'I Thought This Was You with a Young Filter On': Mario Lopez & His Nephew Prove the Family Genes Are Strong

Mario Lopez had fans confusing him for his nephew due to their resemblance. The reactions came after the actor shared a photo of his nephew wishing him a happy birthday.

Mario Lopez surprised his fans with his uncanny resemblance to his nephew. The actor and TV host commemorated his young relative's birthday by posting a heartfelt message and a series of photos. The last slide featured Mario Lopez and his nephew together.

Their similarity was so remarkable that it left some fans in awe and wonder about the family's strong genes. Alongside the photos, Mario Lopez captioned, "As you turn another year older, know that your uncle wishes you nothing but happiness… God bless & kill it in your first year of college, Makai!"

The actor's post attracted the attention of his fans, prompting numerous comments beneath the post, with many sharing their different thoughts. Among them, one fan, taken aback by the resemblance, wrote, "I thought this was you with a young filter on! Aww. Sweet family resemblance." Someone else commented, "Wow, twins! Happy birthday to him 🎉."

Mario Lopez's nephew, Makai, is the son of his younger sister Marissa Wong, who has four children. The two siblings have shared a strong bond since they were kids. The actor-turned-TV host occasionally pays his sister sweet tributes on his Instagram page and considers Wong his best friend.

During an interview, Lopez revealed that while growing up, dance was the common bond between him and his sister. Even in their adult lives, they both continue to cherish their love for dance and have passed it on to their children, who are also passionate about dance.

Mario Lopez is a father of three children whom he shares with his wife, Courtney Mazza. Their eldest child, daughter Gia Francesca Lopez, was born in September 2010. Their second child, Dominic, was born in September 2013; their youngest child, Santino, was born in July 2019.

The TV host once shared why his children have Italian and Catholic names. "We wanted them Italian, and we wanted them Catholic," he said during an interview, emphasizing that his wife is "100% Italian." Additionally, he mentioned that their children's Latin heritage is reflected in their last names.