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Eye Candy: Laz Alonso Heats Up Primetime

Sultry actor Laz Alonso is all set to steam up your screens with the premiere of his new drama Deception. Let’s celebrate with a look back at some of his sexiest moments. Ladies, prepare to drool!
By Charli Penn · Updated October 28, 2020
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Screen King

With his new drama, Deception, premiering tonight on NBC, gorgeous leading man Laz Alonso will bring his smooth acting and gorgeous grin to primetime again, and we couldn’t be more excited to tune in.

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Hollywood Heartthrob

Alonso makes us swoon by expertly playing an everyday guy with the kind of charisma and charm we don’t see every day.

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A Work of Art

Let’s take a moment to admire Alonso’s perfectly full lips, gorgeous cafe-con-leche complexion and those sultry dark eyes.

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Caution: Man At Work

Afro-Cuban cutie Alonso is no stranger to the small screen. The 38-year-old hunk played one of the lead characters on season one of the TV series Breakout Kings and has guest starred on popular shows like CSI: Miami, The Practice, NCIS, and Bones.

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Momma’s Boy

The Howard University grad, who grew up in a single-parent home in Washington, D.C., credits his mom for teaching him he could do whatever he wanted. He often says she made him feel invincible.

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Video Swag

Alonso has worked all over Hollywood. If you’re a real R&B fan, you’ll recall his sexy cameo in Toni Braxton’s “Hit the Freeway” video. Sigh…we loved him even then.

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Crimes of Passion

On Deception, Alonso plays ambitious, no-nonsense federal agent Will Moreno, who convinces co-star Meagan Good’s character, Joanna, to go undercover and pose as a friend of a rich, corrupt family.

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Movie Star

Alonso has lent his smooth moves to many big screen characters. We love his star turns in films like Jumping the Broom, Straw Dogs, and Avatar.

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Multi-Culti Cutie

Ladies, Alonso can woo you in more ways than one. The Afro-Cuban cutie is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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Drink Up

Did you know Alonso won an Emmy Award for his participation in Budweiser’s “Wassup” commercials?

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Instagood

Ladies, if you haven’t discovered it by now, you should know, Alonso is on Instagram. If you follow him, you’ll be treated to occasional goodies like this steamy, self-portrait. It’s almost too hot to handle.

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Street Chic

Whether dressed up or dressed down, swag master Alonso doesn’t miss a chance to show off his savvy sense of style.

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One Smooth Brother

Alonso is never short on smooth moves, as proven by this slick portrait he recently shared on Instagram. Excuse us while we swoon….sigh…whatta man!

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The Eyes Have It

When it comes to entrancing stares, there are few others in Hollywood more mesmerizing than Alonso’s. The debonair darling was once an investment banker before deciding to pursue his true dream of becoming a successful actor.

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Cool As a Fan

Alonso plays it cool on the set of Deception.

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Seeing the Light

Having a winning smile is a prerequisite for all of Hollywood’s leading men, and Alonso’s shines the brightest. When he flashes those pearly whites, our minds go blank and all we see are stars.

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Calling All the Single Ladies

Last we checked, Alonso is still a single man, ladies. He’s told us before he’s a huge fan of relationships, so could you be the one to help him change his relationship status?

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Built to Last

Alonso may be a humble guy, but one glimpse at his sculpted arms makes it clear that he puts in work at the gym to ensure his body remains brag-worthy.

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So Much to Love

Are you one of Alonso’s biggest fans? Tell us what you like most about him below!

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