Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is a Canadian actress of Tamil descent, born on December 28, 2001, in Mississauga, Ontario. She rose to fame for her breakout role as Devi Vishwakumar in the hit Netflix series Never Have I Ever (2020), created by Mindy Kaling. Her portrayal of Devi, a bright but awkward teenager dealing with the ups and downs of high school and family, won widespread praise for its authenticity and comedic charm. Maitreyi landed the role of Devi after a global casting call by Mindy Kaling, which drew over 15,000 applicants. Despite having no prior professional acting experience, Maitreyi's natural talent and charisma made her an instant star. Never Have I Ever has been a major succ...