Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actor, singer, and model. Her name was associated with her as the co-star in Prince's 1984 movie Purple Rain, and the lead singer of the girl group Apollonia 6 Apollonia was named a female singer and actress by Prince. In the '80s she was among many other artists that benefited from Prince. Patricia Kotero, born 1959 in Santa Monica California began her career as an actress and model. In the late 70s she appeared on CHiPS. In 1984, the actress was chosen to play the lead lady in Prince's Purple Rain. (During this time period, she also changed her name.) Her replacement was Vanity as a member of the female trio Vanity 6 who starred in the movie with Apollonia 6 under their name. Sex Shooter was a minor achievement for the group however, she had an even bigger impact as Prince's duet partner with Take Me with You on the soundtrack. Kotero broke up with Prince when they fell out about the fate of Apollonia 6. Kotero went on to be featured in a few minor roles during the period (reportedly refusing to take part in The Purple Rain follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) and then landed a role on the night-time television drama Falcon Crest during 1985-1986. Apollonia had the opportunity to release her debut album in the year 1988. However, the album didn't leave a lasting impression with music fans and she soon faded off the scene. Apollonia remained in the spotlight (if slightly underneath the radar) in the role of actress throughout the ensuing decade with small TV roles as well as minor film and even issued videos for exercises. Apollonia's album "Stay With Me" came out in 1997. Later on, following returning to school and receiving a degree for filmmaking she founded her own production company. Apollonia is employed in a variety of roles. She has worked as a model, singer-actress as well as a the talent manager. Purple Rain, the 1984 film in which she appeared is her most recognizable role. Kotero has appeared in several other movies and television shows, including Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. Kotero has been a part of numerous events as well as pageants. Kotero was the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. In the early 1980s she started the acting profession. Apollonia Kotero was born in the US. She's an actress, model singer and manager of talent. Her most well-known role was the vocalist for Apollonia 6 and her part in Purple Rain. She has released several solo albums, as well as collaborative songs like Red Light Romeo Missmatch The Same Dream or Since I fell for You. Kotero is an acclaimed actress, who has been a part of many TV series including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston, Falcon Crest and Falcon Crest. Alongside Purple Rain, she has acted in a number of movies. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The actress has also appeared as models in music videos by musicians like Ray Parker Jr. Kotero is a businessman also and is the founder of Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media entertainment company.