Michaela Pereira facts for kids

Michaela Pereira, born on August 26, 1970, is a Canadian television personality. She is well-known for her work as a news anchor. She has worked for major TV stations in Los Angeles, including KTLA and KTTV FOX11. She also worked for national news networks like CNN and HLN.

In 2013, Michaela left KTLA to join CNN's new morning show, New Day. She started there on June 17, 2013. Later, in 2016, she moved to the HLN network. There, she launched her own news program called MichaeLA on July 11, 2016.

HLN decided to change its live news shows in October 2018. This meant that MichaeLA and other shows ended on October 26, 2018. Michaela then joined KTTV in Los Angeles in October 2020. She announced her departure from KTTV's Good Day LA on August 25, 2022. Her last day on the show was September 9, 2022.

Education and Early Life

Michaela Pereira grew up in Canada. She went to Peter Skene Ogden Secondary School in 100 Mile House, British Columbia. She graduated from high school in 1988. After that, she continued her studies at Camosun College and the University of Victoria. Both colleges are also in British Columbia.

Career Highlights

Michaela began her television career at CHEK-TV in Victoria, British Columbia. She hosted a magazine show and special documentaries. She also reported on weather, sports, and entertainment news.

Tech News and Film Reviews

Later, Michaela co-hosted Internet Tonight on ZDTV. This show looked at daily internet news and interesting websites. After Internet Tonight ended in 2001, she became a regular host for TechLive. She stayed in this role until 2004.

In 1999, Michaela had a special opportunity. She temporarily reviewed films with famous critic Roger Ebert on his TV show, At the Movies. She was considered to be a permanent co-host but the position went to someone else.

Hosting Major Events

Michaela also co-hosted the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 2007. She worked alongside former game show host Bob Eubanks. They co-hosted the parade coverage again in 2008.

Awards and Recognition

Michaela was the co-host of KTLA Morning News for nine years. This show was very popular in Los Angeles. The program won nine Emmy Awards, including one for "Best Regularly Scheduled Daily News."

Michaela herself has won several awards. She received three Radio & TV News Association Golden Mike Awards. These included one in 2006 for live news coverage. She also won two Mark Twain Awards in 2004 for her live news coverage and for the "Best 60 Minute Broadcast."

Community Involvement

Michaela Pereira is very active in her community. She is the chairwoman of the board for LA's BEST Friends. This program offers after-school education and activities for children.

She has also served on the board of directors for the Long Beach Boys and Girls Club. She was an advisory board member for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). This group supports children in foster care. Michaela also helped EmpowerTech, which serves people with disabilities. She co-chaired the advisory board of Optimist Youth Home, which helps troubled youth.

Michaela is a member of several professional groups. These include the National Association of Black Journalists and the Black Journalists Association of Southern California. She is also part of American Women in Radio and Television. She is active with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Personal Life

Michaela Pereira was adopted. Her parents and siblings have different ethnic backgrounds than her. This experience has made her a strong supporter of children's rights. Even though she has lived and worked in the United States for many years, she is still a Canadian citizen. She speaks Portuguese in addition to English. She used to be an enthusiastic snowboarder until she had knee surgery in 2010.