Sarah Roemer

Biography:  Birth Name: Sarah Christine Roemer  Sarah Christine Roemer is an American actress and model. She is better known for her roles in the films Disturbia, Asylum and Fired Up. Early life Roemer was born in San Diego, California. She began modeling at the age of 15 after she was discovered buying coffee at a local 7-Eleven while attending Horizon Jr/Sr High School. Career In 2006 Sarah 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 portrays Ashley Carlson, a love interest and neighbour of Shia 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. A sequel was announced in 2008, but it is believed to have been canceled. She also starred alongside Dakota Fanning, Kristen Stewart and Virginia Madsen in the Kate Hudson-directed short film "Cutlass". In 2008 Sarah starred alongside Travis Van Winkle and Ellen Hollman in Asylum. The film had a budget of $11 million and was to have a theatrical release. Final Destination 2 director David R. Ellis was announced to direct the project. The film was released on July 15, 2008 to negative reviews and was released straight-to-DVD by 20th Century Fox. In June 2008 it was announced Roemer had signed on Screen Gems teen comedy film Fired Up  starring alongside Danneel Harris, Molly Sims and Eric Christian Olsen. Roemer portrays Carly Davidson, a confident head captain of her high school's failing cheerleading squad. The film was released February 20, 2009 to negative reviews. The film 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 endured 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 will appear in the upcoming NBC drama series The Event, which is set to premiere in Fall 2010.