Canadian actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan played Devi Vishwakumar in Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever” (2020-2023) and voiced in Pixar’s “Turning Red” (2022). She debuted in “Never Have I Ever” and was named a “Breakout Actor” in Time 100 Next in February 2021.
The actress became American Eagle’s “Member’s Always: Future Together” marketing ambassador in March 2022. In “The Netherfield Girls,” Ramakrishnan makes her feature acting debut in this Netflix romantic comedy inspired by Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.”
Sister and Brother Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
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The outstanding Canadian actor is close to her older brother Bishwaa Ramakrishnan. Bishwaa plays guitar professionally. Music, art, literature, and the Rolling Stones are his passions. His musical skill is displayed on stage as an aspiring musician.
The musician keeps his personal life secret on social media. The actress said on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that she always wanted to be the center of attention as a child and would make her brother’s birthday celebrations all about her.
This displays their lively and tight sibling bond. Her brother is essential to her, even though she has no sister. They encourage each other and share various experiences.
Ramakrishnan Parents
In a loving and caring family, Ramakrishnan was born on December 28, 2001, in Mississauga, Ontario. Ram Selvarajah, her father, is an Ontario government system analyst. This position has been his for 14 years beginning January 2008.
Kiruthiha Kulendiren, Maitreyi’s mother, works in marketing communication, according to certain reports. Various versions exist regarding her present employment position.
Kiruthiha keeps a low profile to protect her privacy. Her parents have supported and encouraged her throughout her professional career. Her accomplishment is due to their sacrifices to improve their family’s lives.
Ramakrishnan Ethnicity
Eelam Tamil Hindus gave birth to Ramakrishnan. Her parents came to Canada from Sri Lanka as civil war refugees. She strongly identifies as Tamil Canadian, not Sri Lankan. In an August 2019 Now Toronto interview, she stressed her Tamil-Canadian identity.
She stressed to her agency and publicist the necessity of being recognized as a Tamil Canadian. She made pains to mention her ethnicity and nationality in news releases. The Canadian actress belongs to Tamil culture but considers Canada her home.
She said her identity is not related to being Sri Lankan because Sri Lanka is not her country. Maitreyi enthusiastically embraces Tamil culture. She was cast by Mindy Kaling in 2019 after a 15,000-person open casting call. She made her audition tape in a library with her mother’s camera.
After four more videos, she was asked for a Los Angeles screen test and offered the position. Maitreyi was 17 and had no professional acting experience when cast. Her casting garnered media interest, notably in Canada, due to the innovative open casting call and her Tamil Canadian identity.
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