Bruno Mars was born in Honolulu, Hawaii as Peter Gene Hernandez, and relocated to the United States in 2003 to chase his musical dreams. He carved out a reputation for himself as a songwriter and ...

Bruno Mars, born as Peter Gene Hernandez on October 8, 1985, is an American singer and songwriter who makes records. He leads the music-making team The Smeezingtons, which he set up in 2009.

Courtesy of SelvaRey Rum Bruno Mars has his upbringing in Hawaii to thank for helping him bring his latest passion project to life. In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE, the musician ...