Born in Cuba and raised in Miami after the age of 10, he started lifting weights in high school while on the football team. He considered entering physique contests but decided that he did not want to lose his independence to the sponsor that it would require.

He did posing for a photographer in Miami but it was two photo shoots for Colt incorporated into one of the Gallery magazines that made him famous.

Bruno experienced some moments of discomfort with people knowing about his work but kept at it anyway. However he was particular about who he would work with. His one scene with Roger was one of his favorites because of the physicality but Roger's straightness was not attractive to him.