The son of the legendary Brazilian coach Bernardo Rezende, he is one of the world's most accomplished setters and volleyball players.

In the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, Brazil won a gold medal after the final match against Italy, and Bruno was named the best setter[5] of the tournament.

His father is a silver medalist with the 1984 Olympic Games and former coach of Brazil men's national volleyball team.

From his mother's first marriage to basketball player Éder Mundt Leme, Bruno has an older half-brother, Edson (born 1981).

However, he and his father vehemently defended themselves against the accusations and were always backed up by the other players, who said Bernardinho was tougher and more demanding of Bruno because of their family ties.