Mario Lopez is an American actor and television host. His first famous role was that of A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell. (1)
Facts About Mario Lopez
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Estimate Net Worth | $35 million |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Birthplace | California |
| Birthday | October 10, 1973 |
Mario Lopez's Appearance (Height, Hair, Eyes & More)
| Height | 5 ft 10 in 1.78 m |
|---|---|
| Weight | 185 pounds 84 kg |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Fit |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
Mario Lopez's Net Worth
Mario Lopez is an American actor, host of television shows, and spokesperson; Mario has a 35 million dollar fortune. Because of his work on “Saved by the Bell,” Mario Lopez first gained notoriety; as an adult, he gained additional notoriety and the majority of his wealth as an entertainment television host. After more than a year of hosting “Extra,” Mario moved to “Access Hollywood” in July 2019. Mario also hosts a radio program and makes numerous endorsements that resemble infomercials. (2)
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Mario Lopez's Early Life
On October 10, 1973, Lopez was born in Chula Vista, California. He is the son of Mario Alberto López Pérez and Elvira Soledad Trasvia. His younger sister Marissa is wed to Kailee Wong, a former linebacker for the Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings in the National Football League. The Lopez family is a sizable Catholic one. Mario’s mother was born in Tijuana, Territorio Norte de Baja California, and his father was born in Culiacán, Sinaloa. Both of his parents emigrated from Mexico. Lopez was a dance prodigy who began training in tap and jazz at three. When Mario was 7 years old, he also participated in wrestling, karate, and other activities at his neighborhood Boys and Girls Club, where he excelled. His mother also enrolled him in other activities. During his acting career, he competed in amateur wrestling for Chula Vista in the 160-pound weight class. (3)
Mario Lopez's Education
Mario Lopez competed for his high school wrestling team, finishing his senior year by placing second in the San Diego Section and seventh in the state of California. He graduated from Chula Vista High School in 1991.
Mario Lopez's Wife and Family Life
Lopez claims that Fergie was his first kiss, and the two had a brief relationship while appearing together on the television program Kids Incorporated.
Lopez was accused of raping a date in 1993, but prosecutors and numerous witnesses could find no proof to back up the claim.
Lopez married actress Ali Landry on April 24, 2004, in a Catholic ceremony at the Las Alamandas resort outside of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, after six years of dating. However, their union was subsequently dissolved two weeks later.
In a 2011 interview, Lopez acknowledged that the breakup happened after Landry found out at his bachelor party that Lopez had been unfaithful to her days before the wedding. From June 2006 to June 2008, Lopez was romantically linked to professional dancer Karina Smirnoff, his Dancing with the Stars partner.
On Broadway in New York’s A Chorus Line in the fall of 2008, Lopez got to know dancer, actress, and producer Courtney Mazza. The couple exchanged vows on December 1 in Punta Mita, Mexico. They have two sons and a daughter.
Mario Lopez's Career
When Lopez was 10 years old, a talent agent saw him perform at a dance recital. Before making television appearances, he began doing local ads and commercials. As the younger brother Tomás in the short ABC comedy series, a.k.a. Pablo, Lopez made his acting debut in 1984. He was hired to play the drums and dance for three seasons of Kids Incorporated the same year. He was chosen to play a Latino boy named Mario facing deportation as a guest star on The Golden Girls sitcom in March 1987. He was selected to play Felipe’s friend in a supporting role in the film Colors. When Lopez was 10 years old, a talent agent saw him perform at a dance recital. Before making television appearances, he began doing local ads and commercials. As the younger brother Tomás in the short ABC comedy series, a.k.a. Pablo, Lopez made his acting debut in 1984. He was hired to play the drums and dance for three seasons of Kids Incorporated the same year. He was chosen to play a Latino boy named Mario facing deportation as a guest star on The Golden Girls sitcom in March 1987. He was selected to play Felipe’s friend in a supporting role in the film Colors.
In the film Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story, Lopez played Olympic diver Greg Louganis. He was a guest star on Resurrection Blvd., Eve, and The Bad Girl’s Guide after appearing as Bobby Cruz in the USA Network drama Pacific Blue for two seasons before it was canceled after the fifth. The following year. As Dr. Christian Ramirez, Lopez joined the cast of the daytime soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful in March 2006. He was let go from his B&B contract on July 18, 2006. In a later episode of the FX Network’s Nip/Tuck during the fourth season, which started in Fall 2006, Mario played a plastic surgeon who makes Christian Troy envious when he sees him naked in the shower. In the latter part of 2006, he also made a police officer appearance on George Lopez. In the 2012 Sesame Street episode “The Veggie Monster,” Lopez also appeared as a guest star in the reporter role for Extra Sesame Street. (4)
References
- Mario Lopez Biography, retrieved from https://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/mario-lopez/bio/3000397327/
- Mario Lopez Net Worth, retrieved from https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/actors/mario-lopez-net-worth/
- Mario Lopez, retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0530249/
Mario Lopez, retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mario_Lopez