Reiko Aylesworth

Lived in Springfield, Illinois from 1987-1988 where she participated in her first play, "West Side Story.".

Was one of the three finalists for the role of Olivia Benson on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1999). The role eventually went to Mariska Hargitay.

Made a guest appearance in the fifth season premiere of "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" (2000). This was going to be a recurring role, but was limited to one episode after she received a contract for season four of "24" (2001). Ironically, she was replaced on "CSI" by Aisha Tyler, who played Marianne Taylor in season four of "24.".

Reiko auditioned for the role of "Nina Myers" on "24" (2001), losing out only to Sarah Clarke. She became (and still is) good friends with Sarah Clarke. She later auditioned for the role of "Kate Warner", losing out only to Sarah Wynter. The producers, however, were impressed with her performance and cast her as CTU Agent "Michelle Dessler".

She and her "24" (2001) co-star and on-screen husband Carlos Bernard, were both born in the same Chicago hospital, nearly 10 years apart.

Appeared again with "24" (2001) co-star, Xander Berkeley, in Magma: Volcanic Disaster (2006) (TV). On "24", Xander Berkeley played her boss, in "Magma", he played her husband.