Sara Tomko


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

Early life

Tomko was born in 1983 on Wright-Patterson [Air Force Base] near Dayton, Ohio, into a military family, and is of Polish, Slovak, and Native Americans in [the United States|Native American] descent, though she is not enrolled in any specific tribe. She grew up in Manassas, Virginia, and was classically trained as a singer and attended James Madison University in Virginia, graduating with a B.A. in theatre and dance.

Career

Tomko is known for her role as Asta Twelvetrees on Syfy's Resident Alien and several episodes as Once Upon a Time characters#Tiger Lily|Tiger Lily] in seasons six and seven of ABC's Once Upon a Time—returning for the series finale. She has also appeared in S.W.A.T., The Leftovers, Heartbeat, Sneaky Pete, and more. She has additionally had roles in the films The Terminators, Extracted, and 400 Days, among others.

Personal life

Tomko has been in a relationship with director Theodore "TJ" Pederson since November 2015, and the couple became engaged in November 2020; they married in May 2021.

Selected filmography

Film

Television