Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 29/12/2001 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
Latest News about Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan will co-lead the dance comedy 'Best of the Best', directed by Lena Khan, alongside Priyanka Kedia. The film is slated for release on Netflix on September 18, 2026.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan became the face of Fable & Mane's 2026 global campaign titled 'Where All Rituals Begin: From Ancient Lands to Modern Hands'. Filmed entirely in India, she serves as the sole star and narrator of the campaign video centered on the brand's Holiroots hair oil.
Ramakrishnan appeared in a guest role as Countess Crow, a member of the teenage superhero group Teenage Kix, in the fifth season of 'The Boys' in April 2026. The character is part of the show's expanding superhero universe.
Ramakrishnan appeared in a star-studded Pokémon 30th anniversary commercial during the 2026 Super Bowl, alongside Lady Gaga and Trevor Noah. The ad launched the brand's year-long campaign 'What's Your Favorite?' to celebrate the milestone.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan was cast in a recurring role for the second season of Prime Video's 'Elle', a prequel series to 'Legally Blonde', in February 2026. This marks her return to television in a significant new role following the conclusion 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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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/maitreyiramakrishnan/ |
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. |