EXCLUSIVE: We will get to know a little more about Mika Yasuda’s (Midori Francis) personal life before she leaves Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Julia Rose (Baskets) has been cast in a recurring role as Mika’s sister, Chloe Yasuda. She will be introduced in Episode 2104 and will appear in four episodes.
Witty with a great sense of humor, Chloe Yasuda (Rose), who has been admitted to Grey Sloan as a patient, is a harried honor student and VP of student activities who also runs varsity cross-country at her college. You can see above and below exclusive first-look images of Chloe’s reunion with her sister and introduction to the rest of the interns.
Chloe is the first Yasuda family member to be introduced on Grey’s Anatomy. She is one of eight siblings and seven sisters Mika has revealed she has.
As Deadline reported in May, Francis is one of two Grey’s Anatomy series regulars, along with Jake Borelli (Levi), who will be leaving after their characters’ arc are brought to an end this season. Mika is currently in a good place professionally and personally, with her internship going well and her budding relationship with fellow surgical intern Jules Millin progressing.
In Episode 2104, Mika will struggle with a life-altering personal matter. Meanwhile, Bailey and Ben will be navigate their personal and professional roles, while Levi will find a connection in an unlikely place. Jo and Link will get surprising news.
Rose recurred as Crystal Baskets alongside Zach Galifianakis on the FX comedy series Baskets. She also has done several short films, including We Belong Here.