Saphine Kirenga
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Saphine Kirenga | |
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| Born | Saphine Kirenga 25 September Rwanda |
| Nationality | Rwandan |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse | Sebera Eric (2015) |
Saphine Kirenga (born 25 September) is a Rwandan film actress. One of the most popular actresses in Rwanda Television (RTV), she has appeared in films such as The Chains of Love, Dreams, Sakabaka, Rwasibo, Seburikoko, Urugamba and The Secret of Happiness.[1] She is also a nurse by profession.[2]
Personal life[edit]
Saphine was born in Rwanda. Her mother is also a popular Rwandan film actress.[3]
She has engaged to popular musician Sebera Eric. Sebera was the manager of Rafiki Coga in 2007 and 2008.[4] However, after few months, the relationship was broken and Sebera started dating Uwineza Ruburika Nicole.[5]
Career[edit]
In 2017, she acted in the television serial Mutoni and then in Sakabaka.[2] After the success in the serial, she was selected for the short film The Secret of Happiness where Saphine featured the role 'Eva'. In 2016, she won the award for the Best Actress 2016.
In 2019, she made the film Shady Commitment which won the award for the best Feature Film at the inaugural Rwanda International Movie Awards (RIMA) in March 2020. At the ceremony, Saphine was also adjudged Best Actress of the Year for her role in Shady Commitment.[6]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sakabaka | Actress | TV series | |
| 2014 | Rwasibo | Actress | TV series | |
| 2015 | Seburikoko | Actress | Film | |
| 2016 | Mutoni | Actress | TV series | [2] |
| The Chains of Love | Actress | Film | ||
| Dreams | Actress | Film | ||
| Urugamba | Actress | Film | ||
| 2017 | The Secret of Happiness | Actress: Eva, executive producer | Short film | |
| 2019 | Bambi | Actress | Film | [7] |
References[edit]
- ^ "THINK ABOUT SAPHINE'S MOST IMPORTANT PLAYER TO BRING NEWS WITH BOY". celebzmagazine. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ a b c "Team Mutoni". Mutoni TV. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "Interview with Bahav Jeannette who is famous as Diane in City Maid who was also in love with Yverry". inyarwanda. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "In many tears, Kirenga Saphine wore a love ring". igihe. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "The love affair between Nicole and the young man who took over the City Maid has been made public". umuryango. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "Glitz and glamour at RIMA 2020 film awards". Luxor African Film Festival. 9 March 2020. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "Mutiganda, who wrote for City Maid and Seburikoko, has released a film about violence". imvahonshya. Archived from the original on 23 October 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
External links[edit]
- Saphine Kirenga at IMDb
- Rwanda international movie awards Archived 19 January 2021 at the Wayback Machine
- Kuri uyu wa Gatanu abakunzi ba filime baramurikirwa iyitwa Archived 14 November 2021 at the Wayback Machine