Rubini Sambanthan
Malaysian Indian model and actress
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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 | |
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| Born | Jayarubini Sambanthan a/p Muthaliyar 23 August 1991[1] |
| Alma mater |  Malaysia |
| Occupations |
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| 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
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 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 actor Faizal Hussein.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ada Hantu 2 | Hana | Malay | Credited as Rubi Rubini.[10] |
| 2025 | Neer Mel Neruppu | Peggy | Tamil | [11] |
Television
| 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] |
| 2025 | Aadhira | Aadhira | Astro & Astro Vinmeen | Astro original series. Debut tamil langugage drama |