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Unknown High Schooler Shines as Star of Netflix Comedy ‘Never Have I Ever’

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Diedre Johnson Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s story is one of talent and preparation meeting opportunity.The Tamil-Canadian actor is the first teenager of South Asian descent to star in an American comedy series, getting the part of Devi in Netflix’s “Never Have I Ever” straight out of high school with no pro acting credits.

Her work was praised by critics and viewers alike. In this episode of Netflix’s “Scene Stealers” series, Variety editor and host Jenelle Riley talks with Ramakrishnan and Artios award-winning casting directors Collin Daniel and Brett Greenstein about the positive response to the show (loosely based on Mindy Kaling’s own teen years), how the young actor made the cut, and how she was able to give such a convincing performance.

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