Mario Lopez was born in San Diego, California on October 10, 1973. Lopez got his start doing guest appearances, which led to early roles in Kids Incorporated. He joined the cast of Saved By The Bell in 1989. After Saved By The Bell and its spin off, Saved By The Bell: The College Years, ended, Lopez did several television movies before landing the role of Bobby Cruz on Pacific Blue in 1995. Since Saved by the Bell Lopez has hosted several reality shows, including America's Most Talented Kid and Will You Marry Me?, but he will always be remembered for his role as A.C. Slater.