First NamePeterMiddle NameGeneLast NameHernandezFull Name at BirthPeter Gene Bayot HernandezAlternative NameBruno Mars, Peter Gene Hernandez, Peter Gene Bayot Hernandez, Silk SonicBirthday8th October, 1985BirthplaceHonolulu, Hawaii, USAHeight5' 5" (165 cm)BuildSlimEye ColorBrown - DarkHair ColorBlackDistinctive FeatureAlmond eyes, soft voice, hair, and Straight teeth, Hipster Look, Often sings choruses in rap songsZodiac SignLibraSexualityStraightEthnicityMultiracialNationalityAmericanHigh SchoolPresident Theodore Roosevelt High School, Honolulu, Hawaii, USAOccupation TextSinger-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, voice actor, dancer, model, choreographerOccupationMusicianClaim to FameDoo-Wops & HooligansMusic Genre (Text)Pop, Rock, Reggae, Soul, R&B, Funk, Hip HopMusic GenreR&B, Pop/Rock, RapYear(s) Active2006–present, 2004–present, Musical careerMusic StylePop-Rap, PopMusic MoodBright, Calm/Peaceful, Confident, Light, Romantic, Slick, Smooth, Stylish, Sweet, WistfulInstrument (text)Vocals, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Bass, Piano, Harmonica, Beatbox, Keyboards, Ukelele, UkuleleRecord LabelUniversal Motown, Atlantic, Elektra, Universal Motown (former), Atlantic (current), Elektra (current)Associated ActsThe Smeezingtons, Andrew Wyatt, Cee Lo Green, Jeff Bhasker, Mark Ronson, Shampoo Press & Curl, Brody Brown, The Hooligans, The StereotypesOfficial WebsitesFatherPete Hernandez (percussion player - Jewish and Puerto Rican descent)MotherBernadette Hernandez (hula dancer - Filipino descent)BrotherEric Hernandez (drummer)FriendAdele, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik, Louis TomlinsonAssociated PeopleTravie McCoy, Eminem, Flo Rida, K'naan, B.O.B, Adam Levine, Sean Kingston, Far East Movement, Jaeson Ma, Cee Lo Green, Lil WaynePetsGeronimo (dog), Squirrels, Pandas, MonkeysFavorite PeopleLittle Richard, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Jack White, Bob MarleyFavorite TV ShowsFamily Guy, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Breaking Bad, Spongebob Squarepants, P-90xFavorite BandsBeatles, The Isley Brothers, Artistic Monkeys, Led Zeppelin, The Jackson 5Favorite FoodsMcDonald's, Cuban Food, Mothers Filipino Chicken AdobeFavorite ColorsRadical RedFavorite AccessoriesSunglasses, Hats, Leather Jackets

Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), known professionally as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist, and dancer. He is known for his stage performances, retro showmanship, and for performing in a wide range of musical styles, including pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, hip hop, and rock. Mars is accompanied by his band, the Hooligans, who play a variety of instruments, such as electric guitar, bass, piano, keyboards, drums, and horns, and also serve as backup singers and dancers.