Peter Gene Hernandez, known professionally as Bruno Mars, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1985 to parents of Puerto Rican and Filipino descent. He moved to Los Angeles after high school to pursue his musical career, signing with Atlantic Records in 2009 after an unsuccessful stint with Motown Records. Mars became recognized as a solo artist after co-writing popular songs for other artists like "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B. and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy. He has won Grammy Awards for his solo work and is known for his carefree, optimistic lyrics though some of his songs explore darker themes like failed relationships.

2. Peter Gene Hernandez
Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, October 8, 1985
His parents Peter Hernandez and Bernadette "Bernie" of Puerto Rico
and the Philippines respectively. Within two years he was nicknamed
"Bruno" by his father
His stage name Bruno Mars, is an American singer-songwriter, record
producer, voice actor and choreographer US

3.  He graduated from high school and moved to Los
Angeles to pursue his musical career. After an
unsuccessful stint with Motown Records, Mars
signed with Atlantic Records in 2009.

4.  He became recognized as a solo artist after lending
his vocals and co-writing the hooks for the songs
"Nothin 'on You" by BoB, and "Billionaire" by Travie
McCoy

5.  He was nominated for seven Grammy
Awards in the 53rd Grammy Awards,
winning in the category Best Male Pop
Vocal Performance (Best Male Pop Vocal
Performance for "Just the Way

6.  Lyrically, many of Mars songs have been
described as carefree and optimistic;
however, some songs are darker themes
such as Grenade, Liquor Store Blues or
Talking to the Moon, what have failed
relationships and self-destructive
behaviors.

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