Rubini Sambanthan is a Malaysian model, actress and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss International Malaysia 2014 and competed in Miss International 2014 held in Tokyo, Japan.
Early life Rubini was born in Kajang, Selangor. She is of Malaysian, Indian and Nepalese descent. She is fluent in English and Malay. She graduated in finance and accounting.
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 won Miss International Malaysia 2014, and represented Malaysia at Miss International 2014 held in Tokyo.
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 first runner-up and won a subsidiary title for Best National Costume.
Modeling Asia's Next Top Model She was scouted for the sixth cycle of the competition, becoming one of the 14 contestants. Rubini was placed in the top nine and was eliminated from the competition in the fourth episode.
After 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. In 2019, she debuted her first acting gig as Laura in Devoted with actor Faizal Hussein.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Language Notes2022 Ada Hantu 2HanaMalayCredited as Rubi Rubini.2025Neer Mel NeruppuPeggyTamil
Television Year Title Role Channel Notes2019Devoted LauraViuViu original series. Credited as Rubini.2020Ben & Bella JasmineTV3Miniseries presented by Nescafé Blend & Brew. Credited as Rubi.Biar Mereka Cemburu Marsha GordonAstro & iQIYICredited as Rubi.2022One Cent ThiefMimiAstroAstro original series. Credited as Rubi Rubini.2025Aadhira AadhiraAstro & Astro VinmeenAstro original series. Debut Tamil language drama
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominated work Result Ref.2020Korea International Creator Festival (IMCF)Best Social Media Star MY rowspan="3" 2019 Stail EH! Awards Choice Model 2016Stail EH! AwardsBest Model
References
External links Rubini S. BASE Model Management