Actor and television personality Mario Lopez is set to host the 52nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. ADVERTISEMENTThe prize presentation celebrating excellence in daytime television will take place on Oct. 17 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in California. "We're thrilled to be working with Access Hollywood and having Mario Lopez host this year's Daytime Emmy Awards," Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS, said in a statement Wednesday. "As a beloved figure in daytime television himself, Mario brings the perfect blend of energy, familiarity, and star power to the stage. We're also honored to celebrate this year's Gold and Silver Circle Honorees -- television professionals whose dedication and exceptional talent have shaped the landscape of daytime storytelling.