LaToya Tonodeo Instagram – Two very familiar faces on the silver screen have just become one.
LaToya Tonodeo, who played Diana Tejada on Power Book II: Ghost and Tara Byrd on The Oath, tied the knot with partner Arlen Escarpeta, also known for playing Damon Byrd on The Oath and most recently, for being Zeke Wallace on NBC’s Found.
The couple met through mutual friends in Los Angeles and connected over their experiences in the acting industry. Initially, LaToya “didn’t think too much of it.”
Their paths crossed again later, and what started as a friendship naturally began to shape itself into something more.
“It’s funny because our first date was at the gym. Neither one of us called it that until we played a Dating Game with some friends, and the question was ‘Where was your first date?’ And we both said ‘the gym’ at the same time and fell out laughing. I will say, after our gym ‘date,’ the goodbye hug lasted a bit longer than expected.”
The chemistry became quite evident. So did the wonderful qualities they both possessed. It didn’t take long for the pair to fall in love.
And so, on a New Year’s Eve, Arlen tricked her into thinking they were going to a wrap party for his show at the time. Instead, he gathered their friends and family to pop the question. She said yes.
The couple married in front of 48 ocean-side guests, honoring tradition by jumping the broom. They plan to host a larger celebration for all their cast mates to join in the festivities.
Read more about LaToya and Arlen’s love story, and their hopes for the future in this week’s star-studded Bridal Bliss.
Photos: @pervak_photography @mr_dadams | Posted on 17/Jul/2025 01:30:46
