Sherri Saum Biography

Fast Facts

• 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․""
• Had a recurring role as the character Keri Reynolds in the soap opera "One Life to Live" from 2001 to 2003
• Best known for her role as Vanessa Hart in "Sunset Beach" and as Lena Adams in "The Fosters․"
• Went on a study abroad program in Madrid when she was in college and has visited Spain once a year ever since