Movie industry awards creme de la creme

The best actors, actresses and directors walked away with different awards during the 4th edition of the Rwanda Movie Awards held at Classic Hotel in Kicukiro on Sunday evening. Organised by Ishusho Arts, the ceremony started two hours behind schedule and was marred by poor sound and late performances. Singer Edouce who was supposed to perform first, showed up in the middle of the event. Several dignitaries, regional actors and directors graced the event. Salim Omar, Mwisho aka Tito and Mzee Hashim Kambi from the Tanzanian movie industry, were among the dignitaries who presented awards to winners. Speaking at the ceremony, Ishusho’s Jackson Mucyo said that people have worn awards in the past, but put their talents to waste after. Creator of Best Series Sakabaka Denis Nsanzimana accepts the award “Let the awards you have won not make you forget who you are or what has made you winners today,” he cautioned the winners. The head of Shalom Film Productions, the producers of Intare yIngore, the best film receives the award. In what seemed an apparent attempt to comfort the losers, he added that in all competitions, there are moments of happiness and sadness. Didier Kamanzi the best writer accepts the award But it was also tears of joy for those who won. Clad in a long black dress with a hood covering her head, Fabiola Hadija Mukasekuru broke down on stage as she received her award for best actress. Fabiola Mukasekuru being comforted after breaking down following her win “I woke up feeling bad but I’m glad the day has ended on a good note,” an emotional Mukasekuru said after receiving her award. Best Old Actress Antoinette Uwamahoro The full list of winners Best young actress: Esther Ingabire Best supporting actor: Parfoit Ngizwenayo Best supporting actress: Safina Kirenga Best actress (action): Fabiola Hadija Mukasekuru Best actress: Solange Gahongayire Best old actor: Eugene Nkota Best old actress: Antoinette Uwamahoro Best documentary: Amahano Ibwami Best short movie: Raila Best storyline: Intare Y’Ingore Best editor: Shakur Ndayishimye Best TV series actor: Gratien Best TV series actress: Ladouce Bugiramfura

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Movie industry awards creme de la creme