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October 10, 2009

Little-Known Facts about Birthday Boy Mario Lopez!

Posted on October 10, 2009

Mario Lopez turns 36 on Saturday -- and in honor of his birthday, we're bringing you 15 facts about the "Extra" host! From his wrestling injury to his favorite ice cream, these facts will surprise you!

15 Little-Known Facts about Mario Lopez!

Health Nut

One of Mario’s diet secrets is to never drink soda.

Religious

Mario tries to go to church every week.

Picky When it Comes to Veggies

Mario says he likes to eat his veggies cold… but not cooked.

Superstitious

You won’t see Mario walking under a ladder — he’s very superstitious!

Middle Name?

Mario jokes that he is “the only Mexican without a middle name.”

What a Mug!

Mario loves coffee, he drinks it black all day!

Ice Cream

Mario’s favorite ice cream flavor is, no surprise, coffee.

His Love for Dance

One of his passions in life is dancing. He has aspirations to one day dance on the stage at Radio City Music Hall in NYC.

No Tats

Mario has no tattoos or body piercings.

Broken Bones

Mario lives an active lifestyle and loves sports. He once broke an ankle while wrestling.

Boxing

Mario is a big boxing fan. His favorite boxer is Mexico’s Julio Cesar Chavez.

Birthday

Mario Lopez was born October 10, 1973, in San Diego, California.

What's Your Sign?

Mario’s is a Libran.

Big Break

His first role was on the series “a.k.a Pablo.” He was a dancer and drummer on the syndicated children’s music series “Kids Incorporated.” Mario’s most famous role was on the popular Saturday morning comedy series “Saved by the Bell” — as self-assured jock, A.C. Slater.

Interviewed President Obama

In October 2008, Mario interviewed presidential candidate Barack Obama — Mario almost missed the interview because he overslept!


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Happy belated 36th, Mario!


- Tunisia
Posted 10/12/09 01:15 PM
 
 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARIO! My son was a Libra also he would have been turning 26yrs. old October 22nd, but unfotunatly he passed away from cancer June 25, 2007 Happy Birthday to you both!:)


- mary
Posted 10/12/09 10:46 AM
 
 

Mario,

I had some ice cream at Dairy Queen to celebrate your birthday along with some coffee later. Yummy. I also was born in the United States of America with a Mexican background.Good luck with the taping of extra today.

Iselda


- Iselda Garcia
Posted 10/12/09 10:10 AM
 
 

Happy Belated Birthday Mario!!! Wishing you happiness, good health, and lotsa lovin’!


- Natalie
Posted 10/11/09 01:26 PM
 
 

Hello Mario, happy Birthday to you. Hope you have more happy, healthy, prosperous events in your life. You almost won the “Dancing with the Stars” you got your own TV show emcee, and almost everything. Happy Birthday again.


- Felfifer
Posted 10/10/09 08:26 PM
 
 

Hey Mario, wishing you a great birthday!


- Jenn
Posted 10/10/09 08:01 AM
 
 

Mario, Feliz Cumpleanos! From a Mom that had 2 sons who wrestled at Bonita High the same time you were wrestling. I saw you wrestle at some of the matches. My ex was the wrestling coach at Bonita.


- Frances
Posted 10/10/09 07:50 AM
 
 

Feliz Cumpleanos Mario. Hope all your wishes come true and you spent this special day with the ones you love. HAPPY B-DAY


- JuanaJacobo
Posted 10/10/09 01:07 AM
 
 

happy birthday to and celebrate it to the fullest have me some cake


- jacqueline
Posted 10/09/09 07:32 PM
 
 

Mario, We hope you have a great Birthday. You are one special Guy….


- Jan
Posted 10/09/09 07:24 PM
 
 

Muchas bendiciones, y que la pases bien durante tu dia. Happy birthday. Just keep up the excellence in your show. Mucho X-tra


- Pedro Alvarado
Posted 10/09/09 05:54 PM
 
 

Mario, do you remember back as a young boy, being in a dance class with Lynette Cirrello Heater??? She is my niece…


- Linda Byler
Posted 10/09/09 05:00 PM
 
 

Mario,
You are not the only Mexican without a middle name. I also do not have a middle name because my parents didn’t believe in middle names, so you’re not alone. FELIZ CUMPLIANOS MARIO!


- Paula Morales
Posted 10/09/09 04:21 PM
 
 

happy birthday mario you’re not getting older you’re getting hotter


- chantelle
Posted 10/09/09 02:30 PM
 
 

Happy Birthday Mario. I hope that you have a wonderful day. Good luck.

Iselda


- Iselda Garcia
Posted 10/09/09 01:31 PM
 
 

Happy Birthday Mario!

Keep Extra as your girlfriend and your
work as your date and get your rest.
You are a the greatest host ever!
Put God first and ask Him to keep you.


- Chic
Posted 10/09/09 12:45 PM
 
 

Happy 36th Birthday Mario!!!

Now I have to straighten something out
with you~Alexander Skarsgard’s not a
“Supporting charachter in TrueBlood”
he’s the Boss of Bill Compton,played
by Stephen Moyer.
The mixup comes when Stephen’s character
was seen first in season 1~But it’s
really Eric Northman who’s Sheriff of
area 5 in the show/books!!!


- MarleneEmmett
Posted 10/09/09 12:27 PM
 
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