Corinne Romanko, was born on April 4, 1960 as Corinne Sweeten to a US Airforce Officer and a German Mother. She grew up mostly in Abilene, Texas and Fort Worth, Texas, graduating from Texas Christian University as a Violin Major. She has an identical twin sister, one younger sister, and a younger brother. While living in Chicago as her husband earned his doctorate from Northwestern, Corinne was asked to play the role of Cheryl in "Vital Signs" after an extensive search for a violinist who would fit the role as envisioned by it's producers. She has not pursued a career in acting and currently resides in Austin with her husband, where she teaches violin.