# Laz Alonso

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Podcast: [Shawn Stockman's On That Note](https://stenobird.com/podcast/shawn-stockman-s-on-that-note-7236262)
Published: 2026-06-10T11:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1468/tracking.swap.fm/track/GShUDppPATUMmMhYllkv/traffic.megaphone.fm/IMP1179841408.mp3
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## Resource

Laz Alonso joins Shawn Stockman on On That Note for a deep, funny, and inspiring conversation about his journey in acting, being from Washington DC, and how he navigates the film industry. Alonso looks back on being from an Afro-Cuban family and how his roots helped shape his career, and using acting in diverse roles to solidify his grasp on immersing himself in new characters. Laz dives deep into his roles in franchises like Avatar and Fast & Furious as well as his early beginnings in television on the BET network. Alonso opens up his principles in acting, how he decides on which roles to accept, and how he likes to add his personal touch to make his characters feel real and relatable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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