Aww, Roommates! Congrats are in order for ‘Power’ star LaToya Tonodeo and ‘Found’ actor Arlen Escarpeta — they have officially tied the knot! LaToya hopped on social media and gave fans a lil’ behind-the-scenes peek at their wedding photos, and babyyy, it’s nothing but pure, beautiful Black love.
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LaToya Tonodeo Shares Wedding Day Details With Hubby Arlen Escarpeta
LaToya Tonodeo, who fans know as Diana Tejada on ‘Power Book II: Ghost’ had fans in awe when she dropped some beautiful pics from her wedding day with her now husband, Arlen Escarpeta. Folks might know Arlen from his role as Zeke Wallace on NBC’s ‘Found.’
In the pics LaToya shared on Instagram, they looked like they popped straight off the top of a wedding cake. The couple told Essence in an exclusive interview that they said their “I Do’s” on June 29 at the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel in California. In the photos, LaToya served and slayed in a bomb billowy white dress, and Arlen came through looking super sharp in a black tux.
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More About LaToya & Arlen’s Relationship
Fans were a little surprised when LaToya and Arlen dropped their wedding photos. But turns out, these two have known each other for a minute. They have reportedly been together for over five years now. The pair told Essence they originally connected through mutual friends in Los Angeles while grinding to make it as actors. What made them fall in love? LaToya said Arlen matches his words with his actions and always holds his family down. “He treats his mother and his sisters with so much respect and adoration. I know that I’m safe with him,” LaToya explained.
Arlen said LaToya is beautiful and he was drawn to her for being such a good soul. “She checked all the boxes, including more than a few that I didn’t even have in mind. More than just being absolutely beautiful and stunning, she is a good person from the inside out,” Arlen added.
Social Media Reacts
Folks over in The Shade Room’s comment section were gagging over LaToya Tonodeo and Arlen Escarpeta’s wedding dress. Additionally, the Roomies couldn’t help but drop some ‘Power’ jokes now that LaToya is off the market. Peep some of their reactions below.
Instagram user @sidmich_ wrote, “The girls are getting their happy endings 😍🥹”
Instagram user @freckledface.key wrote, “Power & Found collide ❤️❤️ congratulations.”
While Instagram user @rissarecharged wrote, “That’s not LaToya, that’s Diana Tejada.”
Then Instagram user @sojeaux wrote, “Congratssss to her! I hope there was a memorial table at the reception with photos of Monet, Zeke, and Papi….🕊️🕊️”
Instagram user @coreyknott wrote, “Ma & Papi are smiling down on their baby girl ❤️”
Another Instagram user @theebrittniemichelle_ wrote, “That DRESSSS 🙌🙌🙌”
While another Instagram user @gokarlee wrote, “Aww what a beautiful couple! I love both shows.”
Instagram user @king_ron wrote, “Damn, if Monet was here to see this 🥺”
Finally, Instagram user @paris_prumprum wrote, “Aww poor Monet didn’t get to see this special moment 😢😂”
