Bruno Mars

Peter Gene Hernandez, who’s more known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer and songwriter.

He’s best recognized for his musical versatility and performance excellence, which led to his successful career in the music industry.

Career

Bruno Mars became interested in music at the age of four. He performed with his family’s band for five days a week.

In 1990, he started gaining local attention by appearing in Midweek, a Hawaiian tabloid, as Little Elvis.

He moved to Los Angeles in 2003. He built his career as a soloist, songwriter, and backing vocals.

Bruno also got featured by Jaeson Ma and Far East Movement. Bruno gradually gained fame and released his first EP named It’s Better If You Don’t Understand.

He finally released his debut album called Doo-Wops & Hooligans in 2010. It ranked #3 on the Billboard 200 and was sold over 15 million items worldwide.

The next year, he won his first Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

He then continued releasing chart-worthy and award-winning songs like When I Was Your Man, That’s What I Like, and Finesse.

He had also collaborated with other famous singers, such as Cardi B, Ed Sheeran, and Snoop Dogg.

Profile

Real Name: Peter Gene Bayot Hernandez
Stage Name: Bruno Mars
Nickname: –
Birthday: October 8, 1985
Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Nationality: American
Religion: Christianity
Profession: Singer, Songwriter
Education: President Theodore Roosevelt High School
Hobbies: Dancing and playing golf
Facebook: @brunomars
Twitter: @BrunoMars
Threads: –
Instagram: @brunomars
TikTok: @brunomars
YouTube: Bruno Mars Official

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances

Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 67 Kg (148 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Body Measurements: 37-33-13 (Bust -37, Waist -33, and Arms -13 inches)
Shoe Size: 9 (US)

Family

Father: Peter Hernandez
Mother: Bernadette San Pedro Bayot
Brother: Eric Hernandez Musikus
Sister: Presley Hernandez, Tiara Hernandez, Tahiti Hernandez

Girlfriend & Dating History

Rita Ora

Bruno reportedly dated Rita Ora when their career hasn’t taken off yet, in around 2009 to 2011. It is not known why they chose to part ways.

It was a short-lived romance but she claimed that he was her first love in an interview once.

Rocsi Diaz

In 2011, he was rumored to date Rocsi Diaz, who’s a Honduran-Chilean model and TV personality.

However, neither of them has ever confirmed their speculated relationship.

Amelle Berrabah

In 2011, Bruno was speculated to briefly date Amelle Berrabah, who’s a British singer-songwriter. The pair allegedly met at a music show and were spotted together publicly multiple times.

However, none of the party has ever addressed the rumors.

Jessica Caban

Bruno and Jessica Caban, who’s a model and actress, began their long-term relationship in 2017. They met at a restaurant in New York where she used to work.

Their romance is still going on strong. They live together in a mansion in Hollywood Hills.

Net Worth

According to multiple sources, Bruno has collected around $150 million to $175 million of net worth.

He earns his income primarily by working as a singer-songwriter, who has received both critical and commercial success by winning various awards and sold more than 130 million records around the world.

Music

Bruno reportedly earn $38 million (pre-taxes) in 2013 alone. He was placed 12th at the list of Billboard‘s highest-paid musician in the world.

His pre-taxed annual earning from music increased to $60 million in the following year, $40 million in 2016-2017, and $100 million in 2017-2018.

Controversies

Arrested for Drugs Possession

Not long after Bruno released his debut album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010), he was arrested for cocaine possession in Las Vegas.

The singer wasn’t charged as he pleaded guilty, but paid a fine and completed community service for 200 hours.

Facts

His trademarks are a high-pitched tenor voice and hats.
He can play the drum kit, piano, and guitar.
Bruno is of Filipino and Puerto Rican ancestry.
Red is Bruno’s favorite color.
Mars’ go-to food is Chicken Adobo.
Family Guy is his favorite TV show.
His biggest influences are Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson.
Mars’ father was a percussionist and his mother was a singer.
Bruno’s four sisters form a group named Lylas.
In 2010, he was arrested due to drug possession in a Las Vegas casino.
Bruno started quitting smoking and using an electronic cigarette in 2013.
In 2014, he performed at the Super Bowl.
He partnered with Grammy Foundation to build a camp scholarship fund for Hawaiian talents in 2014.
In the same year, Forbes magazine named him on its 30 Under 30 – Music list.
Mars earned a Star from the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016.
In 2017, the singer helped the victims of the water crisis in Michigan by donating 1 million USD.
He was nominated for 4 categories at the 2017 American Music Awards and won 3 of them. They are Artist of the Year, Favorite Pop/Rock Male Artist, and Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist.
His name was also noted in the Guinness World Records in 2017 as the First Male Artist to get three 10-million-selling-singles.
Forbes magazine included him on its Celebrity 100 list in 2019.
During the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, Bruno donated 1 million USD to the MGM Resorts Foundation.
His ideal type is…

Movies

Rio 2 (2014), as Roberto (voice role)
Honeymoon in Vegas (1992), as Little Elvis (cameo)

TV Series

Jane the Virgin (The CW ⏐ 2016), as himself
The Cleveland Show (Fox ⏐ 2012), as himself (voice)
Sesame Street (PBS ⏐ 2011), as himself

TV Shows

60 Minutes (CBS ⏐ 2016), as himself
Saturday Night Live (NBC ⏐ 2016), as himself (performer)
Saturday Night Live (NBC ⏐ 2014), as himself (performer)
Saturday Night Live (NBC ⏐ 2012), as himself (performer)
Saturday Night Live (NBC ⏐ 2010), as himself (performer)

Quotes

“I think that success is having fun.”

“You can’t knock on opportunity’s door and not be ready.”

“Music is not math. It’s science. You keep mixing the stuff up until it blows up on you, or it becomes this incredible potion.”

“There’s always a bittersweet kind of thing, but I feel like everything had to work out the way it is. Everything that had to happen, happened.”

“I just write songs that I strongly believe in and that are coming from inside. There’s no tricks. It’s honesty with big melodies.”

“You pick up some fans and a handful of haters along the way.”

“In my songs, I’m not saying something that’s never been said before. The have lyrics aren’t going to blow people away. It’s the emotion and the melody that drive it home.”

“Someone told me something that stuck with me: ‘You have to envision your life, and then go backwards.’ I’ve been living by that motto for a while, so I see where I need to be. Now I’m just backtracking and trying to get back up there.”