Sara Tomko
Sara Tomko is an American actress, producer, singer and poet known for playing Asta Twelvetrees in Resident Alien[1] and Tiger Lily in Once Upon a Time.[2]
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Born | October 19, 1983 |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2008–present |
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.[3] Tomko attended James Madison University, graduating with a BA in Theatre and Dance.[4]
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.[5][6][7][8][9] She is also known for having appeared in S.W.A.T., The Leftovers,[10] Heartbeat, Sneaky Pete (2015), and more.[11] She also appeared in the movies The Terminators (2009), Extracted (2012), 400 Days (2015), and Suicide for Beginners (2022).[12][11][13]
Personal life
She has been married to director Theodore Pederson since 2021, whom she was dating for five years before that.[14]
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)
- Son of Ghostman (2013)
- 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.
- Mitovich, Matt Webb (20 January 2017). "Once Upon a Time Casts Tiger Lily, to Serve as Blast From Hook's Dark Past". 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.
- 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.
- "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