Sara Tomko
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Sara Tomko (born October 19, 1983) is an American actress known for playing Asta Twelvetrees in the science-fiction comedy series Resident Alien.
Sara Tomko | |
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Tomko in 2024 | |
| Born | October 19, 1983 Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, US |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Resident Alien |
| Spouse |
Theodore Pederson (m. 2021) |
Early life
Tomko was born in 1983 on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio, into a military family,[1] and is of Polish and Slovak descent.[2] She has stated that she is also of Native American descent, though she is not enrolled in any specific tribe.[3] She grew up in Manassas, Virginia,[4] and was classically trained as a singer[1] and attended James Madison University in Virginia, graduating with a B.A. in theatre and dance.[4]
Career
Tomko is known for her role as Asta Twelvetrees on Syfy's Resident Alien[5] and three episodes as Tiger Lily in season seven of ABC's Once Upon a Time[6]—returning for the series finale.[7] She has also appeared in S.W.A.T., The Leftovers,[8] Heartbeat, Sneaky Pete, and more.[9] She has additionally had roles in the films The Terminators (2009), Extracted (2012), and 400 Days (2015), among others.[9][10]
Personal life
Tomko has been in a relationship with director Theodore "TJ" Pederson since November 2015, and the couple became engaged in November 2020;[11] they married in May 2021.[12]
Selected filmography
Film
| 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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | The Leftovers | The Woman | Episode: "Axis Mundi" |
| 2016 | Heartbeat | Dr. Blackhorse | Episode: "The Inverse" |
| 2017 | The Son | Lena | Episode: "Honey Hunt" |
| Once Upon a Time | Tiger Lily | 4 episodes | |
| 2018 | S.W.A.T. | Officer Donna Gentry | Episode: "Contamination" |
| Sneaky Pete | Suzanne | 2 episodes | |
| 2021– | Resident Alien | Asta Twelvetrees | Main cast |
References
External links
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