The Details of Identity
Full Name: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan
Date of Birth: December 28, 2001
Age: 21 Years (in 2024 and Beyond)
Born In: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Nationality: Canadian
Religion: Hinduism
Occupation: Actress
Horoscope: Capricorn
Physical Appearance
Height; 5 feet 6 inches
Body Weight: Approx 50 kilograms
Body Measurements: 32-26-32
Eye Color; Black
Hair Color: Black

Family Background
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is born to Eelam Tamil Hindu parents who have migrated from Sri Lanka to Canada as refugees due to the civil war. She prefers identifying as Tamil Canadian rather than Sri Lankan.

Father: Ram Selvarajah
Mother: Kiruthiha Kulendiren
Sibling: Brother – Vishwaa Ramakrishnan
Marital Status: Single
Favorites
Color: White
Place: London
Food: Pizza, Burger
Singers: Rex Orange County, Childish Gambino, Doja Cat
Actor: Steve Carrell

Early Life and Education
Maitreyi was raised in Mississauga, Ontario, where she attended Lisgar Middle School before graduating from Meadowvale Secondary School. Initially interested in animation, she later decided to pursue acting during her final year of high school.

After securing her breakthrough role in Netflix’s Never Have I Ever, she deferred her acceptance to York University in Toronto, where she had planned to study theatre. In 2021, she postponed her studies again, switching her focus to Human Rights and Equity Studies.

Acting Career
Breakthrough with “Never Have I Ever”
Maitreyi made her professional acting debut in 2020 as Devi Vishwakumar, the lead character in Netflix’s teen comedy-drama Never Have I Ever. She got the part after stringent selection from about 15,000 candidates in an open casting call held by Mindy Kaling.

Her audition tape at a local library was done with her mother’s camera. After several rounds of testing, her seventh and final screen tests booked her a ticket to Los Angeles, leading to her being cast in the series when she was only 17 years old.

The show, which was loosely based on Mindy Kaling’s teenage life, became very popular with audiences and ran for four seasons until June 2023. Maitreyi was acclaimed for her performance, for which she got nominated for an Independent Spirit Award, a Canadian Screen Award, an MTV Movie & TV Award, and two People’s Choice Awards. In 2020, Variety praised her acting as a “breakout performance”, and Netflix reported that 40 million households worldwide had streamed the series.

Other Film and Television Roles
In 2022, she made her voice acting debut as Priya Mangal in Pixar’s animated film Turning Red, portraying a deadpan, mellow Indian-Canadian teenager.

She also became the voice of Zipp Storm in the My Little Pony franchise, lending her voice to:

My Little Pony: Tell Your Tale (YouTube series, April 2022)
My Little Pony: Make Your Mark (Netflix series, September 2022)
My Little Pony: Winter Wishday (Netflix special, November 2022)
My Little Pony: Bridlewoodstock (June 2023)
In 2021, Time Magazine recognized her as a Breakout Actor in the Time 100 Next list, which highlights emerging influential figures.

She also participated in several charity projects, including a live reading of Twelfth Night in May 2020, helping raise funds for a hospital in Chicago during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Upcoming Projects
Maitreyi is set to make her feature film debut in Netflix’s romantic comedy The Netherfield Girls, a modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.

Brand Collaborations & Recognition
In March 2022, she became a brand ambassador for American Eagle as part of their “Member’s Always: Future Together” campaign.
She received the Radius Award at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards, recognizing her global influence on television.

Interesting Facts
She is of Tamil descent.
Initially considered a career in animation before choosing acting.
Was encouraged by her drama teacher to explore acting professionally.
A huge Marvel Comics and Disney fan.
Supports the Toronto Raptors basketball team.