Bernadette San Pedro Bayot is the mother of Peter Gene Hernandez professionally known as Bruno Mars. Bernadette’s son Bruno Mars is a singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is known for his performance in a wide range of musical styles, including pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, disco, and rock. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Bernadette San Pedro Bayot: Bio Summary
| Name | Bernadette San Pedro Bayot |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 14 August 1957 |
| Died | June 1, 2013 |
| Famous as | mother of Bruno Mars |
| Parents | Eugene Herranz Bayot and Soledad San Pedro Bayot |
| Spouse | Peter Hernandez |
| Children | Bruno Mars, Presley Hernandez, Eric Hernandez, Jaime Kailani, Tahiti Hernandez, and Tiara Hernandez |
| Occupation | Singer and dancer |
Who Is Bruno Mars’ Mother?
Bruno Mars born Peter Gene Hernandez, is the son of Bernadette San Pedro Bayot. Bernadette was born on 14 August 1957, in Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines to Eugene Herranz Bayot and Soledad San Pedro Bayot. She is of Filipino and Spanish ancestry. She emigrated from the Philippines to Hawaii.
Bernadette San Pedro Bayot was a performer in Hawaii. She was a singer and dancer. She was married to Peter Hernandez, who is originally from Brooklyn, New York. Peter was also into music. Bernadette and Peter met while performing in a show in which Bernadette was a Hula dancer and Peter played percussion.
They raised six children, which includes Peter Gene Hernandez (Bruno Mars) who was nicknamed “Bruno” at the age of two by his father because he resembles professional wrestler Bruno Sammartino. Other children of the couple are Presley Hernandez, Eric Hernandez, Jaime Kailani, Tahiti Hernandez, and Tiara Hernandez.
The family had a band called The Love Notes. Their children are all into music. The children were influenced by Bernadette San Pedro Bayot, Peter Hernandez, and other family members who were into music. Among their children, Bruno Mars is the most famous. Their son Eric Hernandez serves as the drummer for Bruno Mars’ backup band, The Hooligans.
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Their daughters, Tiara, Tahiti, and Presley, as well as their cousin Jamie, make up the all-girl music group The Lylas. Unfortunately, Bernadette San Pedro Bayot and Peter Hernandez got divorced. Their divorce led to the end of the family’s band, The Love Notes.
Bernadette’s Son Wrote A Song About Her
Bernadette San Pedro Bayot’s son Bruno Mars wrote a song about his mother when he was reportedly about the age of 4 years. That song became the first song Bruno ever wrote about a girl. He said in the lyrics of the song, “I Love You Mom”: “My mommy helps me with my voice/ ’Cause a superstar singer is my first choice/ I love you, Mom, you are my favorite girl/ I love you, Mom, you’ll always be my favorite girl.”
Today, Bruno Mars is one of the beloved performers. He has sold over 130 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He has received 15 Grammy Awards (including three Record of the Year wins), four Brit Awards, eleven American Music Awards, 13 Soul Train Awards, and holds three Guinness World Records, among other accolades.
Bruno Mars became the first artist to receive six Diamond-certified songs in the United States and has been regarded as a pop icon due to his influential career. He is known for hits including “Just the Way You Are”, “Grenade”, “The Lazy Song”, “When I Was Your Man”, “Uptown Funk” and “That’s What I Like”.
What Happened To Bruno Mars’ Mother?
Bernadette San Pedro Bayot has passed away. She died on 1 January 2013, at age 55, in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii, USA, per Findagrave. She died from a brain aneurysm. According to her son Bruno Mars’ IMDb page, Bernadette died on June 1, 2013 in Honolulu, Hawaii. She was laid to rest at Manila Memorial Park, in Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines.
Speaking of his mother’s death, Bruno Mars said, ‘My life has changed. She’s more than my music. If I could trade music to have her back, I would. I always hear her say, ‘Keep going and keep doing it.”’ On Mother’s Day, her son Bruno Mars remembered one time that his mother bought a wig and swore she was ‘Tina Turner’.
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Bruno shared a picture of his mother on Instagram and wrote: ‘Look at moms!! I remember when she bought this wig and swore she was Tina Turner. Happy Mother’s Day to all the hard workin mamas out there. I hope you all feel the love today, tomorrow, and forever.’
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