Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actor, singer, and model. She is known for co-starring in the film of Prince's Purple Rain and for having been the main singer for the girl group Apollonia 6. Apollonia was given the title of an actress and female singer by Prince. In the '80s Apollonia was one of many other artists that benefited from Prince. Patricia Kotero began her acting and modeling career in Santa Monica California, in the latter half of the '70s. The first time she appeared was on CHiPS. In 1984, she was cast as the role of the lead female for Prince's Purple Rain (during which time he changed her name) and replaced Vanity in the female duo Vanity 6 singing with them in the film under the name Apollonia 6. The singer made a bigger influence on the charts by being Prince's mate in Take Me with You, the duet on his soundtrack. Kotero ended her relationship with Prince after the two fell out over the future of Apollonia 6. Kotero went on to be featured in various minor roles throughout the time (reportedly refusing to take part on The Purple Rain follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) prior to landing an appearance on the evening-time drama Falcon Crest during 1985-1986. Apollonia could finally launch her debut album in 1988. Unfortunately, it failed to leave a lasting impression on music lovers and was soon obliterated from the scene. Apollonia continued to act (if somewhat unnoticed) in the next decade. The small roles on TV as well as minor film roles as well as exercise videos kept her full of work. Apollonia recorded a Spanish/English Album entitled Stay with me in 1997. After that, she attended the college where she earned an education in filmmaking. Then, she started her own production firm. Apollonia is a multi-talented lady. She has been an actress, singer, and model. As an actress she is renowned for her role in the film Purple Rain. In addition to the film, she has played in other television films, including Black Magic Woman or The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She's been involved in a variety of events as well as pageants. Kotero won the title of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. The actress began her career in the 80s. Apollonia Kotero has worked as an American model, actor as well as a talent management manager. She is most well-known for her performance on the film "Purple Rain" as well as being the singer in Apollonia 6, she is also an actress, model also a performer and manager. Solo and group albums comprise Red Light Romeo, Mismatch, A Different Dream, Same Dream, and Since I Fell for You. Kotero is an actor who was a part of numerous show on television, such as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest among many others. Her acting experience includes numerous films, including Purple Rain. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. In addition Kotero has appeared in music videos for American model has been seen in music videos for stars like Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Kotero was also an entrepreneur who established Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media entertainment business.