Arashiro Beni

Name: Arashiro Beni, 安良城紅
Birthday: 1986, 3-30
Birth Place: Kanagawa, Japan
Hometown: Okinawa & Yokosuka
Current School: Sophia Univeristy
Favorite Artists: Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, Utada Hikaru
Favorite Actors: Johnny Depp, Wesley Snipes
Favorite Magazine: Seventeen, XXL, Vibe
Favorite Movies: X-Men, Pirates of the Caribbean, Finding Nemo
Other Favorites: Harry Potter, soccer, shopping

Arashiro Beni information
Arashiro Beni 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 Benis 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.

Arashiro Beni Albums
2005 February 9 - Beni reached #14 on Oricon
2006 February 22 - Girl 2 Lady reached #87 on Oricon
2007 April 24 - GEM reached #114 on Oricon
2008 March 5 Chapter One ~Complete Collection~ (Best Album) reached #166 on Oricon

Arashiro Beni 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? Failed to chart
2007 February 28 - Luna #77 on Oricon