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Shō Sakurai
櫻井翔 |
| Birth name |
Sho Sakurai |
| Also known as |
Sho-kun, Sho-chan, Keio Boy |
| Born |
January 25, 1982 (1982-01-25) (age 26) |
| Origin |
Tokyo, Japan |
| Genre(s) |
J-Pop |
| Occupation(s) |
Singer, composer, actor, host, newscaster, model |
| Instrument(s) |
Piano, guitar |
| Years active |
1999 - present |
| Label(s) |
Pony Canyon (1999-2001)
J Storm (2002-present) |
| Associated acts |
Arashi |
Shō Sakurai (櫻井翔, Sakurai Shō?), born on January 25, 1982 in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese actor and musician. Along with Masaki Aiba, Kazunari Ninomiya, Satoshi Ohno, and Jun Matsumoto, he is a member of Arashi, which is a J-pop group under the management of Johnny & Associates.
[edit] Biography
Sakurai is the designated "rapper" of Arashi, his rap is known as "Sakurap"- he writes his own lyrics and has a very good English vocabulary.
- Blood type: A
- Height: 171 cm
- Horoscope: Aquarius
- Siblings: a younger sister (4 years apart) and a younger brother (13 years apart)
- Favorite Subjects: History and Language
- Favorite Food: Pizza
- Favorite Color: Red
[edit] Education
Keio University (Economics)---Sakurai has the highest education among Arashi, and has become the inspiration for younger Johnny's idols such as News members Tomohisa Yamashita, Keiichiro Koyama, Shigeaki Kato, and Yuya Tegoshi to pursue a higher education after high school. Sakurai is also a known promoter of education for today's youth in Japan; he was a spokesperson for Jounan Yobiko, an enrichment cram school, back in early 2005.
[edit] Career
Currently , He is a special newscaster for News Zero, with a segment every Monday. He was also the main sportcaster for the 2007 Volleyball World Cup[1]. It was just announced that he will be NTV's main newscaster for the 2008 Beijing Olympics[2][3].
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Movies
| Year |
Title |
Role |
| 2009 |
Yatterman (Live-action) |
ヤッターマン1号 / 高田ガン / Gan-chan / Yatta One |
| 2007 |
黄色い涙 / Yellow Tears |
向井竜三 |
| 2006 |
木更津キャッツアイ / Kisarazu Cat's Eye -World Series- |
中込フトシ (バンビ) / Nakagomi Futoshi (Bambi) |
| 2005 |
ハチミツとクローバー / Honey & Clover |
竹本祐太 / Yūta Takemoto |
| 2004 |
PIKA★★NCHI LIFE IS HARD だから HAPPY / PIKA★★NCHI LIFE IS HARD Dakara HAPPY |
チュウ / Chu |
| 2003 |
木更津キャッツアイ / Kisarazu Cat's Eye -Japan Series- |
中込フトシ (バンビ) / Nakagomi Futoshi (Bambi) |
| 2002 |
PIKA☆NCHI LIFE IS HARD だけど HAPPY / PIKA☆NCHI LIFE IS HARD Dakedo HAPPY |
チュウ / Chu |
[edit] Drama Series
| Year |
Title |
Role |
| 2007 |
山田太郎ものがたり / Yamada Taro Monogatari |
御村託也 / Mimura Takuya |
| 2007 |
世にも奇妙な物語 春の特別編『才能玉』/ Yonimo Kimyouna Monogatari Spring’s Special “Sainou Shogi” |
太田真和 |
| 2005 |
ヤンキー母校に帰る / Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru SP |
義家弘介 / Yoshimori Masaya |
| 2005 |
劇団演技者 / Gekidan Engimono (石川県伍参市 / Ishikawa-ken Gosan-shi) |
川瀬ジュン |
| 2004 |
劇団演技者 / Gekidan Engimono (アンラッキー・デイズ ～ナツメの妄想～ / Unlucky Days - Natsume no Mousou) |
カントク / Kantaku |
| 2004 |
トキオ / Tokio |
宮本時生 |
| 2003 |
池袋ウエストゲートパーク / Ikebukuro West Gate Park Special |
(Cameo Appearance) |
| 2003 |
よい子の味方~新米保育士物語~) / Yoiko no Mikata |
鈴木太陽 / Suzuki Taiyo |
| 2002 |
木更津キャッツアイ / Kisarazu Cat's Eye |
中込フトシ (バンビ) / Nakagomi Futoshi (Bambi) |
| 2001 |
天国に一番近い男2 / Tengoku Ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko 2 |
藤堂あゆみ / Toudou Ayumi |
| 1999 |
Vの嵐 / V no Arashi |
桜井翔 / Sakurai Sho |
[edit] Awards
| Year |
Awards |
| 2002 |
- Best Newcomer (Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko 2 ), 5th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (April 2001 - March 2002)
|
- 2006 - The Beautiful Game (musical) as John
- 2004 - West Side Story as Tony (with Ohno and Matsumoto)
[edit] Concerts (solo)
- 2006 - THE SHOW. He is the first member of Arashi to have a solo concert.
[edit] CMs (solo)
- Toyota
- Able rental Company
- Jōnan Yobiko
- ^ "Sho Sakurai appointed as Volleyball World Cup caster",TokyoGraph, October 10, 2007. Retrieved on April 25, 2008.
- ^ "「嵐」櫻井が五輪中継メーンキャスターに",Sponichi Annex, April 6, 2008. Retrieved on April 25, 2008.
- ^ "Sho Sakurai to cover Olympics for NTV",TokyoGraph, April 6, 2008. Retrieved on April 25, 2008.
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