Indian-American actor and ‘Mean Girls’ star Avantika Vandanapu was named the South Asian Person of the Year by Harvard University on 10 April.  

The 19-year-old was recognised for her outstanding achievements and impact on both the international and Indian entertainment industries. 

Born to a Telugu family from Hyderabad, Vandanapu has featured in several Hollywood projects like ‘Mean Girls’, ‘Spin’, and ‘Senior Years’ and also debuted in Indian OTT series ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’.