Mario Lopez

Mario Lopez

Mario Michael Lopez, Jr. ( /ˈmaɪkəl/ ; born October 10, 1973) is an American television host and actor who has appeared on several television series, in films, and on Broadway. He is best known for his portrayal of the character A.C. Slater on Saved By The Bell, which he also portrayed as a regular on Saved by the Bell: The College Years. He has appeared in numerous projects since, including the third season of Dancing with the Stars and as a celebrity guest host for the syndicated entertainment news magazine show Extra. He currently hosts America's Best Dance Crew for MTV. Lopez is currently co-hosting the live shows of the U.S. version of the TV singing competition The X Factor.