Alberto Pereira Jr.

Alberto Pereira Jr. is a Brazilian journalist, director, TV presenter, and actor with more than 15 years of experience in television, streaming, and digital media. He creates and directs entertainment formats, including variety shows, documentaries, reality TV, factual productions, and advertising, combining editorial storytelling with a strong connection to contemporary Brazilian culture.

Alberto is also the founder of Domingo Ela Não Vai, one of São Paulo’s largest and most traditional Carnival street groups.

A Black gay man living with HIV for over 16 years, Alberto served as Master of Ceremonies for AIDS 2026, the world’s largest conference on HIV and AIDS, held in Rio de Janeiro in July. He has long used his work and public platforms to foster conversations about race, LGBTQ+ rights, representation, and HIV/AIDS in Brazil.

News featuring Alberto

Positive Health – Season 2 – Episode 4

24 Aug 2026

In this episode of Positive Health, two international leaders in the HIV sector share their perspectives on some of the inequalities and barriers still shaping the HIV response. Brazilian journalist and broadcaster Alberto Pereira Jr., Master of Ceremonies at AIDS...

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