Bruno Mars Acknowledges His ‘Kalokalike’ on ‘It’s Showtime’
BRUNO MARS – The singer himself noticed Kent Randale S. Villarba, his kalokalike, on ‘It’s Showtime’ by reposting a video on Instagram Reels.
On October 4, Villarba, a Bruno Mars look-alike from Cebu, performed on the noontime show ‘It’s Showtime.’ Competing against Petite and Kathryn Bernardo look-alikes, Kent impressed the audience with his vocal skills as he sang Bruno Mars hits like “24K,” “Just The Way You Are,” “Grenade,” “When I Was Your Man,” and “That’s What I Like.” His performance stood out, drawing attention not only from the show’s viewers but also from Bruno Mars himself, who shared a clip of Kent’s performance on his Instagram Reels.
Bruno Mars, whose real name is Peter Gene Hernandez, is a celebrated Filipino-Puerto Rican singer-songwriter, musician, and producer. Renowned for his energetic stage presence and versatility, Mars blends genres like pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, disco, and rock. He began his career in Los Angeles in 2003, eventually making his mark as a songwriter and producer with the team The Smeezingtons.
Mars gained widespread fame with his debut album, ‘Doo-Wops & Hooligans’ (2010), featuring hits like “Just the Way You Are” and “Grenade.” His follow-up, ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ (2012), produced chart-toppers like “Locked Out of Heaven.” In 2016, his R&B-centric album ’24K Magic’ earned him seven Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. He also achieved success as part of the duo Silk Sonic with Anderson .Paak, winning more Grammys for their 2021 album ‘An Evening with Silk Sonic.’
With over 130 million records sold, Mars is one of the world’s best-selling music artists. He has eight Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles and holds the distinction of having six Diamond-certified songs. A recipient of 15 Grammy Awards, Mars has been featured on major lists like Billboard’s Greatest of All Time Artists and the Time 100, solidifying his status as a pop icon.
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