Sara Tomko

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Sara Tomko
close-up of Sara Tomko wearing Blue and Gold at M. Yazbeck Media Studio in Vancouver
Sara Tomko 03-31-22 M. Yazbeck Media
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActress
Years active2008–present
Known forResident Alien
Spouse
Theodore Pederson
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(m. 2021)​

Sara Tomko is an American actress known for playing Asta Twelvetrees in the science-fiction comedy series Resident Alien.[1]

Early life[edit]

Tomko was born on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, into a military family, and was classically trained as a singer.[2] She attended James Madison University, graduating with a BA in theatre and dance.[3]

Career[edit]

Tomko is known for her roles as Asta Twelvetrees on Syfy's Resident Alien and Tiger Lily on ABC's Once Upon a Time.[4][5][6][7][8] She has also appeared in S.W.A.T., The Leftovers,[9] Heartbeat, Sneaky Pete, and more.[10] She has additionally had roles in the films The Terminators (2009), Extracted (2012), and 400 Days (2015), among others.[11][10][12]

Personal life[edit]

Tomko has been married to director Theodore Pederson since 2021.[13]

Selected filmography[edit]

Film[edit]

List of film appearances, with year, title, and role shown
Year Title Role Notes
2008 Journey to the Center of the Earth Betsy Case
2012: Doomsday Wakanna
2009 The Terminators Pallas
2012 Extracted Minnie
2015 400 Days reporter

Television[edit]

List of television appearances, with year, title, and role shown
Year Title Role Notes
2015 The Leftovers The Woman Season 2, episode "Axis Mundi"
2016 Heartbeat Dr. Blackhorse 1 episode
2017 The Son Lena 1 episode
Once Upon a Time Tiger Lily 4 episodes
2018 S.W.A.T. Officer Donna Gentry 1 episode
Sneaky Pete Suzanne 2 episodes
2021– Resident Alien Asta Twelvetrees 31 episodes

References[edit]

  1. ^ Caruso, Nick (August 25, 2022). "Resident Alien's Sara Tomko Unpacks Asta's Heartbreaking Confession". TVLine. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  2. ^ Stine, Alison (February 26, 2022). ""Resident Alien" star Sara Tomko on otherness and relationships: "It's so hard to be human". Salon. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  3. ^ "CVPA Spotlight Series: Meredith Garretson and Sara Tomko". April 13, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  4. ^ "'Once Upon a Time' Sneak Peek: Tiger Lily Comes to Hook's... Rescue?". Yahoo Entertainment. April 14, 2017. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  5. ^ May 8, Natalie Abrams; EDT, 2017 at 07:00 PM. "'Once Upon a Time' Bosses Tease 'Satisfying' Finale". EW.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Napoli, Jessica (December 15, 2017). "ABC Announces 'Once Upon a Time's Midseason Premiere Date". TV Insider. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  7. ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (December 9, 2021). "'Resident Alien': Showrunner & Cast Tease "Slow Burn" of Season 2, Alex Borstein's Guest Star Stint – TCA". Deadline. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  8. ^ Miller, Liz Shannon (April 1, 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 March 16, 2023.
  9. ^ Ryan, Maureen (December 2, 2015). "Damon Lindelof on 'Leftovers' Season 2 Finale, That Wild Cavewoman Opener, Twitter". Variety. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  10. ^ a b "Sara Tomko". TVGuide.com. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  11. ^ "Wil Daniels Stars in Odd Dark Comedy 'Suicide for Beginners' Trailer | FirstShowing.net". www.firstshowing.net. April 22, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  12. ^ "Sara Tomko | BFI". www2.bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  13. ^ "Resident Alien's Sara Tomko Got Engaged When President Biden was Elected: 'It Was a Big Week'". Peoplemag. Retrieved March 16, 2023.

External links[edit]

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