Rubini Sambanthan
Born
Jayarubini Sambanthan a/p Muthaliyar

(1991-08-23) 23 August 1991[1]
Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
OccupationModel • Beauty pageant titleholder
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss International Malaysia 2014
Years active2013–present
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 Indian 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]

She also represented Malaysia in Asia'S Next Top Model Cycle 6.

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.

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 was unplaced. She was chosen as one of the Best Speakers for the forum section.

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. Her current project is Ben and Bella for TV3 as Jasmin.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.
2020 Korea International Creator Festival ( IMCF) Best Social Media Star MY Social Media Awarded
2019
Stail EH! Awards
 Choice Model — Nominated [10][11]
2016 Stail EH! Awards Best Model Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Asia's Next Top Model 6: 7 Facts About Malaysia's Rubini Sambanthan". Hype Malaysia. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  2. ↑ "Five beauty queens bag coveted international titles in pageant". The Star. 30 August 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  3. ↑ Stephanie Boey (21 August 2018). "7 Minutes with Rubini Sambanthan on representing Malaysia on AsNTM Cycle 6". Buro 247. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
  4. 1 2 Bervin Cheong (22 August 2018). "Aspiring top model Rubini Sambanthan is not afraid to just be herself". star2.com. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  5. ↑ Choong Mek Zhin (23 September 2014). "Giving back to society". The Star Online. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  6. ↑ Daniel (20 August 2014). "O Universo dos concursos: Miss Malaysia International 2014 Jayarubini Sambanthan". Ouniversodosconcursos.blogspot.com. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  7. ↑ "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.
  8. ↑ Simeon (22 February 2016). "Miss Netherlands is the winner of Miss Tourism Sri Lanka International 2016". Indian and World Pageant. Retrieved 23 August 2018.
  9. ↑ Farzanah Farveen (26 August 2019). "Sephora celebrates Malaysian pride and diversity in Merdeka campaign". Marketing-Interactive. Retrieved 23 October 2019.
  10. ↑ "ANUGERAH STAIL EH! 2019". EH! (in Malay). 12 June 2019. Archived from the original on 12 June 2019.
  11. ↑ Azwa Rahman (26 July 2019). "Stylish & Hangat – Ini Senarai Lengkap Pemenang Anugerah Stail EH! 2019". gempak.com (in Malay). Retrieved 23 October 2019.
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