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 Sambanthan | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Early life
editRubini 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
editPageantry
editMiss World Malaysia 2013
editRubini'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
editShe 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
editAs 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
editIn 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
editAsia's Next Top Model
editShe 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
editIn 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
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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] |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Asia's Next Top Model 6: 7 Facts About Malaysia's Rubini Sambanthan". Hype Malaysia. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ "Five beauty queens bag coveted international titles in pageant". The Star. 30 August 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ Stephanie Boey (21 August 2018). "7 Minutes with Rubini Sambanthan on representing Malaysia on AsNTM Cycle 6". Buro 247. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ a b Bervin Cheong (22 August 2018). "Aspiring top model Rubini Sambanthan is not afraid to just be herself". star2.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ Choong Mek Zhin (23 September 2014). "Giving back to society". The Star Online. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ Daniel (20 August 2014). "O Universo dos concursos: Miss Malaysia International 2014 Jayarubini Sambanthan". Ouniversodosconcursos.blogspot.com. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "MISS GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL MALAYSIA 2014 TOP WINNERS STUDIO NEWEST STUDIO PHOTOS. | | Malaysia Pageant News". Archived from the original on 2018-07-22. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
- ^ Simeon (22 February 2016). "Miss Netherlands is the winner of Miss Tourism Sri Lanka International 2016". Indian and World Pageant. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
- ^ Farzanah Farveen (26 August 2019). "Sephora celebrates Malaysian pride and diversity in Merdeka campaign". Marketing-Interactive. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
- ^ Umapagan Ampikaipakan (14 September 2022). "Ada Hantu 2 Builds on a Winning Formula". Googler. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Naman Ramachandran (4 January 2024). "Rotterdam Selection 'Fire on Water' Examines Malaysian Tamil Cinema, Trailer Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "Aric Hidir lakon watak penjahat siri 'Devoted' di Viu". Berita Harian Singapore. 20 April 2019. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ Dennis Chua (17 October 2022). "#Showbiz: Torn between 'goody' and 'baddy' within". New Straits Times. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ^ "ANUGERAH STAIL EH! 2019". EH! (in Malay). 12 June 2019. Archived from the original on 12 June 2019.
- ^ Azwa Rahman (26 July 2019). "Stylish & Hangat – Ini Senarai Lengkap Pemenang Anugerah Stail EH! 2019". gempak.com (in Malay). Retrieved 23 October 2019.