EXCLUSIVE: Mario party! Lopez throws annual summer party at his Los Angeles home for his Extra colleagues to celebrate 21st season

Working as an extra in Hollywood rarely gets you into the exclusive parties.

Unless you work for THE Extra.

Mario Lopez opened up his home on Saturday to his friends and colleagues at the news entertainment show.

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Mario party: Mario Lopez opened up his home on Saturday to his Extra friends and colleagues, including his boss Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey

Mario party: Mario Lopez opened up his home on Saturday to his Extra friends and colleagues, including his boss Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey

The 41-year-old holds a 'thank you' party every year for the crew, with this year's being extra special as it marks the 21st season on air.

More than 50 of his co-workers turned up for the summer party at his gorgeous home in the LA Hills.

Guests included Extra boss Lisa Gregorisch-Dempsey, Mario's best friend and make-up artist Rod 'Tuddy' Rinks, and his co-host Tracey Edmonds.

Annual gig: The 41-year-old, pictured with best friend and make-up artist Rod 'Tuddy' Rinks (L) holds a 'thank you' party every year for the crew

Annual gig: The 41-year-old, pictured with best friend and make-up artist Rod 'Tuddy' Rinks (L) holds a 'thank you' party every year for the crew

Happy 21st: Managing editor Fatana Nawabi was among guests celebrating the extra special occasion of 21 seasons on air

Happy 21st: Managing editor Fatana Nawabi was among guests celebrating the extra special occasion of 21 seasons on air

Family affair: Mario's wife Courtney (L) and mom Elvia (R)  joined in the celebration

Family affair: Mario's wife Courtney (L) and mom Elvia (R)  joined in the celebration

Nico loves his tata... My dad is a great babysitter #LopezBoys

A photo posted by Mario Lopez (@mariolopezextra) on

His other co-host Charissa Thomspon was a no show however, after getting stuck in Cincinnati covering the Major League Baseball all-star game.

Mario's wife Courtney, their children, four-year-old Gia Francesca and one-year-old Dominic, and even Mario's mom Elvia and dad Mario Sr joined in the celebration.

The Saved By The Bell alum laid on an Extra-themed spread for his guests, providing an open bar and freshly-cooked pizza made right there in his outdoor stone oven.

Old pro: Mario has hosted the news entertainment show for seven seasons running now

Old pro: Mario has hosted the news entertainment show for seven seasons running now

Not forgetting: His children, four-year-old Gia Francesca and one-year-old Dominic, were of course invited

Not forgetting: His children, four-year-old Gia Francesca and one-year-old Dominic, were of course invited

Piping hot: The Saved By The Bell alum laid on an Extra-themed spread for his guests, providing an open bar and freshly-cooked pizza made right there in his outdoor stone oven 

Piping hot: The Saved By The Bell alum laid on an Extra-themed spread for his guests, providing an open bar and freshly-cooked pizza made right there in his outdoor stone oven 

Nice pad: The poolside party rolled from 6pm until well after 1am on Sunday morning

Nice pad: The poolside party rolled from 6pm until well after 1am on Sunday morning

Grazie Vito! My man makes the best homemade pizzas ever... @Vitoiacopelli @Pizzaprova

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The poolside party rolled from 6pm until well after 1am on Sunday morning. 

Mario has been making the most of his time off recently; On July 4 weekend he spent the day on the beach with his family, where he go to show off his famously toned physique sunbathing and playing in the water with his kids.

 A fortnight before that he was enjoying a longer - but possibly not as relaxing - vacation in Mexico with a total of seven kids, including nieces and nephews. 

Boss lady: Senior Executive Producer Lisa arrived with her husband Gary Dempsey

Boss lady: Senior Executive Producer Lisa arrived with her husband Gary Dempsey

Shot caller: Extra Executive Producer Theresa Coffino brought her partner Gianfranco Gasparro

Shot caller: Extra Executive Producer Theresa Coffino brought her partner Gianfranco Gasparro

Staying power: Producer Larry Stern and his wife Sara were among the longevous guests

Staying power: Producer Larry Stern and his wife Sara were among the longevous guests

Just chillig: Mario recently spent the day at the beach with his young family for the July 4 weekend

Just chillig: Mario recently spent the day at the beach with his young family for the July 4 weekend

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