Laz Alonso
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Alonso with Avatar co-star C. C. H. Pounder in December 2009
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Lazaro Alonso March 25, 1974 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
| Alma mater | Howard University |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Lazaro "Laz" Alonso (born March 25, 1974) is an American film and television actor. He is known for playing Tsu'tey in James Cameron's science fiction film Avatar and Fenix "Rise" Calderon in the film Fast & Furious. Alonso has had roles in other films such as Jarhead, This Christmas, Miracle at St. Anna and Jumping the Broom.
Alonso began his career hosting shows on the BET network. Alonso appeared in music videos by Toni Braxton and Aaliyah.
Alonso has had supporting roles in films such as Stomp the Yard, Down for Life, Jarhead, G, Leprechaun: Back 2 tha Hood, This Christmas, and Miracle at St. Anna.
In 2009, he played Fenix "Rise" Calderon, the main antagonist in the film Fast & Furious, the fourth installment in The Fast and the Furious film series. Alonso had a major role as the Na'vi warrior, Tsu'tey, in James Cameron's science fiction adventure film Avatar.
Alonso also played one of the lead characters on the 2011 TV series Breakout Kings during its first season and the first episode of season two.
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