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Bernadette San Pedro Bayot: The Sad Story of Bruno Mars’ Mother

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Bernadette San Pedro Bayot was the mother of Grammy award-winning singer Bruno Mars. Here’s everything we know about her and her time on earth. 

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  • Bernadette San Pedro Bayot’s Bio
  • Who Is Bernadette Hernandez?
  • Bernadette San Pedro Bayot’s Career 
  • Bernadette San Pedro Bayot’s Marriage 
  • Bernadette San Pedro Bayot’s Children 
  • When Did Bernadette San Pedro Bayot Die?
  • Bernadette San Pedro Bayot’s Cause of Death

Bruno Mars is arguably one of the most famous singers alive. With a career spanning several decades, his ability to keep up with the trends and still produce top-notch music is why he is loved so widely. However, did you know he got his talent and passion for music from his mother? 

Keep reading to know more about Bruno Mars’ mother, her talent, and her time alive. 

Bernadette San Pedro Bayot’s Bio

Bernadette San Pedro Bayot was the mother of the famous singer, songwriter, and record producer Bruno Mars. She was born on August 14, 1957, in Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, in the Philippines. Her parents were Eugene Herranz Bayot and Soledad San Pedro Bayot.

Bernadette San Pedro Bayot
Bernadette San Pedro Bayot. (Source: Facebook)

As one could tell from her name, Bernadette was of Filipino and Spanish ancestry. However, she lived in Hawaii after emigrating from the Philippines when she was only ten. Bernadette’s parents decided to move to the US and originally planned to move to San Francisco, where her grandmother resided. 

However, the family later decided to settle in Hawaii as its rich culture reminded them of the Philippines and made them feel right at home. The family made this move in 1968 and have been residents ever since. 

Bernadette’s family was relatively large, with her as the only female child. She grew up in a family of 9, with six brothers surrounding and protecting her. Her family was also very involved in music and everything about the art; this is how she found her passion for singing and dancing. 

Who Is Bernadette Hernandez?

Bernadette Hernandez is also Bernadette San Pedro Bayot. She got the Hernandez surname after marrying Bruno Mars’ father, Peter Hernandez, originally from Brooklyn but also has Spanish ancestry. 

Bernadette San Pedro Bayot’s Career 

The late celebrity mom was a performer in Hawaii. She was a singer and dancer who made ends meet by performing at various clubs and shows thanks to her incredible talent. She was loved locally and was a crowd favorite whenever she came on stage. 

Bernadette San Pedro Bayot’s Marriage 

Bernadette met Peter Hernandez, who would later become her husband while performing in a show where she was a Hula dancer, and Peter played percussion. She caught his eye while performing, and he had no choice but to make a move to make her his. 

Peter tried his luck using his charm and wit and successfully wooed Bernadette, making her his girlfriend. So, their relationship, which started as friendship on Bernadette’s part, quickly became love and led to marriage. 

Peter was of Puerto Rican and half-Ashkenazi Jewish descent, and the couple had more than a few things in common. Sadly, their relationship fell off, and in 1997, Bernadette and Peter opted for a divorce. 

According to various sources, the couple’s split was not amicable, and they each left with some of their kids. Peter took their two sons with him, while Bernadette had her four daughters remain with her. 

Bernadette San Pedro Bayot’s Children 

Peter and Bernadette had six children during their marriage. In no particular order, their names are Presley Hernandez, Eric Hernandez, Peter Gene Hernandez (whom we all know as Bruno Mars), Jaime Kailani, Tahiti Hernandez, and Tiara Hernandez. 

Bruno Mars and His Mother
Bruno Mars and His Mother. (Source: Facebook)

Their family has multiple strong roots in music and also had a band called “The Love Notes.” Peter Gene, or Bruno Mars as he’s famously known, is the most famous. Their other son, Eric Hernandez, is the drummer for Bruno Mars’ backup band, “The Hooligans.”

The Hernandez daughters, Tiara, Tahiti, and Presley, and their cousin, Jamie, are also music acts who perform as members of a group known as “The Lylas.”

When Did Bernadette San Pedro Bayot Die?

The celebrity mom lived for 55 years and died on June 1, 2013, in Honolulu County, Hawaii. She was laid to rest at Manila Memorial Park in Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, in the Philippines, her home country. 

Bernadette San Pedro Bayot’s Cause of Death

Bernadette died from the complications of a brain aneurysm at The Queen’s Medical Center in Hawaii. She was hospitalized for a little while before her passing. 

Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars. (Source: Facebook)

Her death greatly affected her family, as it was an unexpected and devastating loss for them. On her death, Bruno Mars once 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 do it.”

She is constantly remembered publicly by the singer and remains a source of inspiration for him and her other children. 

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