Saphine Kirenga


Saphine Kirenga is a Rwandan film actress. One of the most popular actresses in Rwanda Television, she has appeared in films such as The Chains of Love, Dreams, Sakabaka, Rwasibo, Seburikoko, Urugamba and The Secret of Happiness. She is also a nurse by profession.

Personal life

Saphine was born in Rwanda. Her mother is also a popular Rwandan film actress.
She was engaged to popular musician Sebera Eric. Sebera was the manager of Rafiki Coga in 2007 and 2008. However, after few months, the relationship was broken and Sebera started dating Uwineza Ruburika Nicole.

Career

In 2017, she acted in the television series Mutoni and then in Sakabaka. After the success in the series, 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 in March 2020. At the ceremony, Saphine was also adjudged Best Actress of the Year for her role in Shady Commitment.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2014SakabakaActressTV series
2014RwasiboActressTV series
2015SeburikokoActressFilm
2016MutoniActressTV series
The Chains of LoveActressFilm
DreamsActressFilm
UrugambaActressFilm
2017The Secret of HappinessActress: Eva, executive producerShort film
2019BambiActressFilm