Beni Arashiro
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| Beni Arashiro 安良城紅 |
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Arashiro Beni | |
| Born | March 30, 1986 (age 21) Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
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| 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?) 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, along with her friend and r&b/pop star Crystal Kay.
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. She is also the ambassador for the NFL in Tokyo, and has been the face of many products such as Kose Visee, Glico confectionery, Orion Beer, and much more.
Although Beni's sales may not be as high as other young J-Pop stars she has a dedicated fanbase, is a successful model, and is present at various events. In 2005 she was the female heroine in an Andrew Lloyd Webber play in Japan. She has also appeared in a short television program, known as BeniTV, as well as Shinkankaku Keyword de Eikaiwa which helps people learn English.
Her upcoming single will be named "Luna", and is due out February 28, 2007. It will be the theme song to a TV drama, ABC・テレビ朝日系全国ネット松本清張わるいやつら.
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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, Nelly Furtado
- Favorite Actors: Johnny Depp, Wesley Snipes
- Favorite Magazine: Seventeen, XXL, Vibe
- Favorite Movies: X-Men, Pirates of the Caribbean, Finding Nemo
- Favorite Shows: Kim Possible, Discovery Channel
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2005 February 9 - Beni reached #14 on Oricon
- 2006 February 22 - Girl 2 Lady reached #87 on Oricon
- 2007 April 24 - T.B.A.
[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 Oricon
- 2005 June 1 - Hikari no Kazu dake Glamorous #40 on Oricon
- 2005 December 7 - Cherish #96 on Oricon
- 2006 September 20 - How Are U?
- 2007 February 28 - Luna #77 on Oricon
