Bruno Mars
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Summary
Bruno Mars was born on October 8, 1985[1], in Honolulu[2]. He has worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], record producer[5], multi-instrumentalist[6], and dancer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.024% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (200,339 views/month, #244 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Father: Peter Hernandez[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Ethnic group: Stateside Puerto Ricans[11], Filipino Americans[12]
- Occupation: pop musician[13], composer[14], musician[15]
- Educated at: President Theodore Roosevelt High School[16]
- Award received: American Music Award for Artist of the Year[17], QQ Music Awards[18], Grammy Award for Song of the Year[19]
- Member of: The Smeezingtons[20], Silk Sonic[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Genre: pop music[23], contemporary R&B[24], hip-hop[25], new wave[26], reggae[27], funk[28], new jack swing[29]
- Named after: Bruno Sammartino[30]
- Record label: Atlantic Records[31], Universal Motown Records[32], Elektra[33]
- Discography: Bruno Mars discography[34]
- Commons category: Bruno Mars[35]
- Voice type: tenor[36]
- Family name: Hernandez[37]
- Given name: Peter[38], Gene[39]
- Pseudonym: Bruno Mars[40]
- Official website: https://www.brunomars.com/[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Bruno Mars[42]
- Topic's main Wikimedia portal: Portal:Bruno Mars[43]
- Instrument: voice[44], guitar[45], piano[46], keyboard instrument[47], drum kit[48], bass guitar[49], ukulele[50], conga[51]
- Partner in business or sport: Anderson .Paak[52]
- Described by source: We Are Here: 30 Inspiring Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Who Shaped the United States[53]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[54], English[55]
Why It Matters
Bruno Mars has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Bridgit Mendler[58], a singer[59], b. 1992[60], of United States[61], specialised in music composing[62]; Charlie Puth[63], a singer[64], b. 1991[65], of United States[66], awarded the Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Song[67], specialised in pop music[68]; Meghan Trainor[69], a singer-songwriter[70], b. 1993[71], of United States[72], awarded the Grammy Award for Best New Artist[73], specialised in pop music[74]; and Dadju[75], a singer[76], b. 1991[77], of France[78], awarded the NRJ Music Award de la révélation francophone de l'année[79].
FAQs
Where was Bruno Mars born?
Bruno Mars was born in Honolulu[2].
Who were Bruno Mars's parents?
Bruno Mars's father was Peter Hernandez[9].
What did Bruno Mars do for work?
Bruno Mars worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], record producer[5], multi-instrumentalist[6], and dancer[7].
Where did Bruno Mars go to school?
Bruno Mars was educated at President Theodore Roosevelt High School[16].
What awards did Bruno Mars receive?
Honors received include American Music Award for Artist of the Year[17], QQ Music Awards[18], and Grammy Award for Song of the Year[19].
Who did Bruno Mars influence?
Bruno Mars has been cited as an influence by Bridgit Mendler[58], Charlie Puth[63], Meghan Trainor[69], and Dadju[75].