Belgium-based Rwandan model Gigh Francoise Indamutsa is pursuing her dream of becoming a top model in Belgium. She had a chat with Sam Nkurunziza about her debut in modelling, what she has achieved, the challenges and her future plans. Excerpts;How and when did you go into modelling? I started modelling in 2011 in England. However, it was just the usual student’s group hobby stuff. I started with some friends but with limited contacts. In the end I got more contacts in Belgium where I had attended College. I worked with different famous designers and regularly appeared on the catwalk.I am particularly proud about the many modelling accolades I have achieved.  They include Miss supranational Rwanda 2012, winning the 2nd place as Best model for Belgium 2013 and Best charm model of the world 2013 (while representing Rwanda).My work has been broadcast on Belgian National TV and I have appeared in two famous Francophone’s magazines (Paris Match and L’Eventail). What are some of the challenges you meet on a day to day basis?There is always going to be challenges in life but as we grow up, we develop coping mechanisms: this applies to me too and of course to other people. Modelling can be stressful when it comes to high expectations. But we learn how to accept the outcome at all times. It can be gruelling physically, psychologically and sometimes emotional but working hard and listening to those who have more experience has proven to be more rewarding.What advice would you give to Rwandan ladies who intend to venture into the modelling business?For some reason I have always believed that this field is dominated by females, and so I thought that the major challenge would apply more to males than females. We spend long hours at work and away from home.  It’s the reason many models delay starting a family or having children.What are your hobbies and how do you spend your leisure time?I love surprising people but in a good way! At times I find myself watching news but I am seriously open to anything fun like; going for football games, movies, golf, dancing and ice skating.What are your future plans?The main thing is to focus and engage more in the modelling world and to learn from those who have been there before me. Another important thing is to grow my network of contacts since the world is now globalised.