Musanase Laura

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Musanase Laura
Born
Musanase Laura

1993
Nationality Rwandan
OccupationActress
Years active2018–present

Musanase Laura (born 1993), is a Rwandan actress. [1] Laura is best known for the role of 'Nikuze' in the television sitcom City Maid. [2]

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Personal life

She was born in Tanzania, but raised in Rwanda, in a family with six siblings. [3] She attended Bright Academy Primary School in Nyagatare District. Later she attended Lycée de Kigali for her secondary education and finally FAWE Girls’ School. [2] [4] She currently lives in Gisozi, Gasabo district.

Career

She made her acting debut with a leading role in the television sitcom City Maid. [4] Her role became highly popular with the public. [2] [3] She left the role for a few years, but later confirmed that she would return the serial soon. [5] She was also nominated in the Best Actress category in the Rwanda Movie Awards.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2018City MaidNikuzeTV sitcom

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References

  1. "Much more you didn't know about NIKUZE "CityMaid" you are vying for the award for Best Actor". inyarwanda. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "Meet actress Laura Musanase". newtimes. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  3. 1 2 "Did I grow up to be a prostitute in 'City Maid' and in real life she became a prostitute?". umuryango. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  4. 1 2 "Nikuze fans from City Maid meet him and burst into tears". Kigali Today. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  5. "Eight months later, Nikuze is set to reappear in Citymaid". IGIHE Ltd. Retrieved 14 October 2020.