Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero, an American actress and singer was a model in the past. She is known for co-starring in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain and for having been the singer in the group of girls Apollonia 6. The 1980s saw the singer-actress Prince named Apollonia to be one of many female musicians that gained by their connection with the prince. Patricia Kotero is a Californian actress born in Santa Monica in 1959. Her first career was working as a television model. In 1984 she landed the role of the lead female of Prince's Purple Rain (during which time he switched her names) and replaced Vanity as a member of the female group Vanity 6 performing with them in the film with the title Apollonia 6. Sex Shooter was only a small achievement for the group however she made a greater influence as Prince's duet partner on Take Me with You on the soundtrack. When the two had a falling out regarding the direction she was taking in her career Apollonia six broke up and Kotero stopped her collaboration with Prince. The actress was featured in numerous small films, including Purple Rain's sequel Under the Cherry Moon (which she declined) after which she was offered the part of Falcon Crest on the Night-Time drama Falcon Crest from 1985-1986. Apollonia released her first album in 1988. However, it was not a great collection of R&B/dance music that failed to impress the public. It quickly vanished from view. The following decade saw she continued to be active as an actress (if she was a bit under the radar) and also in a few film roles, television appearances and even an exercise film. In 1997, Apollonia made a record in English and Spanish entitled Stay with me. Later on, following going back to college and obtaining an award for filmmaking, she started her own production business. Apollonia Kotero has many roles. A former model, actress and singer as well as manager of talent. Her most well-known role is an actress who played the character in the film Purple Rain from 1984. Other television and film programs comprise Black Magic Woman, The Divorce Ceremony as well as many more. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She participated in numerous pageants. Kotero is the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Her career began in the 80s. Apollonia Kotero (born in New York City) is an American actress, performer and model. She was best known as the vocalist for Apollonia 6 and her part in Purple Rain. In her career as a performer, she's released a handful of album collaborations and solo albums as well as several songs including Red Light Romeo Mismatch The Same Dream and Since I fell for You. The TV credits she has received include CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest, Falcon Crest Knight Rider Matt Houston as well as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales Gold Monkey. In addition to Purple Rain she also appeared in other movies. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American beauty has also been featured in music videos for Ray Parker Jr., Eddie Money and other artists. Kotero is a business entrepreneur in addition to being the creator of Kotero Entertainment an entertainment and multimedia company.