On September 8th, actress Shinohara Ryoko attended a product launch event for DyDo Drinco's can coffee brand, "DEMITASSE COFFEE", as the company's CM character.

This marked Shinohara first public appearance since she announced her pregnancy with her second child on September 1st. When asked about her husband Ichimura Masachika's reaction and the baby's desired gender, she answered, "He is happy. It doesn't matter which gender."

Shinohara married actor Ichimura in December 2005, and had their first child in 2008. The second child is due sometime next spring, and she plans to continue working while carefully considering her physical condition. As reporters congratulated her, she shyly said, "Thank you."

The actress made her debut in 1990; when questioned about her 'turning point', Shinohara explained, "I sang and appeared on variety shows; now I'm acting. Being involved with this job, I have many opportunities to meet all kinds of people, so every day is like a turning point." Regarding her private life, she shared, "There are times when work is difficult, but my friends support me. At such times, I feel fulfilled."

In the CM, Shinohara presents the new product with the concept, "Fulfills you. DEMITASSE". She promoted the product saying, "It became a CM I personally like. I hope it fulfills everyone."

The CM will broadcast starting September 19th.

Check out pictures from the event below!

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Source: Oricon