I know there's already a general one, but I thought i'd try and give more info on Rida for you (as much as I know.. -_-')



Satoshi Ohno
大野智
(Leader)

nicknames: Oh-chan, Sami, Rida, Captain
DOB: Nov. 26 1980
birthplace: Mitaka, Tokyo
Zodiac Sign: Monkey
bloodtype: A
height: 168 cm
weight: 55 kg

• To Johnny's: 16th October 1994
• First job: TOKIO's background dancer (Budokan con in Nov 1994)
• JE unit before Arashi: MA (Musical Academy)

SOLOs
• Mr. Cool (Suppin Arashi)
• Bite the Love (ALL or NOTHING)
• so-so-so (How's It Going)
• TOP SECRET (Iza Now)
• Rain (ONE)
• Ready to Fly (ARASHIC pick-up)
other solos
• Deep Sorrow (Playzone 2001 Shinseiki Emotion, 3104yen Solo Concert 2006)
• Size (3104yen Solo Concert 2006)
• Dice (3104yen Solo Concert 2006)

Duet
• Machi ga irodzuku koro [with Aiba Masaki] (Winter Concert 2003-2004 LIVE IS HARD Dakara Happy)
• Oretachi no Song [with Sakurai Sho] (3104yen Solo Concert 2006)


STAGE/BUTAI
Kyo To Kyo (1997)
MASK - V6 Hen (1997)
MASK - Domoto Koichi Hen (1999)
Shounentai Musical PLAYZONE "Goodbye & Hello" (1999)
Shounentai Musical PLAYZONE 2001 "Shinseki Emotion" (2001)
Aoki San Uchi No Okusan (2002)
Sengokupuu (2003)
TRUE WEST (2004)
West Side Story (2004)
Bakumatsu Banpu- Haku Matsu Banpuu (2005)
Tensei Kunpu (2006)
Amatsukaze (2008)


DRAMAS
V no Arashi (1999)
Worst Date - Episode 4 (2000)
SPEED STAR (2001)
Engimono - Mitsuo | Shounen Taiya "Aoki-san Uchi no Oku-san" (2002)
Yoiko no Mikata - Episode 8 (2003)
Gekidan Engimono - Katte ni Nostalgia (2004)
MAOU (2008) first lead role in a drama


MOVIES
Pikanchi Life is Hard Dakedo Happy (2002)
Pikanchi Life is Hard Dakara Happy (2004)
Kiiroi Namida (2007)

OTHERS
FREESTYLE photobook (2008)
FREESTYLE Art Exhibit (2008)

Interesting Facts:
- Oldest of Arashi.
- Him being the leader was decided through a round of Jaken with Sho on a show.
- He loves everything art related.
- He loves food (obviously).
- He keeps his fingernails a bit long most of the time (i believe).
- Lives with his mom.
- Originally was not going to debut.
- Has stated that Gaijin (foreign) girlfriend is better.
- He did the original calligraphy of Shonen Club.

Quote of the monkey's personality: "your sign promises success in any field you try"

I think that this quote has held true for him so far in his life. His singing skills are beyong amazing. His dancing skills are incredibly flexible. His art is creative and filled with talent. His sense of humor draws us in. He is soo adorable~ His solo con was a success. His acting is so convincing and emotional. I would dare say that Rida is unstoppable!!


Haru edit: added a pic + some info

nightowl edit: added some more info