ARASHI's : Sakurai Sho

Full Name : Sakurai Sho

Known As : Sakurai Sho

Nickname : Sho-kun, Sho-chan, Keio boy

Place of Birth : Tokyo, Japan

Date of Birth : January 25, 1982

Lives in : Japan

Height : 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)

Blood Type : A

Profession : Singer, rapper, actor, newscaster, host, radio host

Education : Keio University  

Talent agency : Johnny's Entertainment

Sakurai was born in Minato, Tokyo as the oldest child of his family. He has two younger siblings: a sister who is five years younger and a brother who is thirteen years younger. 

Sakurai attended Keio Yochisha Elementary School, an affiliated elementary school to Keio University, after passing the entrance examinations. Despite already having an established career with Arashi by the time he graduated from high school, Sakurai went on to attend Keio University, graduating with a degree in economics in 2004.

Sho is famous for his proud drawings of Totoro and Panda (G no 嵐), the worst drawer of the group. Beside from looking the manliest (he raps and write his rap lyrics) Sho is actually one of the most scaredy-cat member. Despite being all serious as a news caster, he goes right after to film Arashi no Shukudai-kun where he often shows his dorky side along with the other four members.  

Filmography

Dramas

• [2001] Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko 2
• [2002] Kisarazu Cat's Eye
• [2003] Yoiko no Mikata
• [2003] Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru
• [2004] Tokio~Chichi e no Dengon~
• [2007] Yamada Taro Monogatari
• [2009] Uta no Onii-san (Episode 7)
• [2009] The Quiz Show
• [2009] My Girl (Episode 10)
• [2010] Saigou no Yakusoku
• [2010] Kobe Shinbun no Nanokakan
• [2010] Tokujo Kabachi!!

Movies

• [2003] Pika*nchi LIFE IS HARD Dakedo HAPPY
• [2003] Kisarazu Cat's Eye Japan Series
• [2004] Pika*nchi LIFE IS HARD Dakara HAPPY
• [2006] Hachimitsu to Clover
• [2006] Kisarazu Cat's Eye World Series
• [2007] Kiiroi Namida
• [2009] Yatterman (live-action movie) as Gan-chan/Yatta One
• [2011] Kamisama no Karute / God's Medical Note

TV Shows

• C no Arashi
• D no Arashi
• G no Arashi
• Mago Mago Arashi
• Arashi no Shukudai kun
• News Zero

TV Series

• 47 prefectures of Japan (General Region Battle Ranking SP~SP5)
• Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari (Sainou Dama)
• Sekiguchi no Tokyo Friend Park II (Grand Slam w/ Ninomiya Kazunari)

Theatre

Plays & Musicals

• [1997-1998] Johnny's Fantasy
• [2004] West Side Story
• [2006] The Beautiful Game (ビューティフルゲーム)

Endorsements

• Shiseido UNO (2006)
• C1000 (2006 ~ )
• Nivea 8x4 (2006 ~)
• AU by KDDI (2008 ~)
• Asahi Mitsuya Cider

Recognitions

• 5th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (2001-02): Best Newcomer - Heaven Cannot Wait 2 
• GQ Japan Men of the Year 2009 Awards