Advanced search
- TITLES
- NAMES
- COLLABORATIONS
Search filters
Enter full date
to
or just enter yyyy, or yyyy-mm below
to
Only includes names with the selected topics
to
or just enter yyyy, or yyyy-mm below
to
1-6 of 6
- Ncuti Gatwa was born on 15 October 1992 in Nyarugenge, Kigali, Rwanda. He is an actor, known for Barbie (2023), Sex Education (2019) and The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021).
- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Born in Kigali, Rwanda, from a Rwandese mother, Landrada, and a French father, Jacques, the family escaped to the neighbouring country of Burundi, the year before the civil war started (1990), preceding the Tutsi genocide in 1994.
Leaving the family business (a printing company), the family decided to move to France before the same ethnical war between Hutus and Tutsis happened in Burundi.
Sonia grew up in Burgundy...
October 1999: she was elected Miss Burgundy, opening the door of the Miss France beauty contest, the largest annual audience at the French TV. 11 December 1999: 8 million phone voters decided that she will be Miss France 2000. She became also 9th at Miss Universe beauty contest.
After many prime time shows, she became famous in France, but also in Africa, where many head of states are considering her as the best ambassadress for Africa. She was the first Miss France who came from Africa.
17 March 2001: she founded an association to help orphans in Africa, especially the street kids in Rwanda after the genocide.
21 April 2001: more than 10 years after the beginning of the events, the whole Rolland family, Landrada and Jacques, the parents, Sonia and Mikael, her brother, was welcomed in Kigali by a crowd seeing them as a symbol of the fragile but strengthening peace in Rwanda.
After a CD entirely in aid of Rwandese kids, a book about beauty tips for Black women "Beauté Black" éditions du Rocher, several appearances as a model and representative of French cosmetic brand Mixa from L'Oreal, she is now a confirmed actress since 2002.
She starred with Radu Mihaileanu in "Les pygmés de Carlo" for ARTE. And in 50 episodes of police TV series "Lea Parker" (broadcast every Sunday on one of the top 5 TV channels in France, and seen in Africa through TV5).
She is mother of 2 girls and lives with Actor/Director Jalil Lespert.- Eliane Umuhire was born in 1986 in Kigali, Rwanda. She is an actress, known for Birds Are Singing in Kigali (2017), Omen (2023) and Trees of Peace (2021).
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Ishimwe Chrispin, widely recognized by his artist name "Chrrispin" is a multi-talented artist hailing from the vibrant city of Kigali,Rwanda. Chrrispin is the last born in family of 4 children. Chrrispin's passion for the arts ignited at a young age, propelling him into the realms of R&B, singing, songwriting, dancing, and acting. Both all he is excellence and authenticity. Chrrispin he started to feel and to like music when he was in primary 4, he used to listen to songs of Others for long writing lyrics and Dancing. the Talent of dancing was thing that comes from practiced and gain some skills from Club Rafiki at Nyamirambo.
Also chrrispin is Still a student but he is Doing well in Academic performance a side Doing music. he combine both at the same time.
As a burgeoning R&B sensation, Chrrispin's velvety-smooth vocals have the power to captivate hearts and minds alike. His music resonates with emotion, weaving intricate stories that reflect his experiences and perceptions. Chrrispin's talents aren't confined to just the musical domain. He is also an accomplished actor, bringing his charisma and versatility to the screen. With each song, dance, and role, Chrrispin continues to carve his path in the world of entertainment.
Stay tuned as Chrrispin's star rises, illuminating the global stage with his unparalleled artistry and passion for creating art that speaks to the heart and soul.- Jay Polly was born on 5 July 1988 in Gikondo, Kigali, Rwanda. He was an actor, known for Jay Polly: Go with Me (2020), Jay Polly: Kumusenyi (2020) and Jay Polly: Ndacyariho (2020). He died on 2 September 2021 in Kigali, Rwanda.
- Inno J.P. was born in 1983 in Kigali, Rwanda.