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Mario Lopez's son, Dominic, follows dad into acting
16 Aug
Summary
- Mario Lopez and his 12-year-old son, Dominic, co-star in a new holiday film.
- Lopez expressed pride in his son's acting journey, mirroring his own childhood career.
- The film, 'Christmas at the Starlight,' features tap dancing and singing by the father-son duo.
Actor Mario Lopez is experiencing a unique joy as his 12-year-old son, Dominic, ventures into the entertainment industry. The proud father, who began his own acting career at age 10, finds the experience of watching Dominic navigate this path "a pretty special moment."
The father-son duo recently collaborated on the holiday film "Christmas at the Starlight," where Dominic plays a grandson to Lopez's father character, with Tony Danza portraying the grandfather. The film includes scenes of them tap dancing and singing.
This collaboration comes after Dominic's previous work on holiday movies and other projects, including scenes for the 2025 TV film "Chasing Christmas." He also filmed scenes for the drama "Matlock" and the comedy "Bad Counselors."
"Christmas at the Starlight" is set to premiere during the holiday season. Mario's wife, Courtney Lopez, also contributed to the film by performing a song. The couple, along with Dominic, Gia (15), and Santino (7), are a close-knit family.
