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Just 11 Throwback Pics of Mario Lopez from His Early Days — as He Turns 51 Today!
The actor and television host first came on the scene as a Disney kid back in the '80s
It may be hard to believe, but Mario Lopez is 51!
The San Diego native first came on the scene as a child star in the '80s and was propelled into the stratosphere playing high school jock A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell. He has since pivoted from acting and has made a name for himself as a noted television host and correspondent.
In his private life, the double-dimpled hunk is happily married to wife Courtney Lopez, whom he wed in 2012. The two share three children — Gia, 14, Dominic, 11, and Santino, 5.
Below, check out these 11 throwback photos of Mario Lopez as the actor celebrates his birthday on Oct. 10.
A Star on the Rise
One of Mario Lopez's earlier gigs was starring on Disney's Kids Incorporated, which aired on the network from 1984 to 1993.
Throwing It Way Back
Mario Lopez
American actor and host
For other people named Mario Lopez, see Mario Lopez (disambiguation).
Mario Lopez | |
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Lopez in 2023 | |
| Born | (1973-10-10) October 10, 1973 (age 51) Chula Vista, California, U.S. |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouses | Ali Landry (m. 2004; ann. 2004)Courtney Mazza (m. 2012) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Kailee Wong (brother-in-law) |
Mario Lopez (born October 10, 1973) is an American actor and television host. He has appeared on several television series, in films, and on Broadway. He is known for his portrayal of A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell, Saved by the Bell: The College Years, and the 2020 sequel series. He has appeared in numerous projects since, including the third season of Dancing with the Stars and as host for the syndicated entertainment news magazine shows Extra and Access Hollywood. He has also hosted America's Best Dance Crew for MTV. In 2012, he co-hosted the second season of the American version of The X Factor with Khloé Kardashian, and was the sole host for the third and final season.
Early life, family and education
Lopez was born on October 10, 1973, in Chula Vista, California, the son of Elvira Soledad Trasviña and Mario Alberto López Pérez. Lopez was raised in a Catholic family. His parents are both emigrants from Mexico. His father was born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, and his mother in Tijuana, Baja California. His younger sister, Marissa, is married to former NFL Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans linebacker Kailee Wong.
Lopez started dance education at age three, training in tap and jazz. He also did tumbling, karate and wrestling at his local Boys and Girls Club when he was 7 years old. He excelled at these as well as other activities in whic
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