| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actress |
| Famous Role | ‘Devi Vishwakumar’ in “Never Have I Ever” (2020) |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters– 167 cm in meters– 1.67 m in feet & inches– 5’ 6” |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Web Series: “Never Have I Ever” (2020) as ‘Devi Vishwakumar’ |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 28 December 2001 (Friday) |
| Age (as in 2019) | 18 Years |
| Birthplace | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Hometown | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| School | • Trelawny Public School, Mississauga • Meadowvale Secondary School, Mississauga |
| College/University | She deferred her acceptance to the theatre program at York University, Toronto to do shooting for her acting project (Never Have I Ever). |
| Educational Qualification | High School Graduate |
| Ethnicity | She is of Sri Lankan Tamil descent, but she identifies herself as a Tamil and Canadian. [1]Now |
| Hobbies | Singing, Playing the Piano, Painting, Hiking, Going to Art Galleries, Riding her Motorcycle, and Playing Video Games |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father– Ram Selvarajah (IT Specialist) Mother– Kiruthiha Kulendiren (Works in Marketing Field) |
| Siblings | Brother– Vishwaa Ramakrishnan |
| Favourite Things | |
| Food | Pretzels |
| Dessert | Donuts |
| Actress(s) | Mindy Kaling, Nayanthara |
| Film | Bollywood– Chandramukhi (2005) Hollywood– Get Out (2017) |
| Fictional Character | Hermione Granger |
| Singer(s) | Rex Orange County, Childish Gambino, Doja Cat |
| Band | Panic! At The Disco |
| Shows | The Office (2005-13), Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013), Parks and Recreation (2009), When They See Us (2019), Black Mirror (2011) |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Basketball Team | Toronto Raptors |
| Video Games | Nintendo, Crossing: New Horizons, Super Smash Bros |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
- Maitreyi Ramakrishnan hails from Sri Lankan Tamil roots, with her family seeking refuge in Canada following the Sri Lankan Civil War (1983-2009).
- Maitreyi, having grown up in a multicultural setting, received training in both Bharatanatyam and Ballet dance styles. Additionally, she has acquired piano-playing skills.
- In grade 10, she embarked on her acting journey by participating in school plays. Her debut role was as ‘Urleen’ in the play “Footloose.” As she progressed to grade 12, she expanded her creative horizons by taking up the roles of playwright, director, and producer. These newfound responsibilities were assigned as part of her drama classes.
- At the same time, she joined a Jazz band and contributed her piano skills to the musical ensemble.
- Maitreyi’s deep affection for Disney and Marvel comics initially led her to aspire for a career in animation. However, during her final year of school, she chose a different path and decided to pursue acting instead. Reflecting on her decision, she explained that what started as a casual involvement in after-school plays and musicals soon transformed into a profound passion. She came to realize that dedicating herself to this art form would not only bring immense joy but also enrich her entire being.
- In 2019, she actively participated in student walkout protests opposing Doug Ford’s proposal to reduce funding for education.
View this post on InstagramEven though we are unable to vote at the moment, our actions still hold significance and that’s what truly counts ✊ #studentssayno (? @zoe.p1 )On April 5, 2019 at 4:26pm, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shared a post on Instagram (@maitreyiramakrishnan).
- Mindy Kaling handpicked Maitreyi from a pool of 15,000 applicants who tried out for the role in the show, Never Have I Ever, in 2019. To audition for the show, Maitreyi improvised a tape at a nearby library using her mother’s camera, with her best friend encouraging her to give it a shot. Subsequently, she was requested to send four additional videos, following which her screen test was conducted in Los Angeles. Eventually, Maitreyi successfully landed the lead character role in the show. Alongside her, her closest companion
- The media praised her performance on the show due to the unique combination of an open casting call and her Tamil Canadian identity, which gained her significant popularity.
- She was recognized by The Today Show in 2019 as one of the “eighteen Groundbreakers,” a group of girls who are breaking barriers and making a positive impact on the world.
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