Mario Lopez Interviews with Jetset Magazine

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PMB 353 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) February 15, 2012 -- Mario Lopez By: Tom Zenner

It's a non-descript, ordinary, overcast Thursday morning at The Grove, the upscale outdoor shopping plaza at the farmers market in Los Angeles, and weaving through pedestrian traffic with an ultra-smooth, well-coiffed, confident gate, flanked by a loyal legion of stage hands, personal assistants, and stylists, is a man with a plan, a sculpted physique, a hit TV show, an upcoming bestseller, and a noticeable sparkle in his eye as if he knows something that you don't.

Mario Lopez, the host and star of the syndicated entertainment show Extra, rumored possible replacement to legendary host Regis Philbin, author of a new healthy cookbook that follows a previous bestseller, and inspiration to a large and growing fan base that crosses genders, ethnicities, and demographics, is in on a little secret and it's this: he knows where he's been, he knows where he's going, and he knows there's not a pothole deep enough or speed bump big enough to slow him down, get in his way, or taper the trajectory of a show-business career that is rising faster than gas prices at your neighborhood filling station.

There's no doubt he is well aware a little good fortune has been blended with the talent, looks, work ethic, and perseverance with which he's been amply blessed. The reason he's as popular, successful, busy, dynamic, in demand, and determined as he is is because there's a blueprint that seems to have no red lights and has made his personal, high-profile brand white hot while heading down the yellow brick road he's traveling.

"I think about my long-term plan for my career every day. I'm planning on things three, five, and 15 years down the road," he told Jetset in the middle of another manic day of taping, hosting, promoting, producing, and whatever else can be crammed into 24 hours of a Hollywood star's life. "I love the show and what I'm doing on Extra, but for me, the next phase is to do even more creating, not just shows, but creating opportunities for Latinos and my family and friends."

With acting credits dating back to the mid '80s, on iconic shows such as The Golden Girls, Mario's show-biz career is far from brand new, but the sign of a successful person in any field is knowing when it's time to give yourself a new brand. If not new, then a little polishing or tweaking at times is certainly in order for anyone ultra-serious about his career. Something Mario learned growing up in San Diego was to take what he does seriously, while at the same time trying not to take himself too seriously. It's a mantra that's a good idea for everyone who wants to be-or is-on top of his game, and it's set a foundation for Mario to pivot when there are opportunities and force himself to evolve. Constantly.

"My parents have always had a strong work ethic. They were first generation here in the US, and they were blue collar. My dad worked for the city, and my mom worked for the phone company. They were just all about not taking shortcuts. My dad was very hyper too, so maybe that's where my energy comes from. I have always been a multitasker and wanted to do a bunch of different things, and I always have guarded optimism, which allows me to constantly push myself."


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