Who is the new 'French guy' in Sex Education? Meet the actor who plays Eric's boyfriend Rahim

Warning: Season 2 spoilers ahead
Sami plays new Moordale student, Rahim
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Emma Clarke18 January 2020

After a long ol' wait, season two of Sex Education is finally back - debunking more sex myths and dealing with fresh relationship woes.

This time around the cast we know and love have been joined a number of new stars, including Sami Outalbali, whose character attracts attention right from episode one.

We won't spoil too much but Outalbali's character Rahim gives us the chance to see a new side to Eric Effiong (played expertly by Ncuti Gatwa in the Netflix hit).

Take a look at the Sex Education actor's career in more detail...

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Who is Sami Outalbali?

French actor Sami Outalbali was born on March 19, 1999.

He studied theatre for two years at the Verneuil sur Seine, before landing his first acting gig in the 2011 film, The Tuche Family.

Who does he play in Sex Education?

Sami plays Eric's love interest, Rahim, in the show.

Rahim is at first referred to by the students of Moordale as the "hot French guy", with Ruby (Mimi Keene) taking a special interest in the handsome newcomer.

But it soon becomes clear that Rahim is gay and actually has his eyes on Eric.

Eric is torn between embracing his new-found feelings for Rahim, and his former flame, Adam, who returns from army camp and continues to pursue Eric.​

What else has Sami Outalbali been in?

Sex Education marks Outalbali's first English-speaking role, but the actor has starred in a string of French films.

The movie buffs among you may recognise the actor from Petits Secrets Entre Voisins, Proud, Torn and Lola.

He's also featured in TV series Mortel, Grown Ups and Vive la Colo!.

Is he on Instagram?

He certainly is! You can follow Sami on the 'Gram @samioutalbali.

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