💍 A Love Story Written In The Stars… And The Script
LaToya Tonodeo and Arlen Escarpeta just gave us a real-life love story that rivals anything they’ve delivered on screen.
LaToya, best known for playing Diana Tejada on “Power Book II: Ghost” and Tara Byrd on “The Oath,” married Arlen Escarpeta, who fans will recognize as Damon Byrd on “The Oath” and Zeke Wallace on NBC’s “Found.”
Their on-screen worlds may have intersected on “The Oath,” but their off-screen love story is what truly stole the show.
🎬 From Casual Connection To Lasting Chemistry
The two actors first crossed paths in Los Angeles through mutual frens in the industry.
At first, LaToya didn’t think much of the interaction.
But fate, as it tends to do, had other plans.
When they reconnected, something just clicked.
What started as a casual friendship turned into a deep connection.
And their “first date”? Well, it wasn’t what you’d expect.
“It’s funny because our first date was at the gym,” LaToya shared.
“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.”
That post-workout goodbye hug? It lingered. And so did the feelings.
💕 The Proposal That Caught Her Off Guard
On New Year’s Eve, Arlen pulled a move straight out of a rom-com.
He told LaToya they were headed to a wrap party for his show.
But when they arrived, it was actually a surprise proposal, surrounded by the people they love most.
She said yes, and the rest is Black love history in the making.
🌊 An Ocean-Side “I Do”
The couple recently tied the knot in an intimate ceremony with just 48 guests by the ocean.
They honored tradition by jumping the broom, sealing their union with cultural pride and personal style.
And for those wondering if their star-studded cast mates were in attendance—don’t worry.
LaToya and Arlen plan to host a larger celebration soon, so their extended acting family can join the party.
❤️ Why I Love This For Them
LaToya Tonodeo and Arlen Escarpeta represent Black excellence, love, and longevity in an industry that can be unpredictable.
Their story is a reminder that sometimes the best relationships start where you least expect them—even in a gym.
Wishing the beautiful newlyweds a lifetime of love, laughter, and epic gym dates.
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