Has a younger sister, Marissa, who is married to Houston Texans linebacker, Kailee Wong.

Proposed to actress/model Ali Landry in summer 2003.

In episode "Second Chance" of the fifth season, the ballet moves performed by Slater were in fact done by professional dancer/stunt man Martin P. Morales Jr.

Close friend of Eva Longoria Parker since 1992.

Briefly worked at Coggin Honda in Orlando, Florida.

He allegedly cheated on his wife-to-be, actress Ali Landry, one day before the wedding and after the wedding. He was caught by onlookers cheating at his bachelor party. This is why Ali Landry got the marriage annulled.

Is of Mexican descent.

He is a talented drummer and played drums on the 80s show "Kids Incorporated" (1984).

Before being cast in "Saved by the Bell" (1989), Lopez was a dancer.

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.

Mario Lopez was a state placewinner in California at 189 pounds in 1990, contrary to popular belief, he was not a state champion. He ended up taking 7th Place at the California State High School tournament as a senior.

Has a younger sister, Marissa, who is married to ex-Houston Texans linebacker, Kailee Wong.

Was an amateur wrestler while in high school, and was on his high school wrestling team.

1991 graduate of Chula Vista High School.