Ryoko Kuninaka(國仲涼子) Announces Pregnancy; Osamu Mukai(向井理) To Become Dad

Japanese actress Ryoko Kuninaka(國仲涼子)(35) married actor Osamu Mukai(向井理)(33) last year on December 28th. On April 20th, she wrote a letter announcing she's currently 5 months pregnant on her official site. She claimed the new life is a gift from God and her pregnancy has entered a more stable period. She said she will continue to be an actress but she's going to prioritize her health and prepare herself on giving birth. From now on, she wants to focus on being a good mother, good wife, and good actress.

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Osamu Mukai(向井理) to star as bass-playing French chef in “Hungry!” in 2012

Osamu Mukai(向井理)’s upcoming drama series, first announced last month, now has an official title and supporting cast. “Hungry!” will feature actresses Kuninako Ryoko(国仲涼子) and Takimoto Miori(瀧本美織) as the two heroines, while Inagaki Goro(稲垣吾郎) (SMAP), Miura Shohei(三浦翔平), and Tsukamoto Takashi(塚本高史) play the other main male characters.

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Osamu Mukai(向井理) spent the night with co-actress

Update: Osamu Mukai(向井理) made a new blog entry to deny the rumor.

Rising actor Osamu Mukai(向井理) (28) has found his way into gossip magazine FRIDAY this week. The latest issue reports that he spent the night with actress Kotono Tsubaki(椿木琴乃) (25) at his Tokyo apartment earlier this month.

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