LOS ANGELES: Actor and television host Mario Lopez was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Variety reported. According to Variety, Lopez was felicitated with the honour by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
Lopez received his star in the category of television. Walk of Famer and iHeart Media Personality Ellen K will be the emcee of the event, and joining emcee Ellen K will be actor Mark Wahlberg, Elvia Lopez, and Valari Staab, Chairman, NBCUniversal Local, as per the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s official website.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Producer Ana Martinez said that the honour is a well-deserved tribute to Lopez’s impressive career as a television personality.
Mario Lopez’s star is unveiled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. 🌟 https://t.co/kFijkow6Vp pic.twitter.com/iHFtYAE9nN
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“Mario Lopez’s star on the Walk of Fame is a well-deserved tribute to his impressive career as a television personality. Many of us watched Mario grow up on the television screen, and the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is excited to honour him on his birthday! This award is definitely the cherry on top,” Ana Martinez said.
Lopez became a household name as ‘AC Slater’ on the hit ’90s teen series, “Saved By The Bell,” and he appeared and produced two seasons of the “Saved By The Bell” reboot for NBC’s Peacock. As an actor, Lopez also appeared on the NBC hit drama “This is Us” and the CW series “Jane the Virgin.”
Lopez has also made appearances on “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “The Rookie,” and voiced the recurring role of ‘Cruz’ on Disney’s animated series “Elena of Avalor,” alongside his daughter Gia. (ANI)