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

(1991-01-19) January 19, 1991 (age 33)
OccupationActress
Years active2001–present
Spouse
Adam Johan
(m. 2024)
Websiteerinsanders.com

Early life

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Erin Sanders was born in Santa Monica, California.[2]

Career

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At 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

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Sanders 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

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Erin Sanders' television and film roles
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

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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

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  1. ^ "Erin Sanders". Instagram. Retrieved 2023-08-16.
  2. ^ a b "Erin Sanders". Buddytv.com. Retrieved 2017-01-27.
  3. ^ Laura Fries (January 5, 2005). "Review: 'Zoey 101'". Variety. Retrieved 2017-01-27.
  4. ^ "Getting To Know... Erin Sanders (Eden, Young and Restless)". Soap Opera Digest. Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc. November 4, 2008. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Philiana Ng (January 16, 2014). "'Melissa & Joey' Plots 'Sabrina, the Teenage Witch' Reunion (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-01-27.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "'Zoey 101' YA Revival Movie Set at Paramount+ with Jamie Lynn Spears & More Original Series Cast". Deadline Hollywood. January 12, 2023.
  10. ^ "'Zoey 101' Sequel Movie Starring Jamie Lynn Spears Ordered at Paramount+". Variety. January 12, 2023.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ a b "The 'Zoey 101' Cast: Where Are They Now?". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-07-28.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ 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.
  16. ^ "Erin Sanders (@erinZsanders)". Retrieved 2020-11-06 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ "Erin Sanders (@erinsanders)". Retrieved 2021-06-26 – via Instagram.
  18. ^ "MARRIED - 9.17.24". instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-10-11.
  19. ^ "Erin Sanders out, Vanessa Marano in at "Y&R"!". michaelfairmantv.com.
  20. ^ "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.
  21. ^ "New Zoey 102 movie to reunite cast and characters of Zoey 101". yahoo.com. January 12, 2023.
  22. ^ "FIRST LOOK at New Zoey 101 Original Movie: Zoey 102". eonline.com.
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