Rubini Sambanthan

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Rubini Sambanthan
Born
Jayarubini Sambanthan a/p Muthaliyar

(1991-08-23) 23 August 1991 (age 33) [1]
NationalityFlag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia

Flag of India.svg  India

Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal
OccupationModel • Beauty pageant titleholder
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
Title Miss International Malaysia 2014
Years active2013present
Hair colourBlack
Eye colourBlack
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]

Contents

Early life

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]

Career

Pageantry

Miss World Malaysia 2013

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 ]

Miss International Malaysia 2014

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]

Miss International 2014

As Miss International Malaysia 2014, she represent Malaysia at the 54th edition of Miss International held in Tokyo, Japan but unfortunately she did not place in the semifinals.

Miss Tourism Sri Lanka International 2016

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]

Modeling

Asia's Next Top Model

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.

Post-Asia's Next Top Model

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.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotes
2022Ada Hantu 2Hana Malay Credited as Rubi Rubini. [10]
2024Neer Mel Neruppu
(Fire on Water)
Malaysian Tamil Scheduled for release in 2024. [11]

Television

YearTitleRoleChannelNotes
2019DevotedLaura Viu Viu original series. Credited as Rubini. [12]
2020Ben & BellaJasmine TV3 Miniseries presented by Nescafé Blend & Brew. Credited as Rubi.
Biar Mereka CemburuMarsha Gordon Astro & iQIYI Credited as Rubi.
2022One Cent ThiefMimiAstroAstro original series. Credited as Rubi Rubini. [13]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominated workResultRef.
2020Korea International Creator Festival (IMCF)Best Social Media Star MYAwarded
2019Stail EH! AwardsChoice ModelNominated [14] [15]
2016Stail EH! AwardsBest ModelNominated

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Charissa Chong Su Huey
Miss International Malaysia
2014
Succeeded by
Immaculate Lojuki