Ncuti Gatwa: The Next Doctor Who is Openly Queer
Ncuti Gatwa, an openly queer actor, will become the next Doctor Who.
Gatwa stars in the popular Netflix series "Sex Education."
Ncuti Gatwa is a Rwandan-Scottish actor who was born on October 15, 1992. He rose to prominence for his role as Eric Effiong on the Netflix series "Sex Education." Gatwa is the first openly queer actor to play the Doctor, and his casting has been met with praise from fans and critics alike.
On his experience growing up queer, Gatwa said, "I was always aware of my sexuality, but I didn't know how to express it." He added, "I didn't have any role models to look up to, so I had to figure it out on my own." Gatwa's casting as the Doctor is a landmark moment for representation on television, and it is sure to inspire many young people.
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