Nowadays, life itself can feel dystopian enough. If you want to escape reality and keep the angst on a fictional level, you can tune into Power Book II: Ghost instead. The spinoff to Starz’s hugely popular Power premiered in early September 2020 and has already been renewed for a second season. Newcomer LaToya Tonodeo plays Diana Tejada in the show, the daughter of Monet Tejada, a respected, ruthless and heavy-hitting drug business family brought to life by none other than Mary J. Blige. Much like Power, the series is littered with shock-value, hierarchy, power, crime, and suspense. Even though the two series share similarities, Diana has nothing to do with Tonodeo’s previous. Even still, Tonodeo reminds us this is why she learned a lot from the new challenge. “Nothing great comes from being in your comfort zone,” she says. Ahead of the mid-season finale, Schön! caught up with Tonodeo to discuss all things Diana Tejada, power, relatability, and what’s next for her. Previously, you had roles in Freeform’s The Fosters and also the Lionsgate film, The Perfect Match. Tell us about your characters in each of these and how, if at all, they have helped you grow as an actress today. What first attracted you to these roles? It’s funny… Read more »
