Saved By The Bell's Mario Lopez Honored With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame

(L - R) Oscar De La Hoya, Mario Lopez & Mark WahlbergPhoto byVariety via Getty Images

Exciting news for 'Saved by the Bell' fans! Actor Mario Lopez was given the prestigious honor of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 51-year-old accepted his star surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday, October 10, 2024, which happened to be his birthday. The ceremony took place at 6930 Hollywood Boulevard, at 11:30 am.

Mario Lopez is known by his millions of fans for playing A.C. Slater on the NBC hit comedy series Saved by the Bell. He has also hosted the television series 'Extra' and is currently a host on 'Access Hollywood'. He was joined by his friend, actor Mark Wahlberg, as well as his mother, Elvia Lopez, and Valari Staab, chair of NBC Universal Local.

The multi-talented star was first discovered at the age of 10 while dancing and then made his professional acting debut in the comedy "a.k.a. Pablo," on ABC. ''Lopez was a mainstay on "Saved by the Bell" through its 1989-1993 run. He also was part of a prime-time spinoff, "Saved by the Bell: The College Years," which ran on NBC in the 1993-94 season, and its 2020-22 reboot on Peacock,'' according to NBC Los Angelos.