Power Book II: Ghost has one of the most beautiful casts on television, and among them is LaToya Tonodeo — who plays Diana Tejada. The actress shares her black and Hispanic heritage with her parents, and they’re even mixed-race.
So, who are LaToya Tonodeo’s parents? Read on to find out.
Who are LaToya Tonodeo’s parents?
LaToya Tonodeo was born to Ronald and LaTonya Tonodeo. Both of them had a sense of humor and often joked around with each other.
In August 2009, LaToya even took to Twitter to share one of her dad’s antics, “My dad is an idiot. Lol. Me: Mom wake up so I can take you outside. Dad: Wake up! Toy wants to play with you. Me: Stop trying to play with me. Dad: No, take me away so I don’t have you.”
LaToya made her television debut in the 2009 film Becoming Pony Boi and has since appeared in over 10 films and television shows. Some of them are — Power Book II: Ghost (2022), Paltrocast with Darren Paltrowitz (2021), The Oath (2019), The Head Thieves (2018), The Fosters (2018), and Dutch Hollow (2015).
In 2023, she married her future husband Arlen Escarpeta.
News of their engagement first came to light after the actress posted an IG story video on December 31, 2021, in which she showed off the gorgeous bling while sitting in a car. So, this means they have been together for over 9 years. Sadly, we don’t know when the couple plans to tie the knot. But if they do, it will be Latoya’s first wedding and Arlen’s second. That’s right, Arlen was previously married to actress and producer Benita Nall in 2011. The couple split within a year.
Meet LaTonya, Mother of LaToya Tonodeo
LaTonya Tonodeo is her first name. She is the mother of Power Book II: Ghost star.
According to her LinkedIn, she works at the “MAKING IT HAPPEN DEPARTMENT” at No-Nae Entertainment. This could mean that LaTonya is an all-rounder who can get any job done by any means. But LaTonya studied Accounting & Finance at Los Angeles Harbor College after graduating from Phineas Banning High School. So she could also be a fiance.
When LaTonya isn’t working, she enjoys traveling and cooking (especially enchiladas).
As for one of the most memorable moments of her life, LaTonya said it was her birthday (i.e. February 22) in 2015. She even took to FB to credit the “very special people” who helped her plan the best birthday party ever. They were “Toya Toy, Arlen Escarpeta, GReen X Tonodeo, Ramona Dawson, Venita Mims, HappilyDivorced Carly Carr Comedian, Mother Ms Dee Dee, Aunt Jessie, Bottom Line (night club) and Ronald.”
Find LaTonya on Facebook @latonya.tonodeo and @latonya.tonodeo.3.
Aside from her mother, the Power Book II: Ghost actress was also very close to her grandmother, who passed away on July 10, 2018. In tribute to her, LaTonya wrote on her IG, “She was and always will be a blessing to me. I love her so much! Of course, this may not seem real, but I will never doubt God. Her beautiful soul will live on with me forever. My guardian angel. May she rest in peace. Love you 😘👯♀️💜😘 Please pray for us.”
She also added the Bible verse from John 14:1-3 KJV “Let not your heart be troubled…” in honor of her grandmother.
Meet Ronald Tonodeo, Father of LaToya Tonodeo
Ronald Tonodeo is the comedic father of LaToya Tonodeo. “I texted my dad ‘I love you dad. You’re the bomb’, he replied ‘I love you more dad. You’re the bigger bomb’ LOL,” Ronald shared one of their conversations.
But Ronald wasn’t just funny, he was “cool, laid-back, and calm. With his Ice Cube look,” LaToya says.
On Father’s Day, the actress wrote on her Twitter: “Happy Father’s Day to all the dads and moms out there. God bless.”
Born: July 4, 1984, Ronald worked at Papermill Entertainment LLC. Sadly, the company is now dissolved.
Interesting Facts: Ronald’s mother, Doris Tonodeo, passed away long ago.
Related FAQs
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Are LaToya Tonodeo’s parents still married?
Yes, last we checked, LaToya’s parents were still married. In fact, the two have been married for three decades (their 30th wedding anniversary was February 17, 2014).
The couple reportedly dated for four years before getting married.
So, having come this far, LaToya’s parents have become symbols of their daughter’s love. “I’m so grateful to have both my parents in my life… married forever. Thank you so much, Mom and Dad, they’ve been so good to me,” LaToya said.
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How many children does LaToya Tonodeo have?
LaToya’s parents had two children — LaToya and Ronald Tonodeo (aka Tonodeo).
Their son, Ronald, was born in April 1988 and is nine years older than his sister. But despite the age difference, the two are very close. So close that LaToya calls herself her twin. “I just had the BEST time with my brother. I LOVE HIM SO MUCH I CAN’T EVEN EXPLAIN IT!!!!!! He is the BEST!!! My twin,” she wrote.
Also, she once tweeted about him, “My brother took my car… I just got it back and he gave it new CDs. I’m rolling!!!!!!”
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Where are LaToya Tonodeo’s parents?
LaToya’s parents live in Los Angeles, California in 2023.
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What ethnicity are LaTonya Tonodeo’s parents?
LaTonya’s parents are of mixed descent. They passed on to their daughter both black and Hispanic blood.