Peter Gene Hernandez (born October 8, 1985), professionally known by his stage name
Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and choreographer. Born and raised in
Honolulu,
Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age and performed in various musical venues in his hometown throughout his childhood. He graduated from high school and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career. Mars produced songs for other artists, co-founding the production team
The Smeezingtons.