Sherri Saum

Birth Name:

Sherri M. Saum

Birth Place:

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Profession

Actress, Director

Is a volunteer with the non-profit organization Kusewera, which aids children's education in Malawi
Studied Psychology at Ohio State University and New York University
Made her screen acting debut in the soap opera "Sunset Beach" in 1997
Started out as a model before transitioning into acting
Quote: "(On "The Fosters"): "I had that moment of oh my gosh, I have to prepare to be this lesbian․ And then I just threw that all out the window and decided I'm just going to love her, love Stef [my wife on the show], and surround everything in love․""
Best known for her role as Vanessa Hart in "Sunset Beach" and as Lena Adams in "The Fosters․"
Had a recurring role as the character Keri Reynolds in the soap opera "One Life to Live" from 2001 to 2003
Went on a study abroad program in Madrid when she was in college and has visited Spain once a year ever since

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