Mari Hoshino

 is a Japanese actress and singer.
Background.
She graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University. Most well known for her lead role as Otome Sakamoto in T.B.S. drama, "Kinpachi-sensei", Hoshino has starred in several dramas in recent years. Her main role in "Platonic Sex" was somewhat controversial as it was rather contrary to her image as one possessing pure values. She has also published two photographic books as well as about six C.D.s. Of the Japanese dramas shown in Los Angeles, a substantial fraction of them has Mari in the cast.