Bruno Mars Biography
Peter Gene Hernandez was born on October 8, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He began performing as a child and moved to Los Angeles at 17 to pursue music. His debut single Just the Way You Are was a global hit. Uptown Funk with Mark Ronson spent 14 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Personal Life
Who are Bruno Mars's parents?
Peter Hernandez, Bernadette San Pedro Bayot
Was Bruno Mars married?
Bruno Mars was never married.
Did Bruno Mars have children?
Bruno Mars had no children.
What religion was Bruno Mars?
Bruno Mars was N/A.
What was Bruno Mars's ethnicity?
Bruno Mars was of American heritage.
Career Highlights
Albums
- Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010)
- Unorthodox Jukebox (2012)
- 24K Magic (2016)
- An Evening with Silk Sonic (2021, with Anderson .Paak)
Awards
- 15 Grammy Awards
- Billboard Music Awards
- BET Awards
- Super Bowl XLVIII halftime performer
Facts About Bruno Mars
- Uptown Funk with Mark Ronson was No. 1 for 14 consecutive weeks
- He performed at Super Bowl XLVIII halftime show in 2014
- He began performing as Little Elvis in Hawaii as a child
- 24K Magic won Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song of the Year at the 2018 Grammys
Bruno Mars Quotes
"Music is therapy. Music moves people."
Legacy
Bruno Mars has won 15 Grammy Awards. Uptown Funk spent 14 weeks at No. 1. His Silk Sonic project with Anderson .Paak won Album of the Year at the 2022 Grammys.
Sources
Last verified: 2026-05-20