José Loreto Freixo Prestes (Brazilian Portuguese: [ʒoˈzɛ loˈɾetu]; born 27 May 1984) is a Brazilian actor.

He gained recognition while playing the character Darkson in the telenovela Avenida Brasil.

Loreto was born in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro state.

He graduated in cinema from Casa de Artes Laranjeiras.

At age 20 he moved to Hollywood, California, where he worked as a security guard for celebrities like Stevie Wonder and Gisele Bündchen.