Rochelle Aytes, a multifaceted and accomplished American actress and model, entered this world on May 17, 1976, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey in the entertainment industry. Throughout her illustrious career, Aytes has consistently showcased her impressive range and versatility, effortlessly transitioning between diverse roles and mediums.
Initially, she gained widespread recognition for her captivating portrayal of April Malloy on the popular ABC drama series Mistresses, a role that solidified her position as a talented up-and-coming actress. Later, Aytes lent her voice to the critically acclaimed video game Left 4 Dead 2, further cementing her reputation as a versatile and in-demand performer.
Noted actress made her film debut in the 2004 comedy film "White Chicks", where she brought to life the character of Denise Porter, showcasing her early talent in the industry. Furthermore, she also starred in the autobiographical film "CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story", which was a tribute to the iconic R&B group TLC, and portrayed the character of Perri "Pebbles" Reid, demonstrating her versatility as a performer.
In addition to these notable roles, Aytes is also recognized for her portrayal of Lisa Breaux in the 2006 comedy-drama film "Madea's Family Reunion", which was part of the popular "Madea" franchise created by Tyler Perry. This role further solidified her position as a talented and sought-after actress in the entertainment industry.
In the year 2007, she made a notable guest appearance on the popular FOX television series Bones, taking on the role of Felicia Saroyan, the sibling of Lab Supervisor Cam.
She also secured recurring roles in the 2007 FOX series Drive, portraying the character of Leigh Barnthouse.
In addition, she appeared as Tara Kole on the long-running CBS series NCIS.
Furthermore, she had a recurring role as Detective Grace Russell on the ABC drama series The Forgotten, which aired from 2009 to 2010.
In the following year, 2010, she landed the role of prosecutor Alice Williams in the ABC series Detroit 1-8-7, which she played until 2011.
Moreover, she starred in the short-lived ABC sitcom Work It in 2012.
Finally, she appeared as Agent Greer, an ex-CIA officer, on the CBS series Hawaii Five-0.
Alyssa Aytes played a pivotal role in the ABC drama series Mistresses, sharing the spotlight with a talented ensemble cast that included Alyssa Milano, Yunjin Kim, and Jes Macallan.
In 2013, Aytes made a significant impact on the CBS series Criminal Minds, taking on the recurring role of Savannah Hayes, the girlfriend of the intriguing and complex character Derek Morgan, portrayed by the versatile Shemar Moore.
As Moore's character transitioned to the law enforcement drama S.W.A.T., Aytes' character, Savannah Hayes, was written out of the show. However, Aytes was subsequently cast in a new role, this time as Nichelle, the love interest of the captivating and dynamic character Hondo, played by Shemar Moore, in Season 3 of S.W.A.T.
