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.
Background information
Birth name Arashiro Beni
Born March 30, 1986 (1986-03-30) (age 21)
Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
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
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
Discography
Albums
2005 February 9 - Beni reached #14 on Oricon
2006 February 22 - Girl 2 Lady reached #87 on Oricon
2007 April 24 - Gem
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
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