Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero (born Patricia Apollonia Kotero) is an American actress, singer, and former model. She is known for co-starring in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain and for having been the lead singer of the group of girls Apollonia 6. In the 80s, the actor-singer Prince named Apollonia was one of many female artists who gained from working with him. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica, California in 1959. Her professional career began as a model during the late 1970s. Also, she was a guest on CHiPS. In 1984, the actress was a part of the main lady in Prince's Purple Rain. (During this period, she also changed her name.) Her replacement was Vanity from the female trio Vanity 6 who performed in the film alongside Apollonia 6 under their name. Sex Shooter on the soundtrack had a small success for the trio, but as Prince's duet partner in Take Me with You she became more popular. The two were dispute over the direction of her career Apollonia 6 split up and Kotero ended her association with Prince. She then appeared in a handful of minor movies during the 80s (reportedly declining an opportunity to play in the follow-up to Purple Rain Under the Cherry Moon) prior to settling for an evening-time part in the dramatic Falcon Crest in 1985-1986. Apollonia's debut album debuted in 1988. The R&B and dance tracks weren't well-received by those who bought music. The album soon vanished. Apollonia continued to act (if somewhat obscure) in the next decade. The small roles on TV as well as minor film roles and exercise videos kept her busy. In 1997 Apollonia made a record in English and Spanish called Stay With me. She returned to the school where she received her diploma in making films. After that, she started her own firm and began working as a child's TV host. Apollonia has many jobs. She was a model, singer-actress and talent manager. The part she played as an actress in the 1984 film Purple Rain made her a star. Alongside the film, she has played in other television and film projects like Black Magic Woman or The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She competed in many pageant contests. Kotero is the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. In the early 80s Kotero started to act. Apollonia Kotero was born in America. She is an actress who is also a model, singer and talent manager. Her most well-known roles include the role she played in Purple Rain and as the vocalist for the girl band Apollonia 6 Kotero has released both solo and collaborative albums as well as several songs such as Red Light Romeo's Mismatch and the Same Dream, Since I have fallen for You. Kotero is an acclaimed actress, who has been a part of several TV shows such as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston, Falcon Crest and Falcon Crest. Apart from Purple Rain she also appeared in other films. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. Furthermore, the American beauty has been featured in music videos for artists such as Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Kotero, a multi-media entertainment company was founded by Kotero Entertainment founder and entrepreneur is also a successful businesswoman.