Harumi Inoue is an actress, model and accomplished swimmer.
She has a younger sister, Mami Inoue, who has pursued a similar career.
Because of her spontaneity, poise and effortless abilities in front of
a camera, there are also various DVDs, books and calendars dedicated to
her image to be found in her native Japan. She's also released pop
singles.
She was also the character "Hiromi Ueda" in the 1995 TV series Kimi To
Deatte Kara.
Asakusa Kid is based on a semi-autobiographical book of the same name
by the avant-Gard comedian and general oddball Takeshi Kitano.
Inoue is a rare combination of athletic agility, energy, natural
comedic ability, persuasive and nuanced acting skills, flawless beauty
and physicality.