Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Biography, Age, Height, Religion, Nationality, Net Worth

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan - Quick Profile Overview

By A M Updated: Aug 19, 2024, 10:39 IST
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Overview: 
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  • Education: Graduate
  • Religion: Hinduism
  • Nationality: Canadian
  • Profession: Actress
  • Hometown: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Physical Appearance:
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Is A Total Slay With Toned AF Abs In A Cut-Out Dress

  • Height: 5 feet 6 inches
  • Weight: 50 kg (approx.)
  • Body Measurements: 32-26-32
  • Eye Color: Black
  • Hair Color: Black

Family:
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Brother, Mother, Father (Family Members)

  • Father: Ram Selvarajah
  • Mother: Kiruthiha Kulendiren
  • Brother: Vishwaa Ramakrishnan

Favorites:

  • Color: White
  • Place: London
  • Food: Pizza, Burger
  • Singer: Rex Orange County, Childish Gambino, Doja Cat
  • Actor: Steve Carrell

Early Life and Education:
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan Was Accepted To York U Before Mindy Kaling Discovered Her - Narcity

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, is of Tamil heritage. Her parents fled Sri Lanka due to the civil war and settled in Canada. Maitreyi identifies strongly with her Tamil Canadian roots. She attended Lisgar Middle School and Meadowvale Secondary School. During her final year of high school, she decided to pursue acting, a decision that led to her role in Never Have I Ever. She initially planned to attend York University in Toronto for theatre but deferred her admission to focus on her acting career, later changing her major to human rights and equity studies.

Career:

Never Have I Ever' star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan on dating and grief as a brown teen

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan rose to fame with her role as Devi Vishwakumar in the Netflix series Never Have I Ever. She was selected from 15,000 applicants in an open casting call led by Mindy Kaling. Despite having no professional acting experience, she with her audition and landed the role. Her portrayal of Devi received widespread acclaim, and the show became a major success, streaming to 40 million households worldwide. Maitreyi also lent her voice to the Pixar film Turning Red and various My Little Pony projects. In addition to acting, she has participated in philanthropic initiatives, like a live reading of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night to support a Chicago hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also been featured in Time’s Time 100 Next list as a Breakout Actor.

Facts:

  • Maitreyi identifies as Tamil Canadian.
  • She initially considered becoming an animator before pursuing acting.
  • She is a Marvel and Disney enthusiast.
  • She is a fan of the Toronto Raptors.

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