Sadie Alexandru
American actress
Sarah Jocelyn Alexandru (born December 2, 1977) is an American actress and model. Alexandru is best known for playing Scarlett, secretary for media buyer Harry Crane on AMC's drama series Mad Men.
Early life
Sadie Alexandru was born in New York City and had a passion for ballet from her younger days. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting from The Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. She also studied at the London Academy of Theater under Patron Dame Judi Dench, and at the William Esper Studio in New York City. Alexandru took up permanent residency in Los Angeles, California in January 2006. Her LA training includes: on-camera studies at the Steve Eastin Studio and stunt training at the Academy of Theatrical Combat.
Career
Alexandru is well known for the original “What Happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas” commercial. She's landed 24 national commercials including ads for Comcast, Jared Jewelers, Swiffer, Coors, Wendy's, Merck, Turbo Tax, Staples, 1-800-Flowers, Milky Way, Hasbro and Bud Light.
Alexandru's first major show was the popular soap opera All My Children and her character's name was Sylvia.
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