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Date of Birth

10 October 1973, San Diego, California, USA

Birth Name

Mario Lopez Jr.

Height

5' 10" (1.78 m)

Mini Biography

Born in San Diego, California, on October 10th, 1973, to Mario Sr. and Elvira, Mario Lopez's first professional role was on the series, "a.k.a. Pablo" (1984). Mario is probably best known to youngsters, however, as A.C. Slater from NBC's popular 1980s teen comedy series "Saved by the Bell" (1989).

Among Mario's other credits are several other popular television series, such as "Pacific Blue" (1996) and the movies Colors (1988), Depraved (1996) and Eastside (1999). Mario has also proven himself as a talented presenter and has already hosted such series as "Name Your Adventure" (1993), "The Other Half" (2001) and "Pet Star" (2003).

IMDb Mini Biography By: Perculiar Chicken

Spouse

Ali Landry

(24 April 2004 - 12 May 2004) (annulled)

Trivia

1991 graduate of Chula Vista High School.

Was an amateur wrestler while in high school, and was on his high school wrestling team.

Has a younger sister, Marissa, who is married to ex-Houston Texans linebacker Kailee Wong.

Mario Lopez was a state placewinner in California at 189 pounds in 1990, contrary to popular belief, he was not a state champion. He ended up taking 7th Place at the California State High School tournament as a senior.

Athletics aside, his true passion in life is dancing. He has aspirations of one day dancing at Radio City music hall in New York City.

Proposed to actress/model Ali Landry in summer 2003.

Before being cast in "Saved by the Bell" (1989), Lopez was a dancer.

He is a talented drummer and played drums on the 80s show "Kids Incorporated" (1984).

Is of Mexican descent.

He allegedly cheated on his wife-to-be, actress Ali Landry, one day before the wedding and after the wedding. He was caught by onlookers cheating at his bachelor party. This is why Ali Landry got the marriage annulled.

Briefly worked at Coggin Honda in Orlando, Florida.

Close friend of Eva Longoria Parker since 1992.

Personal Quotes

"I love talking about women because they are a constant study and you're always learning."

Where Are They Now

(May 2005) Currently works as a Morning DJ for Hot 92 Jamz Radio Station in Southern California.

(May 2005) Currently working on the project "The Mangina Monologues" the male version of the famous "Vagina Monologues".

(November 2005) Currently celebrity team captain of the "LA Riot" on American TV Show "Extreme Dodgeball" (2004).

(May 2007) Auditioned to replace Bob Barker as host of "The New Price Is Right" (1972).

(May 2008) Currently starring in the Broadway revival of "A Chorus Line", in the role of "Zach"; at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater

(May 2008) Release of his book, "Mario Lopez's Knockout Fitness" by Mario with Jeff O'Connell.

(June 2008) Became the 2008 bachelor of the year.

(October 2009) Release of his book, "Mud Tacos" by Mario and his sister, Marissa Lopez Wong.

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