LaToya Tonodeo

LaToya Tonodeo
Born (1997-04-23) April 23, 1997
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.[1]

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.[2] Her first appearance in a television series was playing Ashley in 2 episodes of the drama series The Fosters.[3] Her first big role came playing Tara Byrd in the crime series The Oath.[4] She gained popularity for her best known role yet as Diana Tejada in the crime drama series Power Book II: Ghost[5][6]

Personal life

She is married to fellow actor Arlen Escarpeta.[7] She names her mother, her deceased grandmother, her best friend and Mary J. Blige as her main influences.[8]

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.