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LaMonica Garrett has been hustling for years to chisel out a place for himself in Hollywood. From a cameo in One Tree Hill to small roles in shows like NCIS and Mike & Molly, Garrett has been working his way to the top and taking notes along the way. Now, a series regular on ABC’s Designated Survivor, he takes a look back at all the stars he’s worked with and shares who he’s learned the most from.How to Sculpt a Jaw-Dropping Six-Pack, According to Designated Survivor Actor LaMonica Garrett >>

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LaMonica Garrett has been hustling for years to chisel out a place for himself in Hollywood. From a cameo in One Tree Hill to small roles in shows like NCIS and Mike & Molly, Garrett has been working his way to the top and taking notes along the way. Now, a series regular on ABC’s Designated Survivor, he takes a look back at all the stars he’s worked with and shares who he’s learned the most from.

How to Sculpt a Jaw-Dropping Six-Pack, According to Designated Survivor Actor LaMonica Garrett >>

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“We were shooting at the New Orleans Pelicans’ arena. We’d go through the scene, and Will would just keep going, and you’d have to roll with it and improv. But it’s so funny, and each take is different.”

Designated Survivor Actor LaMonica Garrett Goes from High School Football Player to Hollywood Star >>

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“It was supposed to be winter in D.C. Right before he was about to deliver a speech in front of 100 people, he noticed one woman was in short sleeves. Aware doesn’t give it justice.”

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