[PHOTOS]: Upcountry Miss Rwanda auditions end successfully

The search for the next Miss Rwanda continued over the weekend in Kayonza as five girls got passes to represent the Eastern Province in the contest.

Monday, January 18, 2016

Stephen Kalimba

L-R: Delyla Akili; 20, 174cm, 57kgs; Abi Giselle Gisubizo, 21, 170cm, 60kgs; Marie d'Amour Rangira Uwase, 19, 176cm, 45kgs; Nickita Kaneza, 20, 176cm, 51kgs and Ariane Uwimana, 22, 175cm, 59kgs will represent the Eastern Province.

The search for the next Miss Rwanda continued over the weekend in Kayonza as five girls got passes to represent the Eastern Province in the contest.

L-R: Cynthia Umutoniwabo, 20, 173cm, 54kgs; Nasra Bitariko, 21, 170cm, 61kgs; Eduije Isimbi, 18, 170cm, 46kgs and Doreen Karake Umuhoza, 22, 172cm, 56kgs were the lucky girls who got a pass to represent the Southern Province.

The auditions at Silent Hill Hotel attracted 15 girls, but only 11were retained before judges zeroed in on the best five.

Marie d'Amour Uwase Rangira, Gaelle Gisubizo, Ariane Uwimana, Akiri Delylah and Nikita Kaneza got passes.

Judges Eminante Mugabushaka (L), Carine Urusaro and Mike Karangwa during the auditions in Huye on Saturday.

Before judge Carine Rusaro Utamuliza announced the winners, colleagues Mike Karangwa and Jean de Chantal Mugabushaka offered the girls some tips on fashion and how to build self confidence.

"During auditions you face a small audience. It’s time to overcome your nervousness to be ready to face a bigger audience,” said Mugabushaka.

Six of seven contestants from Eastern Province pose before the competition.

She also cautioned those who earned passes against complacence, as more is expected of them.

On Saturday, the auditions were held in Huye for the Southern Province and four girls were selected.

Jacqueline Mutoni registers for Miss Rwanda competition in Eastern Province before her height let her down.

Cynthia Umutoniwabo and Doreen Umuhoza Karake proved that a second try at the audition was worth it, after having failed at other previous auditions.

They were joined by Nasra Bitariho , and Edwige Isimbi an elder sister to Natasha Irebe , Miss High School 2105.

Nickita Kaneza (L) ,20, 176cm, 51kgs poses for a picture with Sylvie Musabenabera (22 years old, 170cm, 61kgs) who finally didn't pass yesterday in Kayonza.

All contestants from Eastern Province pose for a group photo in Kayonza yesterday.

Eduije Isimbi, 18 years old, 170cm, 46kgs is joined by her two sisters to congratulate her for her Pass on Saturday in Huye.

Some of the contestants waiting to compete for Miss Rwanda 2016's Eastern Province auditions yesterday in Kayonza. (All photos by Faustin Niyigena)

The next stage of auditions will be Kigali next weekend.

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