Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero, an American singer and actress was a model in the past. Her most well-known work is her role in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain as well as being the lead vocalist of Apollonia 6, a girl group. In the 80s, the actor-singer Prince was christened Apollonia became just one of many female artists that gained by their connection with him. The actress was born Patricia Kotero in Santa Monica California in 1959 her career began as a model actress in the late '70s including an appearance in the television series CHiPS. She was the lead female of Prince's Purple Rain in 1984 (at when he was changing his name). In the same year, she was replaced by Vanity as part of the trio Vanity 6 and performed with their brand name Apollonia 6 in the film. Sex Shooter on the soundtrack had a small popularity for her group, however when she was Prince's duet partner on Take Me with You she had more success. Kotero's relationship with Prince ended when the pair disagreed on her future career path. Apollonia 6, the group that she belonged to, ended up splitting. The singer then appeared in few minor films in the 1980s (reportedly not accepting the opportunity to appear in the follow-up to Purple Rain Under the Cherry Moon) and then settled on an evening-time part in the dramatic Falcon Crest in 1985-1986. Apollonia was the first artist to release her album in 1988, however it was a fairly pedestrian mix of dance and R&B music that failed to attract the attention of the general public. The album quickly disappeared from view. She remained active (if somewhat under the radar) as an actress during the ensuing decade with small film roles on television and released the exercise film. Apollonia made a bilingual CD called Stay with Me in 1997. In later years, after returning to school and receiving an award for filmmaking, she started her own production business. Apollonia Kotero has many roles. She has been an actor, singer and model. She is best known as an actress who played the character in the film Purple Rain from 1984. Other films and shows that Kotero was a part of include Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. Kotero was a participant in a variety of events and contests. Kotero took first place at her first contest, the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. In the early 1980s, she started her career in acting. Apollonia Kotero (born in New York City) is an American actress, performer and model. Her most well-known performances are from the film 'Purple Rain'' and she was the lead vocalist with the girl group Apollonia 6 Apart from the release of a number of album collaborations and solo albums as well as releasing a few songs. The most notable of these are Red Light Romeo mismatch The Same Dream and since I was a fan of the first time. The TV credits she has received comprise 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 of the Gold Monkey. Aside 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. The American beauty was also featured in music video for Ray Parker Jr., Eddie Money and other artists. Kotero was also an entrepreneur who founded Kotero Entertainment, a multimedia entertainment business.