SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points from the final two episodes ofNBCsLopez vs. Lopezs second season.
But to discuss things properly, lets take a little trip back to the shows freshman season.
There was a passionate kiss there, however.
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The next day, both act as if nothing happened and nobody witnessed the morning walk of shame.
Im being very long-winded here butLopez vs. Lopezis a gem of a series that needs to continue.
Its the show that I wish existed when I was growing up.
(l-r) Mayan Lopez as Mayan, Brice Gonzalez as Chance, Matt Shively as QuintenNBC
Season 2 ends with anticipation as the family looks towards planning the happy couples nuptials.
What insight can you share into the growth that led them to make this big commitment?
Hes always been her rock.
In my life, Im dating but Im so scared of picking the wrong partner and getting divorced one.
In these last two episodes, her mind opens up as she sees her family changing for the better.
Her story is different than her parents.
DEADLINE: Does this inspire the real Mayan?
Something Ive learned from my character is not to be afraid of commitment.
Our proposal showed both of us committing to one another.
Plus, this makes two years of people asking when Quinten is going to propose to Mayan?
I think it was a great way to complete this chapter.
Thats what helped her see he was ready at any moment to commit.
DEADLINE: How has working on the show helped your family heal?
We saw that video of your dad and mom Ann Serrano kissing in your IG video recently.
You guys have come a long way.
ML:Oh, no, no, no, no!
I want to make the record clear that that was just a joke they pulled on me.
Now, in real life, they use this to get at me.
His relationship with Mayan (on the show) differs from ours in real life.
What was it like on set for that scene, particularly when he breaks down?
ML:That was a very intense moment.
I remember thinking to myself whether or not he was really crying.
I wondered, Is he ok?
There was that moment when I didnt know what was real and what was acting.
[Laughs] In the emotional take, the live studio audience was in tears.
You couldnt hear a pin drop; it was a beautiful thing to witness.
I looked around and realized that these people were so moved by our art.
This is the reaction we hoped for when we were writing this.
When I watched it, I started laughing.
ML:I think a little bit of both.
I saw that one as an actor watching because I have to protect myself a little bit.
So Im able to watch that scene in particular a little less emotionally and just admire it.
It was beautiful seeing my dad go there; I was very impressed.
ML:I absolutely could imagine that.
Ive never seen myself in a wedding dress.
Ive been in a first communion dress and a prom dress.
And now, I dress up for events and things but never a wedding dress.
It was very strange for me too because Ive lost 100 pounds.
DEADLINE: Wow, congratulations!
ML:Thank you.
So to see myself in this dress was really eye-opening; I couldnt stop looking at myself.
Were gonna break George Lopez, everybody just watch.
My dad did get a little teary-eyed.
He was just like, You look so beautiful, and I felt beautiful.
Its going to be one of the next big milestones in my life when I reach that.
Its definitely a perk of the job.
DEADLINE: Were all still waiting for the show to get renewed.
Have you guys heard anything?
We still need to see the wedding!
ML:Were hoping its not the end.
Were hoping that the third season will be about the wedding.
DEADLINE: What else do you wish for Mayan?
ML:I hope she and Quinten will get married and have another baby.
How is that going to change?
Also, I would love to see how wedding planning goes for Mayan, George and Rosie.
This interview was edited and condensed for length and clarity.
