Maitreyi Ramakrishnan: 11 facts about the Never Have I Ever actress you need to know
Find out Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's age, height and everything else about her here.
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1. Everything you need to know about Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
To paraphrase Wendy Williams, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is an icon, she’s a legend and she is the moment, now come on now. From her acting ability to her comedic skills, she looks set to become a huge star. Get to know her and what she’s been in here. [Amy Sussman/Getty Images]
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2. How old is Maitreyi Ramakrishnan?
Maitreyi was born in 2001. Her birthday is December 29. She is currently 19 years old. [@maitreyiramakrishnan via Instagram]
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3. How tall is Maitreyi Ramakrishnan?
Maitreyi is approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall which makes her height around 1.67 metres. [@maitreyiramakrishnan via Instagram]
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4. Where is Maitreyi Ramakrishnan from? Is she Canadian?
Maitreyi is Canadian. She was born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada and went to high school there. [@maitreyiramakrishnan via Instagram]
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5. Who plays Devi in Never Have I Ever on Netflix?
Maitreyi plays Devi Vishwakuma in 'Never Have I Ever' on Netflix. Created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, 'Never Have I Ever’ tells the story of an academic sophomore student hellbent on becoming popular. The show has received widespread acclaim from critics for its nuanced characters, brilliant script and Maitreyi’s standout performance. [Netflix]
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6. How was Maitreyi Ramakrishnan discovered by Mindy Kaling?
Maitreyi was discovered after her best friend, Shaharah Gaznabbi, told her that Mindy Kaling was holding an open call for a South Asian teen actress to play the lead in a new Netflix series. Following two auditions in LA, Maitreyi beat out over 15,000 other applicants to win the main part in 'Never Have I Ever' and the rest is history. She now considers Mindy a close friend and mentor and refers to her as her “fairy godmother” on social media. [@maitreyiramakrishnan via Instagram]
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7. What TV shows and movies has Maitreyi Ramakrishnan been in?
'Never Have I Ever’ is the first TV series that Maitreyi Ramakrishnan has ever been cast in. She was rehearsing for a school production of ‘Chicago’ when she auditioned for the role. She hasn’t appeared in any movies yet but, with her talent, we have no doubt that there will be many in her future. [@maitreyiramakrishnan via Instagram]
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8. How do you pronounce Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's name?
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's name is pronounced 'My-tray-ee'. Speaking to Now Toronto about her name and whether she ever considered changing or shortening it, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan said: "If you can say the character names in Game Of Thrones, you can say my Tamil name". [@maitreyiramakrishnan via Instagram]
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9. What is Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s ethnicity?
Maitreyi is of Tamil ethnicity. Her parents were refugees who moved to Canada to escape war in Sri Lanka. She hopes that her role in ’Never Have I Ever’ will help increase South Asian representation on screen. Speaking to Now Toronto, she said: "I want other Tamils all over the world to feel pride that Tamil people are making it." [@maitreyiramakrishnan via Instagram]
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10. Who is Maitreyi Ramakrishnan dating? Does she have a boyfriend?
Maitreyi currently appears to be single. However, she could be dating someone or be in a relationship in private. [@maitreyiramakrishnan via Instagram]
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11. What is Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s net worth?
Estimating net worths can be notoriously tricky. According to various sources, Maitreyi is currently estimated to have a net worth of roughly $500,000. TMZ recently reported that Maitreyi makes $20,000 per episode of Never Have I Ever, which means that she earned $200,000 for the first season. [@maitreyiramakrishnan via Instagram]
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12. Is Maitreyi Ramakrishnan on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Snapchat?
Maitreyi Ramkrishnanan is a social media queen. You can follow her via @maitreyiramakrishnan on Instagram and TikTok and @ramakrishnann on Twitter. She doesn’t appear to have a public Snapchat account. [@maitreyiramakrishnan via Instagram]
