Meet the popular Canadian actress, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who played the titular role of 'Devi Vishwakumar' in the teen series, 'Never Have I Ever'.
The popular Netflix teen series, Never Have I Ever, became one of the most loved American series after the release of its first season in 2020. Helmed by actress, producer, and comedian Mindy Kaling, the show was reported to be loosely based on Mindy’s childhood experiences. The series, which released four seasons, received a lot of love and critical appreciation from the audience.
Apart from the amazing storyline, it was the stellar cast of talented actors which drew the attention of many. From Poorna Jagannathan, Richa Moorjani, Senthil Ramamurthy, Darren Barnet and many others, the show has some prolific actors. However, it is the protagonist of the show, ‘Devi Vishwakumar’, played by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who stole the show.
All the fun moments in the series wouldn’t have worked if 'Devi' wasn’t such a delightful character. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan beautifully portrays Devi's diverse shades, and she received a lot of applause for her performance. Today, let us learn some unknown facts about the Canadian actress, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.
Born on December 28, 2001, Maitreyi was raised in Mississauga, Ontario and completed her high school from there. She comes from a Tamil-speaking Hindu family whose family sought refuge in Canada due to the civil war in Sri Lanka. Her father, Ram Selvarajah, is an IT Specialist, and her mother, Kiruthiha Kulendiren, is a Marketing Officer.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan learned about the open auditions for the series through one of her friends. Her friend told Maitreyi that Mindy Kaling was holding an open call for a South Asian teen actress to play the lead in a new Netflix series.
Maitreyi was rehearsing for her school play when she went to audition for the role of ‘Devi Vishwakumar’. She tried her luck, and after two auditions in LA, Maitreyi bagged the lead role in the show, beating over 15,000 applicants. Maitreyi shares a close bond with Mindy now and calls her her ‘fairy godmother’.
In an interaction with Now Toronto, Maitreyi talked about her role in the series and shared how she wants to make people of her community proud. In her words:
“I want other Tamils all over the world to feel pride that Tamil people are making it.”
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan expanded her acting profile after starring in Never Have I Ever. In 2022, she lent her voice to the character of ‘Priya Mangal’ in Pixar’s film Turning Red and the animated comedy My Little Pony. Her upcoming projects include a romantic comedy film, The Netherfield Girls, which is an adaptation of Jane Austin’s novel, Pride and Prejudice. Apart from being a stunning actress, Maitryi is a skilled piano player and a member of a jazz band.
There is no doubt that Maitreyi Ramakrishnan ruled the hearts of millions with her portrayal of ‘Devi Vishwakumar’ in the series Never Have I Ever. But do you know how much she charged per episode of the show? According to a report in TMZ, the gorgeous actress made 20,000 US dollars per episode. She bagged many other projects; her current net worth is reported to be around 500,000 US dollars.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is certainly a pride of every Tamilian, as her tremendous fanbase and global fame are unbeatable. What do you think about her? Let us know.
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