Uwikirezi to represent Canada at Miss Asia Pacific

CANADA based Rwandan beauty, Divine Uwikirezi, will once again represent Canada in a beauty pageant

Monday, May 14, 2012
Rwandan born Canadian Divine Uwikirezi for Miss Asia Pacific. Courtesy photo.

CANADA based Rwandan beauty, Divine Uwikirezi, will once again represent Canada in a beauty pageantThe model, who in 2010 won Miss Earth Canada and also voted Miss Photogenic Canada, was once again selected to represent the North American nation in this June’s Miss Asia Pacific World Pageant scheduled in China, Korea and Japan. More than 80 candidates will take part in the pageant that focuses on beauty and talent."Rosotro and Miss Earth Canada organisation is proud to announce that Miss Earth Canada who is also Miss photogenic  2011, Divine Uwikirezi,  has been selected by Rosotro and will represent Canada in the new Miss Asia ...Pacific World Pageant 2012 that will take place in China, Korea and Japan! Congratulations Divine!! We are so proud to have you represent Canada”, says an announcement on her facebook wall.The 26 year old, who was born in Rwanda and later on raised in Quebec City, Canada, knew from an early age that she had her sights on fashion and modeling. Apart from fashion, Uwikirezi is also an event organiser, radio host, and has interests in communication and politics.She had a chance to discover different aspects of the fashion world by hosting different events; organising and participating in fashion shows; and to continue pursuing her dream of growing into a successful entrepreneur, She opened her company in Africa,  D-Models Ltd, for sharing everything in fashion that she learnt in these past nine years.When she is not busy working, the 26 year old, enjoys playing tennis, dancing and traveling. With her optimistic outlook on life, generous spirit, she would love to be able to open a charity residence for orphans and sick kids."Apart from searching for the most beautiful woman in the world, we give huge emphasis on girl’s innate talents in dancing and singing. The major titleholder, along with the Top Seven finalists, will be given an international career not only in modeling but in showbiz as well,” says a statement on the organisers’, website.