Hailing from the locale of Calangute, Pereira had already established herself as a seasoned stage performer, having previously showcased her acting prowess in shows curated by Danny de Ribandar.

The depth of their connection steadily grew over the course of five years, culminating in the sacred union of marriage in 1984, as they solemnized their commitment to one another through the sacrament of Holy Matrimony.

Additionally, Pereira mentioned the emotional support that comes from sharing the highs and lows of their professional journey with a spouse who is also a member of the same troupe.

Interestingly, Ophelia had previously confided in Joe Rose, the vice president of TAG (Tiatr Academy of Goa), stating that Pereira was the only artist among them who could perform tragic roles as effectively as she could.

[3] Pereira achieved recognition for her performance as a centenarian in the tiatr production titled 100 Vorsam (100 Years), written by Menino de Bandar.

The scene in which Pereira conveyed the essence of a centenarian through her walk from the hall to the dining room elicited a resounding applause from spectators.

Moreover, her poignant depiction of a mother at the mercy of her children in the tiatr Dha Lak (Ten Lakhs), also penned by Menino de Bandar, garnered immense appreciation from fans and resulted in her being honored at 25 different performance locations.

[3] Pereira's artistic talents extended beyond the stage, as she lent her voice to numerous Konkani audio albums and made appearances in various VCD films.

[4] In addition to receiving accolades for her portrayal of an elderly woman in 100 Vorsam, Pereira's role as a mother in Dha Lakh, earned her 26 awards from appreciative audiences.

[3] In 2012,[5] tragedy befell Pereira during a rehearsal for the tiatr production titled Kristav, where she was working with Menino de Bandar's troupe.

Suddenly, Pereira fell seriously ill, and medical professionals determined that she was suffering from advanced renal failure, a condition that had irreversibly damaged both of her kidneys.

Unfortunately, despite these concerted efforts, Pereira's search for a suitable kidney donor from a deceased individual, for which she had registered at a hospital in Hyderabad, proved to be an arduous and fruitless endeavor.

[6] Prince Jacob, the president of the Tiatr Academy of Goa, acknowledged Pereira as a dedicated and prolific actor who selflessly served the Konkani stage.

[6] Tomazinho Cardozo, the editor of Amcho Avaz and a director who cast Pereira in four of his plays, recognized her as a talented artist, particularly adept in tragic roles.

[6] Daniel F de Souza, a renowned Konkani writer, shared his recollections of Pereira, describing her as a warm-hearted and affectionate individual.