Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actor, singer and model. The most famous of her works is her part in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain as well as having the role of lead singer in Apollonia 6, a girl group. In the 80s, the actor-singer Prince was christened Apollonia and she was among many female artists that benefited from their association with him. Patricia Kotero, born 1959 in Santa Monica California began her career as an actress and model. In the late 70s she was a guest on CHiPS. The lead female character in Prince's Purple Rain was her first role when it was released in the year 1984. Prince changed the girl's name during this time. She took over Vanity by the female group Vanity 6 for her role in the film as Apollonia 6 replacing Vanity. Sex Shooter wasn't a major hit for the group, however she made a greater effect as the duet partner of Prince in Take Me with You on the soundtrack. In the aftermath of a disagreement over the direction of her career Apollonia 6 broke up and Kotero stopped her collaboration with Prince. Kotero went on to be featured in a few minor roles during the same time (reportedly not wanting to be on the Purple Rain follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) and then landed her first role in the evening-time show Falcon Crest during 1985-1986. Apollonia's debut record was released in 1988. The R&B and dance tracks weren't well received by the public who purchased music. The album soon vanished. Her work continued in the acting world (even even if she was small amount of a mystery) throughout the next decade, with minor television roles and films. A workout video also was released. Apollonia released a bilingual album in Spanish and English that was titled Stay with Me, in 1997. The following year, she attended college. for a degree in filmmaking which led to her own production firm. She is often involved in children's television. Apollonia Kotero wears many hats. She was a model, actress, as well as manager of talent. She is well known as an actress in the role in the movie Purple Rain from 1984. In addition, she has been featured in numerous other films and TV series like Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She took part in various events and contests. Kotero was the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. She began her career in the 1980s. Apollonia Kotero is an American model actress, singer, and manager. Her most well-known work is acting in the movie "Purple Rain' as well as being the main vocalist of the girl band Apollonia 6. As a singer she has released a handful of solo and collaborative albums and various songs such as Red Light Romeo Mismatch The Same Dream and Since I fell for You. In her role as an actress, Kotero is a regular on numerous shows on television, like CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston and Falcon Crest for instance. Apart from Purple Rain, she has been in several films. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American beauty also appeared in music video for Ray Parker Jr., Eddie Money and other artists. Kotero is also an Entrepreneur and founder of Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media entertainment company.