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Although widely known for his role as the high school jock, Slater, on the popular NBC comedy series Saved By The Bell, Lopez has developed into one of the fastest rising stars on television and film. He currently co-hosts the NBC Enterprises & Syndication’s The Other Half, a daytime talk show for women from the men’s point of view. He recently starred in the USA Network series Pacific Blue, portraying police officer Bobby Cruz and impressed critics, garnering two acting nominations, as the gold-medal swimmer Greg Louganis, in the USA Network movie-of-the-week Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story. LOPEZ is teaming up once again with Mark Roberts and Lorena David after starring in their critically acclaimed gangster drama, Eastside. OUTTA TIME was Lopez’s first time serving as producer.

Mario is a busy man. Besides hosting Extra, Lopez hosts Randy Jackson’s “America’s Best Dance Crew” currently airing on MTV.

Mario Lopez on Extra

Mario Lopez was announced as a celebrity guest host for the syndicated entertainment news magazine show Extra on January 12, 2006. His first assignment was covering the Golden Globes.

Mario Lopez and Randy Jackson

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Mario Lopez Biography

Mario Lopez in Saved by the Bell

Mario López, Jr. (born October 10, 1973), is an Latino-American actor who appeared on several television series. Lopez was first discovered at age 10 in a talent competition. He gained teen heart-throb status for his portrayal as the curly-haired A.C. Slater on “Saved By the Bell”. His feature film credits include “Colors” (1988) and “Depraved” (1996).

Mario Lopez Career

Mario Lopez

Mario Lopez later went on to have a regular role on USA Network’s crime series “Pacific Blue” and also had chief parts in the films “Colors,” “Depraved” and “Eastside.” Mario was married to ‘hottie’ actress Ali Landry for less than one month. Known to legions of Gen-Xers as A.C. Slater, Mario Lopez became famous when he was cast as the macho heartthrob on the Saturday-morning sitcom Saved by the Bell in 1989. Lopez’s career started years before, however, as he began auditioning for roles while he was still a teenager, commuting between Hollywood and his hometown of San Diego. At just 13, Lopez appeared in 1986’s “The Last Fling”, and in 1988 he appeared in the Civil War drama “Colors.”

Mario Lopez and Audrina Patridge on TV Guide

The fame that Saved by the Bell brought the young actor proved to be tremendous, and he stayed with the show until its run ended in 1993, going on to star in Saved by the Bell: The College Years, and even appear in a few episodes of Saved by the Bell: The New Class. Buoyed by his supportive fan base, Lopez then went on to pursue a wide variety of projects, playing Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis in the TV movie Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story, and a criminal-turned-hero in the independent film Eastside. In 2003, he began co-hosting a talk show with Danny Bonaduce and Dick Clark called The Other Half, which was very much like a men’s answer to The View. Lopez enjoyed hosting duties, saying that he loved talking about women, sports, and cars.

Mario Lopez

In 1991, Lopez was on American Gladiators, where he survived the 3 round competition winning $20,000. He then emceed the second season of the Family Channel game show Masters of the Maze.He was also one of the co-hosts of the syndicated talk show The Other Half, which aired from 2001-2003. It was a male version of the female ensemble talk show The View, featuring four male co-hosts, including Danny Bonaduce and executive producer, Dick Clark. As late as 2001, Lopez’ likeness was featured in the Disneyland attraction Space Mountain in Anaheim. He played a space captain that informed guests of the adventure-to-come while they waited in queue for the ride.

Mario Lopez on The Bold and the Beautiful

In March 2006, he joined the cast of the daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful playing the role of Dr. Christian Ramirez. On July 18, 2006, Lopez was released from his B&B contract. He guest-starred as a plastic surgeon who drives Christian Troy to jealousy when he sees him naked in the shower in an episode of FX Network’s Nip/Tuck during the show’s fourth season, which began in Fall 2006.

Mario Lopez Dancing With the Stars

In the fall of 2006, Lopez appeared as a celebrity contestant for the third season of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, partnered with professional dancer Karina Smirnoff, who made her series debut. Lopez’s strong start in the program left some viewers wondering whether he had received dance training prior to joining the series. Initially, he said that he had not received any formal training, but he later revealed that, though he hasn’t had formal ballroom training, he has studied tap and hip hop styles. He finished second to Emmitt Smith.

Mario Lopez Hosted the 2009 Miss America Pagent

Lopez has hosted prime time television pageants; Miss Teen USA in 1998, 2003 and August 2007; Miss America in January 2007; and Miss Universe in May 2007, giving him the distinction of being the only individual to have served in hosting capacity for both of the major pageant system organizations. Lopez was featured in the third season of Mind of Mencia. After appearing on Nip/Tuck the nude shots from the shower appeared on the internet, but only his buttocks are exposed.

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Mario Lopez

In 2007, Mario Lopez became an official supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities and is a member of their celebrity board, called the Friends of RMHC.

In 2008, Lopez appeared in the made for television movie Husband for Hire. On June 20, 2008 Lopez was named People’s Hottest Bachelor.

Mario Lopez with Ali Landry

Lopez was married to Ali Landry for 2 weeks but the marriage ended on May 15, 2004. The marriage was annulled over alleged infidelities committed by Lopez during the relationship, and particularly the week leading up to the wedding.

There have been rumors that Lopez is gay, to which he responded on Mind of Mencia by doing a Brokeback Mountain parody as well as a monologue about how it is not true.

Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff

Lopez was recently dating Karina Smirnoff. However, on June 4, 2008 Smirnoff confirmed that she and Lopez are no longer an item.

He is an avid boxing fan. Was seen on camera during the Floyd Mayweather vs Ricky Hatton fight. He also commentates for Top Rank on overseas broadcasts of Manny Pacquiao fights.

Mario has a sister named Marissa, who is married to former NFL linebacker Kailee Wong.

Mario Lopez and Elizabeth Berkley

Lopez is still very good friends with fellow Saved by the Bell star and on-screen girlfriend Elizabeth Berkley, who came to support him while he was taking part in Dancing with the Stars.

Mario Lopez was the host of the 2009 Miss America Pageant

Mario Lopez with Miss America 2009 Katie Stam

Mario Lopez was the host of Miss America 2009. Mario Lopez returned to host Miss America for the second time.

“Mario and the Miss America Organization’s past relationship has proven beneficial, and we look forward to having him in Vegas again this year,” says Brent Zacky, programming V.P. for TLC.

The show aired January 24.

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Mario Lopez

Latino-American actor Mario Lopez was born October 10, 1973, in San Diego, Calif. Mario began studying dance at age three and was discovered by an agent when he was 10. His first role was on the series, a.k.a Pablo, and was a dancer and drummer on the syndicated children’s music series Kids Incorporated. Mario’s most famous role was on the popular Saturday morning comedy series “Saved By The Bell” as self-assured jock A.C. Slater.

Mario Lopez in Saved by the Bell

Since his stint on Saved by the Bell, Lopez has enjoyed a career as host of a variety of television contest shows. He hosted Pet Star on the Animal Planet channel and was co-host of ESPN Hollywood. He is the captain of the L.A. Armed Response team on GSN’s Extreme Dodgeball. Like fellow Saved by the Bell actor Dustin Diamond, he was featured as a celebrity guest on The Weakest Link. Actor and dancer Mario Lopez also shares the secrets behind his famous physique in his physical fitness bestseller, Mario Lopez’s Knockout Fitness.

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