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Eliane Umuhire
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“...stories with impact, stories that spark conversation.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2026 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On the kind of projects she wants to be part of, after the success of Birds Are Singing in Kigali. Rwandan Actress Eliane Umuhire on Stepping into Hollywood with 'A Quiet Place' Prequel, Leading Kenya-Set 'Call Me Queen…
“...portraying women who are strong and who are leading change.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: On the roles she loves to play. Rwanda: Umuhire Talks Role in 'A Quiet Place,' Kigali Cine Junction The New Times via allAfrica (August 1, 2024)
“They gave each of us their own award and it’s the first time they were doing that –giving two awards to two people for one role.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: the movie was very powerful and our acting was equally powerful said Eliane Umuhire (The New Times, Saturday, July 15, 2017)
“I was alone in a country that the media had depicted another image to me, and what I discovered was amazing! From the people, to the country, the food, the history, the nature.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The last time I met actor Umuhire Eliane for an interview was in May 2015. That time, the actor was as busy as the proverbial bee. The following month, she would be part of the cast for Imbabazi, a musical based on the …
“It’s such a beautiful place. It’s a hilly city that really made me think of Kibuye because of all the corners and the hills and the city being seated on hills and valleys so it’s just charming. It’s an old, beautiful city that looks almost like a movie set.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The last time I met actor Umuhire Eliane for an interview was in May 2015. That time, the actor was as busy as the proverbial bee. The following month, she would be part of the cast for Imbabazi, a musical based on the …
“The first task was getting information and documenting myself to know what kind of audience comes to that festival, which category is that festival –is it just a casual festival or is it an A-class festival. This was A-class.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: the clothes to wear mean a lot, even the make-up and the way you talk and walk, said Eliane Umuhire (The New Times, Saturday, July 15, 2017)
“All this no one had told me. I had to make my own research. Going to a movie premiere is almost like attending a wedding to me so I had to make it memorable for myself.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The last time I met actor Umuhire Eliane for an interview was in May 2015. That time, the actor was as busy as the proverbial bee. The following month, she would be part of the cast for Imbabazi, a musical based on the …
“Liberation Day should be considered as a thanksgiving day to those who gave their youth, dreams and strength so that today Rwandans get to have a prosperous country as it is.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2023 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: https://www.newtimes.co.rw/article/8765/entertainment/music/vox-pop-celebrities-messages-on-liberation-day The New Times, Wednesday, July 05, 2023.
“For me, Rwanda is a land of resilience and rebirth. It is recognized for its commitment to ecology, gender equality, and women’s representation. Kigali is a dynamic and creative capital that embodies this forward-looking energy. As a Rwandan, I am proud to invite you to discover my country, this inspiring place where culture, innovation, and sisterhood come together.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Girls Support Girls expands to Rwanda, Umuhire leads Kigali edition The New Times ( October 14, 2025).
“Working across [these] industries [has] taught me that leadership is not about authority but about empathy and vision, In Rwanda, there’s a spirit of rebuilding and collaboration… Navigating [this] has shown me that when women lead with authenticity, they don’t just change cinema, they change culture, by voicing that make us women feel seen and understood. This said, I keep on believing in a world where female accomplishment isn’t an exception but rather a standard.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: She Means Business: Leading By Example In Rwanda. (Forbes Africa, December 22, 2025).
“we will re-question our humanity in the actual world”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“wonderful artists and mentors”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“which provided me and my fellow artists like Liza Kamikazi with the primary techniques”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“We were then part of ‘les stars du theatre’, the university theater troop”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“an amazing journey of learning, creating and performing.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“Hope Azeda (the director), is the kind of inspiring and empowering person who gives you space to explore and grow in the process. One of the examples is how she bought this idea we had with Arthur Nkusi and Simon Rwema who are both performers in Mashirika, of starting acting and dancing classes. It was a way of giving back from the little we have learnt so far. She bought the idea, and since then, Saturdays and Sundays at Mashirika became vibrant, with acting and dancing lessons that we provide to young boys and girls who joined us in March”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“We found ourselves having to prepare lessons (a first for me), but again, it triggered the creativity we didn’t know we had! It is also through Mashirika that I was cast for the leading role in ‘Birds are singing in Kigali’, a polish production for which we finished shooting the first part in Poland and are shooting the Rwandan scenes in coming months”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“I found myself particularly loving the French lessons at school because that is when we had a chance of memorizing texts and we were tasked to come and perform in front of the class. I used to memorize all the characters and beg my colleagues to give me the hardest and longest part. I also recall that buzz feeling I had when rehearsing at home with my mum, switching from one character to another, and the eagerness when we were about to go in front of the class”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“Sometimes an actor holds up a mirror, shining light on hidden societal issues, but again he/she often helps the audience escape, reminding them of happier times or our greater human potential”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“With an actor carrying our frustrations, fears, desires and hopes, we can let go of the fight- at least for a little while. The role of an actor in society should not be underestimated”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“Although it’s easy to get caught up in celebrity and fame, the timeless function of the actor is to take on communal pain and provide emotional and spiritual purification for every person in the audience. I truly believe that an actor is essential to the psychic health of our world.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“I love this question! The thing is, I will only live one life, and during that life I will be the Eliane who was born in this place and did this and that. When I am on stage or in front of a camera, I get a chance to step in another life, another character and for the time of a performance I will kind of cheat on life and live someone else’s life”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“Of course, there are some stereotypes such as ‘a female artist is an easy girl’, but this happens in any discipline, not only theater. I didn’t spend much time on this, trying to prove any one wrong. As long as you stick to what you truly feel and believe you want and do it right, you will later drag the attention to the end result and people will no longer see the female artist but only the artist”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“We still have a journey to make, to make a Rwandan feel that he can leave his home and pay for a theater play in the same way he goes to Jay Polly’s concert. At least, I do hope this will change with the new generation. Together with other artists, we started an organisation “Kaami arts” through which we intend to prepare tomorrow’s audience and tomorrow’s performers by bringing arts to children.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“I was alone in a country that the media had depicted in another image to me, and what I discovered was amazing! (From the people that I encountered or worked with, to the country, the food, the history, the nature …). I spent four wonderful months there, but despite that I didn’t speak the national language (Polish). Maybe it’s the country’s history and zeal of re-building that is in the population which kind of reminded me of my own country and made me feel welcomed. I can’t tell. The other memorable country was Tunisia, for its rich culture”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: July is promising to be a busy month for local actor, dancer and dance instructor Eliane Umuhire. As a member of the Mashirika Performing Arts and Media Company, she will be part of the cast of ‘Imbabazi’, the musical b…
“They gave each of us their own award and it’s the first time they were doing that –giving two awards to two people for one role. They realized that the movie was very powerful and our acting was equally powerful because Claudine my character wouldn’t have existed if Anna wasn’t there and vice versa”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The last time I met actor Umuhire Eliane for an interview was in May 2015. That time, the actor was as busy as the proverbial bee. The following month, she would be part of the cast for Imbabazi, a musical based on the …
“it (the award) is very heavy, around seven kilograms”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The last time I met actor Umuhire Eliane for an interview was in May 2015. That time, the actor was as busy as the proverbial bee. The following month, she would be part of the cast for Imbabazi, a musical based on the …
“The first task was getting information and documenting myself to know what kind of audience comes to that festival, which category is that festival –is it just a casual festival or is it an A-class festival. This was A-class. That means the clothes to wear mean a lot, even the make-up and the way you talk and walk, because you’re going to meet different people who are big in the industry so how do you talk to them so that you don’t get forgotten?”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The last time I met actor Umuhire Eliane for an interview was in May 2015. That time, the actor was as busy as the proverbial bee. The following month, she would be part of the cast for Imbabazi, a musical based on the …
“Each movie had its own day to premiere. Our premiere was on the 5th of July. That’s when I saw the movie for the first time as well”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The last time I met actor Umuhire Eliane for an interview was in May 2015. That time, the actor was as busy as the proverbial bee. The following month, she would be part of the cast for Imbabazi, a musical based on the …
“People said it’s a different movie from what they were used to, from the editing to directing but mainly from the way it’s acted. One lady told us she thought it’s a documentary because it seemed so natural, as if there were no cameras”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The last time I met actor Umuhire Eliane for an interview was in May 2015. That time, the actor was as busy as the proverbial bee. The following month, she would be part of the cast for Imbabazi, a musical based on the …
“Our win was the result of their work and we would have wanted them to be there”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The last time I met actor Umuhire Eliane for an interview was in May 2015. That time, the actor was as busy as the proverbial bee. The following month, she would be part of the cast for Imbabazi, a musical based on the …
“Sometimes we’re here in our small industry and we say oh we’re not getting anywhere with our acting and theater and movies but it’s getting somewhere and it’s upon us to not quit and keep on fighting so this award goes to all the artists”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The last time I met actor Umuhire Eliane for an interview was in May 2015. That time, the actor was as busy as the proverbial bee. The following month, she would be part of the cast for Imbabazi, a musical based on the …
“We spent a lot of time together both in Rwanda and Poland. When I went to Poland I had almost a month of preparations and it was mainly talking with the directors about the character but also spending time with Jowita, checking the locations where we would be shooting, visiting her family and going out together so that we get closer”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The last time I met actor Umuhire Eliane for an interview was in May 2015. That time, the actor was as busy as the proverbial bee. The following month, she would be part of the cast for Imbabazi, a musical based on the …
“She told me Eliane, you can do whatever you want to do, as long as you want it. From then on I was set! I was 11 years old, and I promised myself to step on a stage!”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2015 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: The last time I met actor Umuhire Eliane for an interview was in May 2015. That time, the actor was as busy as the proverbial bee. The following month, she would be part of the cast for Imbabazi, a musical based on the …
“Being part of top actors was an unforgettable experience, a dream role as an actor, and I can’t wait to share it with the world”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Eliane Umuhire has become one of Rwanda’s biggest acting stars. The actress also won an award for her role in the 2017 movie ‘Birds Are Singing in Kigali’. Courtesy photos.The New Times(November 22, 2019)
“I knew I didn’t want to be an accountant. I joined Mashirika Performing Arts and Ishyo Arts Centre and started performing with them”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Eliane Umuhire has become one of Rwanda’s biggest acting stars. The actress also won an award for her role in the 2017 movie ‘Birds Are Singing in Kigali’. Courtesy photos.The New Times(November 22, 2019)
“As I was growing up, I realized how much art has an impact on our society; we become the voice of the voiceless, we hold the hand of that widow who finds herself alone home, we entertain people and help them for a moment, to forget their worries and we allow children to dream”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2017 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Eliane Umuhire has become one of Rwanda’s biggest acting stars. The actress also won an award for her role in the 2017 movie ‘Birds Are Singing in Kigali’. Courtesy photos.The New Times(November 22, 2019)
“Zena is a mother and a woman who is not afraid of death. Despite the chaos around her, she actively seeks out ways to find rescue. I love playing when it comes to portraying women who are strong and who are leading change.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Umuhire talks role in ‘A Quiet Place,’ Kigali Cine JunctionThe New Times(July 31, 2024)
“These characters often confront societal norms. I appreciate these roles because they offer a powerful representation of black women, which is not often seen in Western media and films”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Umuhire talks role in ‘A Quiet Place,’ Kigali Cine JunctionThe New Times(July 31, 2024)
“Working in a professional Hollywood setting and seeing how the industry operates was incredible. Collaborating with artists like Lupita Nyong'o and Djimon Hounsou, witnessing their dedication and discipline, and working with director Michael Sarnoski, who was open and receptive to suggestions, was inspiring and rewarding”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Umuhire talks role in ‘A Quiet Place,’ Kigali Cine JunctionThe New Times(July 31, 2024)
“The Cine Junction's renovation of Cine Mayaka, the oldest cinema in the country, brings cinema back to where it started. It provides a vision for the future, bringing the importance of representation in media. The Cine Junction also brings cinema into the open, making it accessible to everyone”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Umuhire talks role in ‘A Quiet Place,’ Kigali Cine JunctionThe New Times(July 31, 2024)
“I'm excited to meet actors at the workshop, share experiences, hear their dreams, and discuss how they approach their craft and challenges. I want to share my journey, from starting out without pay but continuing to pursue the dream, and now seeing it come to good results”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Umuhire talks role in ‘A Quiet Place,’ Kigali Cine JunctionThe New Times(July 31, 2024)
“These films have always existed, these filmmakers have always been there, but most of the time they are distributed outside of Rwanda.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Umuhire talks role in ‘A Quiet Place,’ Kigali Cine JunctionThe New Times(July 31, 2024)
“People will also appreciate the impact of seeing their own language and society represented on screen”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Umuhire talks role in ‘A Quiet Place,’ Kigali Cine JunctionThe New Times(July 31, 2024)
“While technical training is important, there is also the need for mental health practice, discipline, and understanding the journey rather than jumping straight to success”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Umuhire talks role in ‘A Quiet Place,’ Kigali Cine JunctionThe New Times(July 31, 2024)
“For women, there's added pressure regarding image, but the focus should be on the inner self rather than physical appearances. We will also cover some technical aspects and the beauty of art.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Umuhire talks role in ‘A Quiet Place,’ Kigali Cine JunctionThe New Times(July 31, 2024)
“There’s potential in the market, but private sector investment is needed, as seen in other countries where private funding drives industry growth and marketing efforts”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Umuhire talks role in ‘A Quiet Place,’ Kigali Cine JunctionThe New Times(July 31, 2024)
“I once questioned what success truly means after seeing friends from university in various successful careers.”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Umuhire talks role in ‘A Quiet Place,’ Kigali Cine JunctionThe New Times(July 31, 2024)
“To me, success is using your full potential in a way that brings deep joy without compromising freedom or risking others. Aspiring actors should ask themselves what success means to them, how ready they are to face challenges, and what sacrifices they are willing to make”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2024 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Umuhire talks role in ‘A Quiet Place,’ Kigali Cine JunctionThe New Times(July 31, 2024)
“It is recognized for its commitment to ecology, gender equality, and women’s representation”
Eliane Umuhire (born 1986) first seen 2025 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Girls Support Girls expands to Rwanda, Umuhire leads Kigali editionThe New Times(October 14, 2025)