The Humor Mill Magazine

This weeks Star Spotlight focuses on Laz Alonso. When I think of Laz Alonso (born Lazaro Alonso) I think of my favorite cocktail, A Perfect 10, strong and enjoyable as well as creatively authentic. That's exactly what I believe that Laz Alonso will bring to the big screen in the Fast and the Furious 4 that hits theatres April 3rd. Laz was born and raised in Washington D.C and attended the prominent historically black college Howard University and graduated with a BBA in Marketing. As with so many other educated scholars that have credentials in business, medicine or even law, Laz was just one of the many that somewhere down the road got bit by the acting bug. He decided that moving to New York would elevate his career and bring a sense of clarity for what he desired for his future. Acting seemed to be that desire and the aspiration has been fullfilled. In addition to his acting skills, Laz grew up playing classical music on the piano and from that learned to produce beats. Producing music is currently a new venture he's trying to launch and knowing Laz, I'm sure he'll give us nothing but the best.

Many of us may recognize Laz from Sony Screen Gems film Stomp the Yard. In this all time favorite, Laz plays the role of Zeke, the President of Mu Gamma Xi fraternity who attempts to recruit D.J (played

by Columbus Short) to pledge for his fraternety and is rejected. Stomp the Yard is a must see along with This Christmas, Miracle at Santa Anna, Captivity and many more. The most recent masterpiece that will be unveiled for all to see is the much anticipated action thriller The Fast and the Furious 4. Clear your schedules and get ready for a blast from the past as this film reunites the original cast formulating it to be the best one yet and most likely to be the last movie to end the sequel. Also be on the look out for Laz's next project, a Sci-Fi thriller called Avatar directed by James Cameron.

One things for certain, this rising star has a resume that is action packed, drama driven and candidly suitable for anyone's taste buds. In support of Laz's career and his success past and present, it's comforting and inspiring to see him climbing mountains and maintaining a lucrative acting career in not only today's society but today's economy. It's a pleasure when I know a man with such character and intergity is working so hard to fullfill the status quo of being a brilliant actor. Cancel any upcoming plans you have on April 3rd beacuse Laz Alonso is coming to a theatre near you.