Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 28/12/2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan starred in Netflix's dance comedy Best of the Best, which was released in September 2026 and led by her alongside Priyanka Kedia. The film centers on friendship, ambition, and dance, and marked a major on-screen return for Ramakrishnan after Never Have I Ever.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was announced as the face and narrator of Fable & Mane's 2026 global campaign, which was filmed in India. The campaign focused on the brand's Holiroots hair oil and positioned her as the sole star of the promotional film.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan appeared as Countess Crow in the fifth season of The Boys. The guest role placed her in the series' Teenage Kix superhero group and added another live-action television credit to her post-Never Have I Ever career.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan appeared in Pokémon's 2026 Super Bowl commercial, which also featured Lady Gaga and Trevor Noah. The ad launched a year-long campaign celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was cast in a recurring role in the second season of Elle, Prime Video's prequel series to Legally Blonde. The role continued her move into new television projects after the end of Never Have I Ever.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous Role | 'Devi Vishwakumar' in 'Never Have I Ever' (2020-2023) |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| 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 |
Personal Life
| Ethnicity | Sri Lankan Tamil descent, identifies herself as Tamil and Canadian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Ram Selvarajah |
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| Mother | Kiruthiha Kulendiren |
| Siblings | Vishwaa Ramakrishnan (older brother) |
Career
| Debut | Web Series: 'Never Have I Ever' (2020) as 'Devi Vishwakumar' |
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| Notable Voice Roles | Priya Mangal in 'Turning Red' (2022), Zipp Storm in 'My Little Pony' franchise, Beesha Balti in 'The Twits' (2025) |
| Film Appearances | Slanted (2025), Freakier Friday (2025), The Twits (2025), Best of the Best (2026), The Angry Birds Movie 3 (2026), The Netherfield Girls (upcoming Netflix rom-com adaptation of Pride and Prejudice) |
| TV Appearances | Guest role as Countess Crow in 'The Boys' Season 5 (April 2026), recurring role in 'Elle' Season 2 (February 2026) |
Favourites
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| Dessert | Donuts | ||||
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| Fictional Character | Hermione Granger | ||||
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| Band | Panic! At The Disco | ||||
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| Sport | Basketball | ||||
| Basketball Team | Toronto Raptors | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan's family sought refuge in Canada following the Sri Lankan Civil War. | |
| 2. She is skilled in Bharatanatyam, Ballet, and piano. | |
| 3. Starting in grade 10, she engaged in acting, writing, directing, and producing plays. | |
| 4. In 2019, she joined student walkout demonstrations against education budget reductions. | |
| 5. Out of 15,000 applicants, Mindy Kaling selected her for 'Never Have I Ever'. | |
| 6. The Today Show recognized her as one of the eighteen Groundbreakers in 2019. | |
| 7. She created her audition tape at a local library using her mother's camera before being offered the role. | |
| 8. Never Have I Ever was viewed by over 40 million households globally during its four-season run. |
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