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. Mario is probably best known to youngsters, however, as A.C. Slater from NBC's popular 1980s teen comedy series Saved by the Bell.

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


1991 graduate of Chula Vista High School. Has a younger sister, Marissa, who is married to ex-Houston Texans linebacker Kailee Wong. 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. Before being cast in "Saved by the Bell" (1989), Lopez was a dancer. Is of Mexican descent. Briefly worked at Coggin Honda in Orlando, Florida.