Power Book 2: Ghost quickly became one of the most watched TV shows of early 2022, and Latoya Tonodeo’s character Diana Tejada was beloved by many. Naturally, with fame came questions about the star’s personal life; specifically her parents, net worth, and husband.
So, here we present Latoya Tonodeo Biography to answer all your queries.
Who are Latoya Tonodeo’s parents?
Latoya Tonodeo may have kept her family private, but that didn’t stop us from digging deeper. So, when we looked at her social media pages, we discovered that the actress’ parents were still married in 2010, and she’s “incredibly grateful” for it.
Additionally, the Power Book star has often spoken about her parents’ personalities. She has said that her father is calm, laid-back and easygoing, while her mother is more goofy.
Recalling an incident with her parents, Latoya writes, “My dad is an idiot.” One morning, she asked her mother to get up and go outside with her. “Get up! Toy wants to go out,” her dad immediately interrupted. And when Latoya asked him to stop trying to prank her, he replied, “No, take her so I don’t have to.”
It seems like Latoya’s dad has a great sense of humor. Another incident that proves his sense of humor is when the actress texted him, “I love you. You’re the bomb.” He texted back, “I love you more. You’re the bigger bomb.”
Enough about Latoya’s dad, what about her mom? Well, all we know about her is that she makes bomb enchiladas and celebrates her birthday in early February.
Latoya, in general, loves her parents just as much. She often wishes them fatherhood/fatherhood on her Twitter. “Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers and mothers who are both. God bless,” Latoya wrote in June 2010.
She even commented on her fiancé Arlen Escarpeta’s 2020 Mother’s Day IG post, saying, “Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! (kissing emoji) I love and appreciate you.”
Interesting Facts: Latoya’s grandmother/her “guardian angel” passed away on June 10, 2018. She was very close to Latoya and “has always been a blessing” to her.
Is Latoya Tonodeo husband or boyfriend?
Latoya Tonodeo’s boyfriend, and now husband-to-be, is Whitney star 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 stunning ring while riding in a car.
The couple reportedly started dating in 2014 and have been showing off each other on their IGs ever since. However, Latoyas’ first IG post with Arlen didn’t appear until January 8, 2015. The couple was later photographed at the Whitney premiere.
Also, we don’t know when the couple plans to get married.
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.
In case you don’t know who Latoya’s future husband is, he is also an actor who has appeared in over 45 films and television shows. Some of his notable films include Whitney (2015), Into the Storm (2014), Final Destination 5 (2011), and Friday the 13th (2009).
He is from Belize, Central America and is 16 years older than Latoya.
On her 2019 birthday (which was April 9), Latoya wrote on her IG, “May this new year of your life (and this day) continue to shine as BRIGHT as you are. You deserve it!!! I ♥️ You so much!!”
What is Latoya Tonodeo’s net worth?
Latoya Tonodeo has a net worth of under $400 thousand as of 2022.
The actress made her debut in the 2009 film Becoming Pony Boi, and since then, she has appeared in over 10 films and TV 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).
Her popularity on TV has earned her over 357k followers on Instagram @toyofficial, 19.5k followers on Twitter @Official Toysand 758 followers on TikTok @toyofficial.
Latoya Tonodeo ethnic background
Latoya Tonodeo may identify as black, but she has Hispanic blood running through her veins.
She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Latoya Tonodeo Height
Latoya Tonodeo stands 5 feet 4 inches (162 cm) tall.
Talking about her distinct features, Latoya has hazel eyes, a triangular face and black hair.
Related FAQs
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How old is Latoya Tonodeo?
Latoya was born on April 23, 1997. That means she’ll be 24 when Power Book 2: Ghost comes out in 2022.
According to her date of birth, Latoya belongs to the zodiac sign of Taurus.
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Does Latoya Tonodeo have any siblings?
Yes, Latoya has a brother and she loves him very much. She loves him so much that she considers him her twin brother.
“I just had the BEST time with my brother. I LOVE HIM SO MUCH I CAN’T EXPLAIN!!!!!! He is the BEST,” she tweeted.