Auditioned for the role of Nina Myers on "24" (2001), but lost out to Sarah Clarke. Reiko was remembered for the show's second season and was cast as Michelle Dessler. Moved to Seattle, Washington, when she was 13. Went to the University of Washington. Aylesworth is the 23,244th most common surname in the United States. She is 1/4 Japanese. Her first name is pronounced "Ray-co," and means "child of thankfulness." Was born in the same hospital as her "24" (2001) co-star Carlos Bernard who plays her husband on the show. 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). Ironincally, she was replaced on "CSI" by Aisha Tyler, who played Marianne Taylor in season four of "24.". Appeared again with "24" co-star Xander Berkeley in Magma: Volcanic Disaster (2006) (TV). In 24, Xander Berkeley played her boss, in Magma, he plays her husband. Was friends with "Lost" star Elizabeth Mitchell after working on One Life To Live".
