Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actress singer and former model. The most famous of her works is her performance in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain as well as singing lead in Apollonia 6, a girl group. in the late 1980s, the singer-actress Prince has christened Apollonia and she was among numerous female performers to benefit by their connection with Prince. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica, California in the year 1959. Her first professional venture was by modeling in the 1970s. She also was a guest on CHiPS. She was the lead female for Prince's Purple Rain in 1984 (when the singer also changed her name). Also in the same year, she was replaced by Vanity as part of the group Vanity 6 and performed alongside them under the name Apollonia 6 in the film. Sex Shooter was a minor success for the trio, but she was able to make a larger impact as Prince's duet partner on Take Me with You on the soundtrack. Kotero was able to break up with Prince after the two fell out over her future career. Kotero went on to be featured in numerous minor movies during the time (reportedly having a hard time appearing for"The Purple Rain" sequel Purple Rain follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) prior to landing her first role in the evening-time series Falcon Crest during 1985-1986. Apollonia's debut record was released in 1988. However, the R&B/dance tracks were not well received by the public who purchased music. After a while, the album vanished. She continued to be active as an actor (even if it was a little under the radar) throughout the next decade performing in small television roles and film appearances. There was even an exercise film that was released. Apollonia made a record in English and Spanish entitled Stay with Me in 1997. In later years, after returning to school and receiving an award for filmmaking, she established her own production firm. Apollonia Kotero is a multi-faceted person. A former model, actress and singer and talent manager. For her acting, she's well-known for her part in the movie Purple Rain. She has also appeared in a variety of other films and TV shows such as Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She was in a variety of pageants. Kotero was awarded the title Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. She began her career in the 80s. Apollonia Kotero is an American actor, model and talent manager. The most famous of her work is her role in the movie 'Purple Rain' and for being the primary singer of the group Apollonia 6. As well as a number of single albums as well as collaborations and singles, she's also released tracks like When I Failed for You and Red Light Romeo. Kotero is known as a well-known actress and has appeared in a number of television shows, including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston, Falcon Crest and Falcon Crest. Kotero has also appeared in numerous films, as well as Purple Rain. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. In addition the American beauty has been featured in music videos with stars like Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Kotero has been a successful businessman and has founded Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media entertainment firm.