Ramakrishnan has already finished shooting its fourth and final season in August 2022 and said goodbye to her character, as reported by Marie Claire. Never Have I Ever has released three hilarious seasons of the show that only increases the fan base with every passing year. With the stunning writing of the show that made her go through cringe moments and awkward encounters, Devi became the representation of every teenager. No matter the race, gender, or background, Devi’s messy life experiences were universal. While Ramakrishnan admitted that she put pressure on herself for being thrust into the spotlight, she slowly grew comfortable with the popularity and acceptance of her character. While the actress never took acting lessons, she credits The Office for her comedic timing and improv, a show where Kaling played the hilarious character of Kelly Kapoor and worked as a writer. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan plays the role of an endearing yet awkward first-generation Indian-American in her family. There are various reasons for her rise to stardom, but one of the most central aspects has been the relatable character she portrayed on screen. By engaging audiences, Ramakrishnan also became a famous face on social media, as she has over 3.3 million followers on Instagram. The second season saw her salary hiked to $26,250 per episode, while she received a $100,000 bonus before the show returned for its third season. The actress made only $21,000 per episode for the first season, comparatively less than the other experienced actors on the show. With Netflix being an advocate for pay parity, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan saw a hike in her salary with every passing season of the show. As the Hollywood Reporter mentioned, the show's success surpassed expectations as the first season was viewed by 40 million member accounts worldwide. Ramakrishnan felt empowered to be a voice through the character as she became an Asian leading lady for a teen comedy.
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When the show released its first season in 2020, fans worldwide were instantly enraptured by the Kaling-created series that showed the strength behind race representation and humor. Shooting for the first season began in 2019 after Maitreyi graduated high school and moved to LA.
Ramakrishnan got a chance to work and be friends with Mindy Kaling, the show's creator, who guided the actress throughout the filming of Never Have I Ever. She beat 15,000 other prospective applicants to bag the role of Devi Vishwakumar, a fifteen-year-old high school student at Sherman Oaks High, as noted by Elle Canada. In her first major production audition, the actress went through several rounds and had to submit six tapes before she was flown into LA. RELATED: The Mindy Kaling Story: How Kelly Kapoor From 'The Office' Built Her Empireĭuring a friend’s hangout, her group decided to film tapes and submit them for fun. According to Teen Vogue, when graduation was around the corner, Maitreyi’s best friend forwarded her a tweet from Mindy Kaling about an open casting call looking for a young South-Asian actress for an upcoming role. During high school, she played Velma in her high school’s musical production of Chicago, hoping to pursue acting in college.
Growing up in Canada, the young actress always wanted to hone her acting skills and learn new techniques. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s parents moved from Sri Lanka to Ontario soon before the actress was born.
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