scottish, reflecting his multiracial heritage, while his religious affiliation is Christian.
Profession
Rwandan-Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa has risen to prominence in recent years. When he was a child, he escaped the Rwandan genocide and moved to Scotland.
Gatwa began his acting career on the Dundee Repertory Theater stage, where he was nominated for an Ian Charleston Award for his performance as Mercutio in the 2014 production of Romeo and Juliet at HOME.
Gatwa then studied acting at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, specializing in drama, and appeared in many important productions, including A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre.
Gatwa’s breakout role came in the Netflix series Sex Education (2019-2023), in which he played the charismatic and lovable gay teen Eric Effiong.
His performance earned him critical acclaim, a BAFTA Scotland Award and three BAFTA Television Award nominations.
In 2022, Gatwa was announced as the 14th Doctor in the long-running British science fiction novel Doctor Who.
He debuts in 2023, becoming the first black actor to play the iconic role full-time. In addition to Sex Education and Doctor Who, Gatwa has had supporting roles in films such as Barbie (2023) and the TV series Air Masters (2024).
Ncuti Gatwa’s talent, charisma and groundbreaking roles have earned him a loyal fan base and a bright future in the entertainment industry.
His major achievements include a BAFTA Scotland Award for Best Actor (Sex Education), three BAFTA Television Award nominations, an Ian Charleston Award, and being the first person to star in a Doctor Who “The black actor who plays the Doctor.”
Awards and nominations
social media
- Instagram account: @ncutigatwa
- Facebook account: Ncuti Gatwa
- Twitter account: @ncuti_gatwa
personal life
Ncuti Gatwa is currently single. He is very private about his personal life, especially his dating history.
Currently, he has no publicly confirmed romantic partners and no children. The actor is best known for his role in the hit Netflix series Sex Education, but has yet to be linked to any romantic relationship by the media.
Gatwa spoke about the importance of maintaining privacy and not discussing his personal life in interviews.
The 32-year-old actor has been focusing on his professional work, which includes playing the iconic role of a Time Lord in the upcoming series of Doctor Who.
film chronology
- Barbie(2023)
- Lover’s Last Letter (2021)
- Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans (2012)
net worth
Ncuti Gatwa’s net worth has not been disclosed, but industry estimates suggest that his net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million.
This huge wealth is mainly attributed to his successful acting career, especially his critically acclaimed performance as Eric Effiong in the critically acclaimed Netflix series Sex Education.
