Erin Zariah Sanders[1] (born January 19, 1991[2]) is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Quinn Pensky on Zoey 101, Camille Roberts on Big Time Rush, and for portraying Eden Baldwin on The Young and the Restless in 2008. She appeared as Chris on ABC Family's Melissa and Joey and starred in the film Guilty at 17, which premiered on Lifetime.
Erin Sanders | |
|---|---|
 Sanders in 2023 | |
| Born | Erin Zariah Sanders January 19, 1991 Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse |
Adam Johan (m. 2024) |
| Website | erinsanders |
Early life
editErin Sanders was born in Santa Monica, California.[2]
Career
editAt the age of 13, she began her starring role as Quinn Pensky on the Nickelodeon television series Zoey 101.[3] Through all four seasons, Sanders played the resident science genius at Pacific Coast Academy and roommate of Zoey (portrayed by Jamie Lynn Spears). Following Zoey 101, Sanders worked for several months on CBS's The Young and the Restless playing Eden Baldwin, the daughter of Michael Grossman.[4][5]
In 2014, Sanders played the role of Chris on the third season of the ABC Family comedy Melissa and Joey.[6] She has had guest-starring roles on many other television series, including Mad Men, Weeds, Castle, The Mentalist, and CSI: Miami. Sanders has also had roles in several independent films, and played the lead role of Traci in Guilty at 17 which premiered on Lifetime in 2014.[7]
In 2020, she appeared in an episode of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That in a sketch with many of her Zoey 101 co-stars.[8] On January 12, 2023, Jamie Lynn Spears announced that production had begun on a sequel film, entitled Zoey 102, set to premiere in 2023 on Paramount , with original series cast members Spears, Sanders, Sean Flynn, Christopher Massey, and Matthew Underwood reprising their roles from Zoey 101.[9][10] The film was released on July 27, 2023 on Paramount .[11][12]
She also works as a yoga and meditation instructor, and leads classes over Zoom.[13]
Personal life
editSanders has stated that she is Jewish.[14][15] She is bisexual.[16][17] As of 2023, she is dating music producer Adam Johan, according to People magazine.[13] On October 10, 2024, Sanders revealed that she and Johan had married on September 17, 2024.[18]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Apple Valley Knights | Molly Knight | Unsold TV pilot[citation needed] |
| 2002 | American Dreams | Jenny McMullen | Episode: "Pryor Knowledge" |
| 2003 | Judging Amy | Janice Witherspoon | Episode: "The Wrong Man" |
| 2003 | Carnivàle | Irina | Episodes: "The River", "The Day That Was the Day" |
| 2003 | Strong Medicine | Paige Jackson | Episode: "Prescriptions" |
| 2005 | 8 Simple Rules | Riley | Episode: "Closure" |
| 2005–2008 | Zoey 101 | Quinn Pensky | Main role |
| 2008 | The Young and the Restless | Eden Baldwin | Regular role[19] |
| 2009 | Weeds | Danielle / Pinky | Episodes: "Where the Sidewalk Ends", "Suck 'n' Spit" |
| 2009 | Mad Men | Sandy | Episode: "Seven Twenty Three" |
| 2009 | Castle | Rosie Freeman | Episode: "Vampire Weekend" |
| 2009–2013 | Big Time Rush | Camille Roberts | Recurring role[20] |
| 2010 | The Mentalist | Isabel Seberg | Episode: "Code Red" |
| 2011 | CSI: Miami | Megan Wells | Episode: "Stoned Cold" |
| 2012 | Sketchy | Batgirl | Episode: "Gotham Rock Anthem" |
| 2012 | The Fresh Beat Band | Princess | Episode: "Royal Wedding" |
| 2012 | Pair of Kings | Nannie | Episodes: "The Oogli Stick" |
| 2012 | Model Minority | Josie | Film |
| 2014 | Melissa & Joey | Chris | Episodes: "Catch & Release", "More Than Roommates", "Maybe I'm Amazed" |
| 2014 | Guilty at 17 | Traci Scott | Television film |
| 2017 | Limelight | Michelle Gleason | Film |
| 2020 | All That | Herself | Season 11 episode[8] |
| 2020 | The Call | Tonya | Film |
| 2023 | Zoey 102 | Quinn Pensky | Film[21][22] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film – Supporting Young Actress | Never Never | Nominated |
| 2004 | Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress | Carnivàle | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Shared with Jamie Lynn Spears, Sean Flynn, Alexa Nikolas, Paul Butcher, Christopher Massey, Kristin Herrera, Matthew Underwood, Victoria Justice. |
Zoey 101 | Won | |
| 2007 | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) Shared with Jamie Lynn Spears, Sean Flynn, Alexa Nikolas, Paul Butcher, Christopher Massey, Matthew Underwood, Victoria Justice. |
Won | ||
| 2008 | Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series Shared with Jamie Lynn Spears, Sean Flynn, Paul Butcher, Christopher Massey, Matthew Underwood, Victoria Justice. |
Nominated | ||
| Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress | Won | |||
| 2009 | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Supporting Young Actress | Nominated | ||
| Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress | The Young and the Restless | Won | ||
| 2010 | Guest Starring Young Actress | Mad Men | Nominated | |
| 2011 | Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress 16–21 | The Mentalist | Nominated | |
| Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress 17–21 | Big Time Rush | Won | ||
| 2012 | Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress 17–21 | CSI: Miami | Nominated | |
| Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress 17–21 | Big Time Rush | Won | ||
| 2013 | Best Performance in a TV Series – Guest Starring Young Actress 17–21 | Pair of Kings | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ "Erin Sanders". Instagram. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
- ^ a b "Erin Sanders". Buddytv.com. Archived from the original on 2013-06-19. Retrieved 2017-01-27.
- ^ Laura Fries (January 5, 2005). "Review: 'Zoey 101'". Variety. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-27.
- ^ "Getting To Know... Erin Sanders (Eden, Young and Restless)". Soap Opera Digest. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. November 4, 2008. Archived from the original on 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
- ^ Kris De Leon (November 5, 2008). "Erin Sanders on Joining 'The Young and the Restless'". BuddyTV. Advanced Media Research Group, Inc. Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
Playing River's (Michael Gross) rebellious teenage daughter is quite far from her role on Zoey 101. But Sanders seems to be enjoying her life on the soap opera world.
- ^ Philiana Ng (January 16, 2014). "'Melissa & Joey' Plots 'Sabrina, the Teenage Witch' Reunion (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-01-27.
- ^ Jill O'Rourke (July 21, 2014). "17 Life Lessons I Learned From Lifetime Movie Guilty At 17". Crushable.com. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-27.
- ^ a b Marcus Jones (November 21, 2019). "Jamie Lynn Spears is reuniting with the cast of 'Zoey 101' on the new 'All That'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 2019-11-22. Retrieved 2019-11-21.
- ^ "'Zoey 101' YA Revival Movie Set at Paramount with Jamie Lynn Spears & More Original Series Cast". Deadline Hollywood. January 12, 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "'Zoey 101' Sequel Movie Starring Jamie Lynn Spears Ordered at Paramount ". Variety. January 12, 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-01-12. Retrieved 2023-08-18.
- ^ "Jamie Lynn Spears reprises her iconic role in Zoey 102 first-look photos". ew.com. Archived from the original on 2023-05-19. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ^ Swift, Andy (June 20, 2023). "Zoey 102 Trailer Reunites Jamie Lynn Spears With Her Nickelodeon Classmates, 15 Years Later". TVLine. Archived from the original on 2023-06-20. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ a b "The 'Zoey 101' Cast: Where Are They Now?". Peoplemag. Archived from the original on 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
- ^ Erin Sanders [@erinZsanders] (December 25, 2016). "Merry Christmas from this Jew to you. And Happy Chanukah! ❤🎊🎄🕎 Seriously big love to all of you" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2023-01-16 – via Twitter.
- ^ Erin Sanders [@erinZsanders] (December 21, 2009). "@K__Dawg Technically, yes, but I celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah. =)" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 2022-12-08. Retrieved 2023-01-16 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Erin Sanders (@erinZsanders)". Archived from the original on 2022-09-11. Retrieved 2020-11-06 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Erin Sanders (@erinsanders)". Retrieved 2021-06-26 – via Instagram.
- ^ "MARRIED - 9.17.24". instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
- ^ "Erin Sanders out, Vanessa Marano in at "Y&R"!". michaelfairmantv.com. Archived from the original on 2023-11-10. Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ^ "This Is *NOT* a Drill — A 'Zoey 101' Reboot Is Finally Happening! - You'll Never Guess What the 'Zoey 101' Cast Is Up to Now!". www.distractify.com. February 10, 2022. Archived from the original on 2023-07-27. Retrieved 2023-07-27.
- ^ "New Zoey 102 movie to reunite cast and characters of Zoey 101". yahoo.com. January 12, 2023.
- ^ "FIRST LOOK at New Zoey 101 Original Movie: Zoey 102". eonline.com. Archived from the original on 2023-03-24. Retrieved 2023-07-27.