Rubini Sambanthan | |
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Born | Jayarubini Sambanthan a/p Muthaliyar 23 August 1991 [1] |
Occupation | Model • Beauty pageant titleholder |
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Beauty pageant titleholder | |
Title | Miss International Malaysia 2014 |
Years active | 2013–present |
Hair colour | Black |
Eye colour | Black |
Major competition(s) | Miss World Malaysia 2013 (3rd Runner-up) Miss International Malaysia 2014 (Winner) Miss International 2014 (Unplaced) |
Rubini Sambanthan is a Malaysian model, actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss International Malaysia 2014. [2] She went to compete in Miss International 2014 held in Tokyo, Japan. [3]
Rubini was born in Kajang, Selangor. [4] She is of Malaysian Indian and Nepalese descent. She is fluent in English and Malay. [5] She graduated in finance and accounting. [1]
Rubini's first public appearance came to when she was chosen as one of the finalists to compete in Miss World Malaysia 2013.[ citation needed ]
She became known after she won Miss International Malaysia title, specifically Miss International Malaysia 2014. She earns her right to compete as Malaysian representative at the Miss International 2014. [6] [7]
As Miss International Malaysia 2014, she represent Malaysia at the 54th edition of Miss International held in Tokyo, Japan but unfortunately she was unplaced. She was chosen as one of the Best Speakers for the forum section.
In 2016, Rubini was appointed to represent Malaysia at Miss Tourism Sri Lanka International 2016. She eventually placed as 1st Runner-up and won a subsidiary title for Best National Costume. [8]
She was scouted for the sixth cycle of the competition, becoming one of the 14 contestants. [1] [4] Rubini was placed in the top nine and was eliminated from the competition in the fourth episode.
In conjunction with Malaysia's Hari Merdeka celebration, Rubini was featured in Sephora "MY Face, My Pride" Merdeka campaign alongside Olympian Pandelela Rinong, graffiti artist Kenji Chai, and Ally Mukhriz who represents the working professionals while being a renowned presence in the social sphere. [9] In 2019, she debuted her first acting gig as Laura in Devoted with legendary actor Faizal Hussein.
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2022 | Ada Hantu 2 | Hana | Malay | Credited as Rubi Rubini. [10] |
2024 | Neer Mel Neruppu (Fire on Water) | Malaysian Tamil | Scheduled for release in 2024. [11] |
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2019 | Devoted | Laura | Viu | Viu original series. Credited as Rubini. [12] |
2020 | Ben & Bella | Jasmine | TV3 | Miniseries presented by Nescafé Blend & Brew. Credited as Rubi. |
Biar Mereka Cemburu | Marsha Gordon | Astro & iQIYI | Credited as Rubi. | |
2022 | One Cent Thief | Mimi | Astro | Astro original series. Credited as Rubi Rubini. [13] |
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | Korea International Creator Festival (IMCF) | Best Social Media Star MY | — | Awarded | |
2019 | Stail EH! Awards | Choice Model | Nominated | [14] [15] | |
2016 | Stail EH! Awards | Best Model | Nominated |
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