For decades, fans have enjoyed watching Mario Lopez perform and entertain audiences. From the iconic sitcom, “Saved By the Bell,” to his run on “Dancing With the Stars” season 3, it seems like there isn’t anything he can’t do.
However, his career might look very different today if he followed his childhood passions.
In a throwback post, the 52-year-old revealed he once performed as a young Mariachi singer. Fans went wild for the adorable image. Several noted how much Mario Lopez’s sons resemble him.
Check out the photo and see what other fans are buzzing about.
Mario Lopez Teases His Former Mariachi Career
Before Mario Lopez became the beloved actor fans know and love today, he was just a young boy with a love for performing. The actor shared a new social media post teasing his past as a Mariachi singer.
“I had no business being a mariachi at 5 years old… but apparently, I had a residency,” the “Saved By the Bell” alum captioned an adorable new Instagram post.
The image depicts a young Mario Lopez dressed in full Mariachi attire, passionately singing into a microphone. The actor was born in 1973, which puts the date of the photo circa 1978.
“Singing…the only thing you can’t do😂😂😂😂 my favorite picture. Little Sonny,” his wife, Courtney Lopez, joked in the comments. Sonny is their youngest son, who bears a striking resemblance to his father.
“Oh my gosh! Beyond adorable 🥰🥰” another Instagram follower wrote.
“You’re so funny😂 Love it! Cutie😍” another added.
The ’90s Icon Has a Sweet Bonding Moment With His Son
Mario Lopez is the father of three children: daughter Gia, 15, and sons Dominic 12, and Santino, 7. Middle child Dominic is excitedly following in his father’s footsteps. This holiday season, the dynamic duo will have a new movie coming out for the Great American Family network.
”It’s a pretty special moment being that I was a former kid actor myself, and now getting to see my son sort of take this journey,” Lopez shared with PEOPLE. “It makes for a very special moment. We’re excited to be here.”
The film, entitled, “Christmas at the Starlight,” is a full of song and dance numbers, suited for the entire family. Lopez’s wife, Courtney, also has a performance in the film.
“I saw a rough cut the other day. It turned out great,” Mario Lopez told the outlet. “Tony Danza plays a grandfather. I’m the father. [Dominic is] a grandson, and we’re tap dancing, a little singing.”
It’s not Dominic Lopez’s first film role, but it’s certainly his largest to date. His father couldn’t be happier.
“It’s a lot of heart to it, family-oriented, so [I’m] happy with the way it came out,” Mario Lopez told PEOPLE, beaming with pride. “Dominic did a really, really good job. I’m very proud of him.”
“Christmas at the Starlight” debuts on the Great American Family network this holiday season. Fans hope to see Mario and Dominic Lopez co-star in films in the future.
