Beni Arashiro
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Beni Arashiro (安良城紅) | ||
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Background information | ||
Birth name | Arashiro Beni | |
Born | March 20, 1986 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
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Origin | ||
Genre(s) | Japanese Pop | |
Occupation(s) | Singer | |
Years active | 2004–present | |
Label(s) | Avex Trax | |
Associated acts |
美少女クラブ (Bishoujo Club) | |
Website | Official Website |
Beni Arashiro (安良城 紅 Arashiro Beni, born March 30, 1986 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is an artist on the Avex Trax label. She has a solo career and is also a member of Bishoujo Club 31. Beni was the first from the group to pursue a solo career while being an active member. She attends Sophia University, which famous Japanese r&b/pop star Crystal Kay also attends. The two are said to be very good friends.
She was named winner of the "New Artist of the Year" for the 19th Japan Gold Disc Award in 2005. She was one of the finalists for one of the Japan's leading contest, Oscar Promotion's, National Beauty Contest.
Although Beni's sales may not be as high as other young JPOP stars she has a dedicated fanbase, is a successful model and is asked to be present at many events. She has recently appeared in an Andrew Lloyd Webber play in Japan which may be a sign Beni is ready to enter acting. She has also appeared in a short television program that helps children learn English by using English lyrics from popular JPOP and American singers.
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[edit] Profile
- Birth Place: Kanagawa, Japan (her father is American, mother from Okinawa, Japan)
- Hometown: Okinawa and Yokosuka
- Current School: Sophia University
- Favorite Artists: Utada Hikaru, Janet Jackson Alicia Keys
- Favorite Actors: Johnny Depp, Wesley Snipes
- Favorite Magazine: Seventeen (magazine), XXL, Vibe
- Favorite Movies: X-Men, Pirates of the Caribbean, Finding Nemo
- Favorite Shows: Kim Possible
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2005 February 9 - Beni reached #14 on Oricon
- 2006 February 22 - Girl 2 Lady reached #87 on Oricon
[edit] Singles
- 2004 June 9 - Harmony #26 on Oricon
- 2004 October 20 - Infinite... #24 on Oricon
- 2004 November 25 - Here Alone #14 on Oricon
- 2005 February 9 - Miracle #98 on Oriocn
- 2005 June 1 - Hikari no Kazu dake Glamorous #40 on Oricon
- 2005 December 7 - Cherish #96 on Oricon
- 2006 September 20 - How Are U?
[edit] External links
- Official Website
- Nippop Profile | Beni Arashiro
- Beni On The Real ~ The First English Beni Arahsiro Forum On The Web
- Beni-Arashiro.net
- Beni Arashiro Graphic Works