The South Asian Association (SAA) honored Indian-American actress Avantika Vandanapu as the ‘South Asian Person of the Year’ on April 9, 2024, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
She was recognized for her accomplishments and major contributions to both the world and Indian entertainment sectors.
About Avantika Vandanapu:
- Avantika was born on January 25, 2005, in California, USA, to an Indian family originally from Hyderabad, Telangana.
- She began her career as a child artist and appeared in Telugu films such as Brahmotsavam and Manamantha.
- She played the lead in Disney’s original film ‘Spin’ (2021) and then appeared in Netflix’s ‘Senior Year’ (2022).
- She also debuted in the Indian OTT (Over-the-Top) series ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ (2024).
