Sara Tomko  | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress | 
| Years active | 2008–present | 
Sara Tomko is a film, theatre & television actress known for playing Asta Twelvetrees in Resident Alien[1] She is also a singer, artist, producer and poet living in Los Angeles.
Early life
She was born on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio into a military family and was classically trained as a singer.[2] Tomko attended James Madison University, graduating with a BA in Theatre and Dance.[3]
Career
She is best known for her role as Asta Twelvetrees on SYFY's Resident Alien and Tiger Lily on ABC's Once Upon a Time, her most high-profile roles to date.[4][5][6][7][8] She is also known for having appeared in S.W.A.T., The Leftovers,[9] Heartbeat, Sneaky Pete (2015), and more.[10] She also appeared in the movies The Terminators (2009), Extracted (2012), 400 Days (2015), and Suicide for Beginners (2022).[11][10][12]
Personal life
She has been married to director Theodore Pederson since 2021, whom she was dating for five years before that.[13]
Filmography
Film
- Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008 direct-to-video film) - Betsy Case (2008)
 - 2012: Doomsday - Wakanna (2008)
 - The Terminators (2009)
 - Extracted (2012)
 - 400 Days (2015)
 
Television
- Resident Alien - Asta Twelvetrees
 - Once Upon a Time - Tiger Lily
 - S.W.A.T.
 - The Leftovers - Cavewoman (in "Axis Mundi")
 - Heartbeat
 - Sneaky Pete
 
References
- ↑ Caruso, Nick (25 August 2022). "Resident Alien's Sara Tomko Unpacks Asta's Heartbreaking Confession". TVLine. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
 - ↑ Stine, Alison (26 February 2022). ""Resident Alien" star Sara Tomko on otherness and relationships: "It's so hard to be human". Salon. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
 - ↑ "CVPA Spotlight Series: Meredith Garretson and Sara Tomko". 13 April 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
 - ↑ "'Once Upon a Time' Sneak Peek: Tiger Lily Comes to Hook's... Rescue?". Yahoo Entertainment. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
 - ↑  May 08, Natalie Abrams; EDT, 2017 at 07:00 PM. "'Once Upon a Time' Bosses Tease 'Satisfying' Finale". EW.com. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Napoli, Jessica. "ABC Announces 'Once Upon a Time's Midseason Premiere Date". TV Insider. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
 - ↑ Rosario, Alexandra Del (9 December 2021). "'Resident Alien': Showrunner & Cast Tease "Slow Burn" Of Season 2, Alex Borstein's Guest Star Stint – TCA". Deadline. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
 - ↑ Miller, Liz Shannon (1 April 2021). "'Resident Alien': Sara Tomko Breaks Down Season 1's Emotional Ending and How Often Alan Tudyk Was Actually in the Alien Costu". Collider. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
 - ↑ Ryan, Maureen (2 December 2015). "Damon Lindelof on 'Leftovers' Season 2 Finale, That Wild Cavewoman Opener, Twitter". Variety. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
 - 1 2 "Sara Tomko". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
 - ↑ "Wil Daniels Stars in Odd Dark Comedy 'Suicide for Beginners' Trailer | FirstShowing.net". www.firstshowing.net. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
 - ↑ "Sara Tomko | BFI". www2.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on 16 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
 - ↑ "Resident Alien's Sara Tomko Got Engaged When President Biden was Elected: 'It Was a Big Week'". Peoplemag. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
 
External links
- Sara Tomko at IMDb