Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is a Canadian actress who skyrocketed to fame as the lead in Netflix’s coming-of-age series “Never Have I Ever” (2020-2023). Born in Mississauga to Sri Lankan Tamil parents, Ramakrishnan won the role through an open casting call, beating 15,000 applicants for her professional acting debut.
The young star has become a prominent voice for South Asian representation in Hollywood while balancing her acting career with university studies. She’s known for her witty social media presence and advocacy for diversity in entertainment. Ramakrishnan maintains close ties to her Tamil heritage while navigating Hollywood fame.
When not filming, she enjoys anime, video games, and spending time with family. Ramakrishnan has expressed interest in directing and writing in the future. Her breakout role as Devi Vishwakumar has made her one of the most recognizable Gen Z stars, with a carefully curated career that prioritizes meaningful projects over quantity.
