Sarah Roemer

Sarah Christine Roemer (born August 28, 1984) is an American actress and model. She is known for her roles in the films Disturbia, Asylum, and Fired Up. She is currently starring in the NBC thriller The Event. It is her first television project.Roemer was born in San Diego, California. She began modeling at the age of 16 after she was discovered while buying coffee at a local 7-Eleven while attending Horizon Jr/Sr High School.In 2006 Roemer made her screen debut portraying Lacey Kimble in the horror film The Grudge 2. She portrays a high school student and young cheerleader. The film was released October 13, 2006. Despite a negative critical reception, the film managed to have box office success grossing $70,711,175 worldwide. She also had a small role in the independent film Wristcutters: A Love Story portraying Rachel. In 2007 she starred alongside Shia LaBeouf, Carrie-Anne Moss and David Morse in Paramount Pictures American thriller Disturbia. She portrayed Ashley Carlson, a love interest and neighbour of LaBeouf's character. Filming took place in January 6, 2006 to April 28, 2006 with a budget of $20 million. The film was released on April 13, 2007 to a positive critical reception. The film debuted at #1 in its first week at the box office with $23 million, ultimately grossing $117,760,134. She also starred alongside Dakota Fanning, Kristen Stewart and Virginia Madsen in the Kate Hudson-directed short film "Cutlass".

In 2008 Roemer starred alongside Travis Van Winkle and Ellen Hollman in Asylum. The film had a budget of $11 million and was directed by David Ellis, who also directed Final Destination 2. The film was released straight-to-DVD on July 15, 2008. In 2009, Roemer starred in the teen comedy film Fired Up. The film was released on February 20 to mostly negative reviews, and failed to cover its $20 million budget. In 2009 Roemer portrayed Andy Wilson, the daughter of Richard Gere's character Parker Wilson in the American drama film Hachiko: A Dog's Story. The film is an American adaptation of the 1987 Japanese film 'Hachikō Monogatari. The film enjoyed worldwide box office success, grossing $41,492,583 in foreign countries. Critical reception was positive. She also starred in the independent film Falling Up which was released to mixed reviews and was released straight-to-DVD in late 2009. The film stars Snoop Dogg and Rachel Leigh Cook. Roemer appeared in the music video for "Come Back To Me" by American Idol contestant David Cook. In 2010 she starred in the independent drama/thriller Locked In, portraying Emma Sawyer. The film which co-starred Eliza Dushku was released straight-to-DVD but was released around the festival circuit. She was also an associate producer. She also portrayed the role of the central character Madison Walker in the independent drama Waking Madison which is yet to have an official release date. She will also appear as Kristen in another independent film, a romantic comedy, The Con Artist. To be released in 2010, the film will also star Donald Sutherland and Rebecca Romijn. Roemer can currently be seen in the NBC drama series The Event, which premiered on September 20, 2010.