Mario López, Jr. (born October 10, 1973), is a Mexican American actor who appeared on several television series. He first became well known for his portrayal of the character A.C. Slater on Saved by the Bell. is the 283rd day of the year (284th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... San Diego redirects here. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... This article is about the year. ... is the 283rd day of the year (284th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Mexican may have several meanings. ... For other uses, see Actor (disambiguation). ... Saved by the Bell is an American sitcom that originally aired between 1989 and 1993. ... Saved by the Bell is an American sitcom that originally aired between 1989 and 1993. ...

Career

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Lopez's professional career began in 1985 when he appeared as younger brother Tomás in the short-lived ABC comedy series a.k.a. Pablo. In that same year, he was cast as a drummer and dancer on Kids Incorporated. Mario is a capable drummer and has been seen in his many television roles playing the instrument. In 1989, Lopez was cast as A.C. Slater in the popular television sitcom Saved by the Bell, a role which lasted five years. Lopez's character was a masculine, athletic student, helping to garner the actor a sizeable teenage-girl fan base. He maintains a close friendship with fellow castmate Mark-Paul Gosselaar. 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 ESPN2's 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. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is an American television network. ... a. ... For the comic book character, see Drummer (comics). ... A contemporary dancer rehearsing in a dance studio Dance generally refers to human movement either used as a form of expression or presented in a social, spiritual or performance setting. ... Kids Incorporated (also known as Kids Inc. ... Saved by the Bell is an American sitcom that originally aired between 1989 and 1993. ... A sitcom or situation comedy is a genre of comedy performance originally devised for radio but today typically found on television. ... Saved by the Bell is an American sitcom that originally aired between 1989 and 1993. ... “Young Men” redirects here. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Pet Star is a show of Animal Planet. ... Animal Planet, launched in 1996, is a cable and satellite television network co-owned by Discovery Communications, Inc. ... ESPN2 debuted on October 1, 1993, as a sister station of ESPN. Nicknamed the deuce, ESPN2 was to be branded as a network for a younger generation of sports fans featuring edgier graphics as well as extreme sports like motocross, snowboarding, and BMX racing. ... ESPN Hollywood was a television program that aired on ESPN2 in 2005. ... GSN redirects here. ... Extreme Dodgeball is an American television show that debuted on Game Show Network in 2004. ... Dustin Diamond (born Dustin Neil Diamond on January 7, 1977 in San Jose, California) is an actor, musician and stand-up comedian best known for his role as Samuel Screech Powers on the television show Saved by the Bell. ... The Weakest Link (known as Weakest Link in many countries) is a television game show which first appeared in the United Kingdom on BBC Two on 14 August 2000. ...

On USA Network's Pacific Blue, he played police officer Bobby Cruz. Lopez also served as the host of the syndicated series Name Your Adventure. He also starred as the Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis in Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story. USA Network is a popular American cable television network with about 89 million household subscribers as of 2005. ... Pacific Blue was a one-hour television drama about a team of police officers who patrolled the beaches of Santa Monica, California on bicycle. ... This article needs to be wikified. ... Gregory (Greg) Efthimios Louganis (born January 29, 1960 in El Cajon, California) is an American diver. ...

He emceed the second season of the Family Channel game show Masters of the Maze. A Masters of the Maze broadcast featuring actor Lorne Berfield. ...

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. The Other Half is an American talkshow which aired in syndication between 2001 and 2003. ... This article is about the talk show. ... Dante Daniel Danny Bonadouche (pronounced ), (born August 13, 1959, in Broomall, Pennsylvania) is an American radio/television personality, comedian and former child actor who became known as an adult for his tumultuous personal life. ... For other persons named Dick Clark, see Dick Clark (disambiguation). ...

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. Disneyland is a theme park that is located at 1313 South Harbor Boulevard in Anaheim, California, USA. It opened on July 17, 1955. ... For other Space Mountains, see Space Mountain. ... Anaheim redirects here. ...

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. The first TIME cover devoted to soap operas: Dated January 12, 1976, Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes of Days of our Lives are featured with the headline Soap Operas: Sex and suffering in the afternoon. A soap opera is an ongoing, episodic work of fiction, usually broadcast on television... The Bold and the Beautiful (often called B&B or less commonly, Bold) is a popular American television soap opera, first broadcast on CBS on March 23, 1987. ... is the 199th day of the year (200th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Plastic surgery is a general term for operative manual and instrumental treatment which is performed for functional or aesthetic reasons. ... Dr. Christian Troy is a fictional character played by Julian McMahon on the FX Networks series Nip/Tuck. ... FX (for Fox eXtended Networks) is the name of a number of related subscription TV channels owned by News Corporations Fox Entertainment Group. ... Nip/Tuck is an Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning American television medical drama series created by Ryan Murphy for FX Networks. ...

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. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The third season of Dancing with the Stars (US TV series) premiered on September 12, 2006 and ended November 15, 2006. ... For the late-2007 season, see Dancing with the Stars (US season 5). ... The references in this article would be clearer with a different and/or consistent style of citation, footnoting or external linking. ... Gaskell Ball Ballroom dance, refers collectively to a set of partner dances, which originated in the Western world and are now enjoyed both socially and competitively around the globe. ... Man tap dancing. ... Breakdance, the first hip hop dance style, performed at MTV Street Festval, Thailand. ... Emmitt James Smith III (born May 15, 1969 in Pensacola, Florida) is a former American football player, who played for the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals. ...

He 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. Extra is an entertainment television news program covering events and celebrities which debuted on September 5, 1994. ... is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and television programs, given out each year during a formal dinner. ...

Lopez was scheduled to be color commentator for the first EliteXC mixed martial arts event alongside pro-wrestler Bill Goldberg, but was inexplicably replaced at the last minute. Elite Xtreme Combat, also known as EliteXC, is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts (MMA) organization. ... For the fighting styles that combine different arts, see hybrid martial arts. ... For other persons named Bill Goldberg, see Bill Goldberg (disambiguation). ...

Lopez is both the host with Carmen Palumbo and co-executive producer of Sí TV's Dating Factory. SiTV is a English-Language Latino Network that is geared towards 18-34 yr olds. ...

On March 12, 2007, Lopez auditioned in a not-for-air episode of The Price is Right to take over for the retiring Bob Barker.^[1] is the 71st day of the year (72nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... The Price Is Rights US 36th season logo. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

Lopez has hosted primetime 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. Miss Teen USA is a beauty pageant run by the Miss Universe Organization for girls aged 15-19. ... For the patriotically-themed comic book superheroines, see Miss America (comics). ... Miss Universe is an annual international female beauty contest, and the title for the winner of the contest, founded in 1952 by California clothing company Pacific Mills. ...

Lopez is currently hosting the MTV reality show America's Best Dance Crew.

Starting on April 15, 2008, he will take on the role of Zach in Broadway's A CHORUS LINE.

Personal life

He was married to Ali Landry for 2 weeks, ending 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. [1] This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Look up infidelity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Mario was a real life high school wrestler. During his senior season, he captured a 7th place finish at the California State High School championships. He attended Chula Vista High School: School for the Creative and Performing Arts in Chula Vista, California. Chula Vista High School in Chula Vista, California, was founded in 1947. ...

Mario has a sister named Marissa, who is married to former NFL linebacker Kailee Wong. NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... Kailee Wong (born May 23, 1976 in Eugene, Oregon) is a NFL linebacker. ...

His parents were born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico. Nickname: Location in the State of Sinaloa. ... Sinaloa is a state in northwestern Mexico. ...

Filmography

• Simon & Simon (1984) (TV series)
• Kids Incorporated (1984) (TV series) (1984-1986)
• The Golden Girls (1986) (TV series)
• Colors (1988) (Film)
• Saved by the Bell (1989) (TV series)
• Masters of the Maze (1994-1996) (TV series) Season 2 host
• Name Your Adventure (1993) (TV series)
• Killing Mr. Griffin (1997) (TV)
• Breaking the Surface: The Greg Louganis Story (1997)
• Miss Teen USA (1998)
• Pacific Blue (1996) (TV series) (1998-2000)
• Big Brother Trouble (2000) (Family Film)
• Popular (2000) (Cameo)
• Ripleys Believe It Or Not (2002)(TV series)
• King Rikki (2002)
• Outta Time (2002)
• Pet Star (2002) (TV series)
• Eve (2003) (TV series)
• America's Most Talented Kid (2003) (TV series)
• Miss Teen USA (2003)
• The Bold and the Beautiful (2006) (TV series)
• Nip/Tuck (2006) (TV series)
• Dancing with the Stars (2006) (TV series)
• Mind of Mencia (2007) (TV series) Season 3 episode 4
• George Lopez (2007)
• Eight Days a Week (2007)
• Miss America (2007)
• Miss Universe (2007)
• Miss Teen USA (2007)
• Holiday in Handcuffs (2007) (TV film for ABC Family)
• Husband for Hire (2008) (TV film for Oxygen)
• America's Best Dance Crew (2008) (TV series)

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References

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