Rubini Sambanthan
Rubini Sambanthan is a Malaysian Actress, Model 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] |
Occupation | Model • Student |
Years active | 2013–present |
Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Title | Miss International Malaysia 2014 |
Beauty pageant titleholder | |
Hair colour | Black |
Eye colour | Black |
Major competition(s) | Miss World Malaysia 2013 (3rd Runner-up) Miss International Malaysia 2013 (Winner) Miss International 2014 (Unplaced) Miss Global Beauty Queen 2015 (Top 15) Miss Tourism Sri Lanka International 2016 (1st Runner-up) Asia's Next Top Model (cycle 6) (9th place) |
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, finishing 3rd runner-up and won Miss Photogenic.[6]
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.[7][8]
Miss International 2014
As Miss International Malaysia 2014, she competed in the 54th edition of Miss International held in Tokyo, Japan but was unplaced. Top Best Speakers for the Forum section.
Miss Tourism Sri Lanka International 2016
In 2016, Rubini was appointed to represent her country at Miss Tourism Sri Lanka International. She placed 1st runner-up and won a subsidiary title for Best National Costume. [9]
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.[10] In 2019,she debuted her first acting gig as Laura in Devoted with legendary actor Faizal Hussein. Her current project Ben and Bella for TV3 as Jasmin shows Rubini’s credibility as an actress.
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
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2020 | Korea International Creator Festival ( IMCF) | Best Social Media Star MY | Social Media | Awarded | |
2019 | Choice Model | N/A | Nominated | [11][12] | |
2016 | Stail EH! Awards | Best Model | Nominated |
References
- "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.
- 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.
- "MISS MALAYSIA WORLD 2013 CONTESTANT - JAYARUBINI". Missosology.info. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- Daniel (20 August 2014). "O Universo dos concursos: Miss Malaysia International 2014 Jayarubini Sambanthan". Ouniversodosconcursos.blogspot.com. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-07-22. Retrieved 2018-07-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- 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.
- "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.
External links
Awards and achievements | ||
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Preceded by Charissa Chong Su Huey |
Miss International Malaysia 2014 |
Succeeded by Immaculate Lojuki |