LaToya Tonodeo

LaToya Tonodeo
Born (1997-04-23) April 23, 1997 (age 29)
Los Angeles, California
Occupation
  • Actress
Years active2009–present

LaToya Tonodeo is an American actress. She is best known for playing Diana Tejada in the crime drama series Power Book II: Ghost and Tara Byrd in the crime drama series The Oath.

Early life

Tonodeo was born in Los Angeles, California on April 23, 1997.

Career

She made her on screen debut at the age of 12 in the tv movie Becoming Pony Boi where she played a party girl. Her first appearance in a television series was playing Ashley in 2 episodes of the drama series The Fosters. Her first big role came playing Tara Byrd in the crime series The Oath. She gained popularity for her best known role yet as Diana Tejada in the crime drama series Power Book II: Ghost

Personal life

She is married to fellow actor Arlen Escarpeta. She names her mother, her deceased grandmother, her best friend and Mary J. Blige as her main influences.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Becoming Pony Boi Party Girl
2015 Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 Lady in Casino
2015 The Last Straw Sonia Short
2015 Dutch Hollow Jasmine Pierce
2016 The Perfect Match Bridesmaid 1
2018 The Head Thieves Jordan
2022 The Crew Has It Herself
2025 The Newlyweds: Blood at the Altar Tia Witherspoon Short

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2018 The Fosters Ashley 2 episodes
2018-2019 The Oath Tara Byrd 5 episodes
2020-2024 Power Book II: Ghost Diana Tejada 40 episodes

References

  1. ↑ "LaToya Tonodeo". tvinsider.com. Retrieved September 1, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Who is LaToya Tonodeo? A Rising Star in Hollywood". bolnews.com. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  3. ↑ "interview". schonmagazine.com. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Bridal Bliss: LaToya Tonodeo and Arlen Escarpeta Marry in Intimate Oceanside Ceremony". blexmedia.com. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Exclusive: Michael Rainey Jr. and LaToya Tonodeo Reflects on Tariq's Violent Transformation and Diana's Assault in Power Book II: Ghost". theknockturnal.com. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Power Book 2: Ghost star LaToya Tonodeo teases "really bad" consequences for Tariq St Patrick". digitalspy.com. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Bridal Bliss: 'Power Book II: Ghost' Star LaToya Tonodeo And 'Found' Actor Arlen Escarpeta Marry In Oceanside Celebration". essence.com. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  8. ↑ "LaToya Tonodeo dishes on the women who've inspired her and the power of Mary J. Blige". revolt.tv. Retrieved January 15, 2026.