Sergio Kato

Sérgio Luiz Pereira, known professionally as Sergio Kato, is a Brazilian-American actor, television host, comedian, former model, and former martial artist. Born on July 15, 1960, he is the brother of former footballer and current football coach Mazarópi. Kato initially gained fame in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro following a stage performance at the Scala Rio music venue.

Kato began his acting career at Teatro O Tablado in Rio de Janeiro, where he both studied and worked. During his time in Rio de Janeiro, he gained notoriety for acting, dancing, and singing in Scala Rio spectacles. In 1982, he served in the Brazilian Air Force before moving to the United States in 1985. After studying English at California High School, he attended the University of California, Los Angeles, earning a diploma from the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television.

His television career began with his first appearance in 1976. Transitioning from a ballet dancer into acting, his feature film debut came in 1984 with Bete Balanço, in which he played a dancer. He later secured a role as a cab driver alongside Brooke Shields in the film Brenda Starr, and subsequently played a bartender alongside Tracey Birdsall-Smith in the film I Might Even Love You.

Throughout his career, Kato participated in various international projects across Europe and the United States. In early 1993, after returning to California from Japan, he reviewed scripts for upcoming films, including the action drama Only the Strong. In 1997, he made a cameo appearance as the character Arnold alongside actor José de Abreu in the Rede Globo soap opera A Indomada.

In addition to his acting work, Kato established a successful career in fashion after signing with a modeling agency in New York City. He appeared in Calvin Klein advertisements alongside Dylan Bruno and worked in major fashion centers including Paris, Japan, and Milan. His commercial modeling portfolio includes work for brands such as Polo Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and Timex.

Kato has continued working across advertising campaigns, television shows, print ads, and commercials. As an active actor into 2019, he maintains occasional modeling engagements alongside his ongoing media career.