Previously she starred as the second-eldest Sorelli sister, Anne, a therapist in her mid-twenties, in The WB’s comedic ensemble drama, Related. However, an agent who had seen her on MTV expressed interest in representing her. She played a leading role in the 2008 film Insanitarium alongside Jesse Metcalfe and co-starred in the 2009 thriller A Perfect Getaway. Sanchez starred in the 2010 film 30 Days of Night: Dark Days, taking over the role of Stella Oleson from Melissa George, who played her in the first film. After dating for over a year, Sanchez got engaged to fellow actor Zach Gilford, of Friday Night Lights, in December 2011.
