Miss Rwanda 2012
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Miss Rwanda 2012, the third edition of the Miss Rwanda pageant, was held on September 1, 2012 at Gikondo Expo Grounds in Kigali.
DateSeptember 1, 2012
PresentersCharles Haba and Sylvia Gasana
EntertainmentGikondo Expo Grounds, Kigali
Entrants14
| Miss Rwanda 2012 | |
|---|---|
| Date | September 1, 2012 |
| Presenters | Charles Haba and Sylvia Gasana |
| Entertainment | Gikondo Expo Grounds, Kigali |
| Entrants | 14 |
| Placements | Top 5 |
| Winner | Aurore Mutesi Kayiranga Southern Province |
| Congeniality | Ange Uwamahoro Northern Province |
| Photogenic | Fidelis Tega Karangwa Eastern Province |
The winner, Aurore Mutesi Kayiranga succeeded Grace Bahati, Miss Rwanda 2009. Grace Bahati was not invited to officially hand over his crown to his successor because she gave birth to a son out of wedlock. It's a taboo is very present in Rwandan culture.[1]
Results
| Final Results | Contestant |
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| Miss Rwanda 2012 | |
| 1st Runner-up |
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| 2nd Runner-up |
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| Top 5 |
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Special Awards
- Miss Congeniality - Ange Uwamahoro (Northern Province)
- Miss Photogenic - Fidelis Tega Karangwa (Eastern Province)
- Miss Popular - Liliane Mubera Umutesi (Eastern Province)
- Miss Innovation - Joe Christa Giraso (Kigali)
Contestants
| Regional Title | Name | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Miss Southern Province | Aurore Mutesi Kayiranga | 20 |
| Miss Western Province | Ester Uwingabire | 23 |
| Miss Eastern Province | Liliane Mubera Umutesi | 20 |
| Miss Northern Province | Francine Uwase | 19 |
| Miss Kigali | Joe Christa Giraso | 20 |
| 1st Runner-up of Miss Southern Province | Deborah Abiellah Isimbi | 20 |
| 1st Runner-up of Miss Western Province | Natacha Uwamahoro | 20 |
| 1st Runner-up of Miss Eastern Province | Fidelis Tega Karangwa | 20 |
| 1st Runner-up of Miss Northern Province | Françoise Ingabire | 21 |
| 1st Runner-up of Miss Kigali | Johali Nsengiyumva | 19 |
| 2nd Runner-up of Miss Southern Province | Ariane Umurerwa | 20 |
| 2nd Runner-up of Miss Western Province | Annick Umwamikazi | 21 |
| 2nd Runner-up of Miss Eastern Province | Carmen Akineza | 20 |
| 2nd Runner-up of Miss Northern Province | Ange Uwamahoro | 20 |
Contestant notes
- Carmen Akineza, had finished 1st runner-up of Miss Rwanda 2014.
Crossovers
Contestants who previously competed or will be competing at international beauty pageants:
- Miss FESPAM
- 2013: Southern Province: Aurore Mutesi Kayiranga (Winner)
- Miss Supranational
- Miss Fashion Beauty Universal
- 2014: Southern Province: Carine Utamuliza Rusaro (3rd Runner-up)