Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actress singer and former model. Her most well-known work is her performance in Prince's 1984 movie Purple Rain as well as singing lead in Apollonia 6, a girl group. In the 1980s, the singer-actress Prince was christened Apollonia became just one of many female musicians that gained by their connection with the prince. Patricia Kotero is a Californian actress, born in the city of Santa Monica, California in 1959. Her early career included working as a television model. In 1984, the actress was chosen to play the lead woman in the movie Prince's Purple Rain. (During this time period, she changed her name.) Then she was replaced by Vanity of the female group Vanity 6 who starred in the movie with Apollonia 6 under their name. Sex Shooter was a minor hit for the group, however she made a greater effect as the duet partner of Prince in Take Me with You on the soundtrack. Kotero cut ties with Prince following differences throughout their careers. Apollonia 6 broke up due to their disagreement. Kotero then appeared in a few minor films during the 80s (reportedly declining an offer to star in the sequel to Purple Rain Under the Cherry Moon) prior to settling for acting in a role at night for the dramatic Falcon Crest in 1985-1986. Apollonia was finally able to release her debut album in 1988. However, the fairly pedestrian set of songs that incorporated dance/R&B did not be a hit with people who buy music and the album soon vanished from sight. In the years following, she continued to be active in the field of acting (if a little unnoticed) and also in a few television roles, films and an exercise video. In 1997 Apollonia recorded a bilingual album in Spanish and English called Stay With Me. After going back to college and obtaining a degree for filmmaking she founded her own production company. Apollonia wears multiple hats. She was an actress, singer, and model. Purple Rain, the 1984 film in which she appeared is her most recognizable performance. In addition to Purple Rain, she has played in other television films, including Black Magic Woman or The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She participated in several pageants. Kotero was crowned her first prize at the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. She began her career in the 80s. Apollonia Kotero (born in New York City) is an American actor, singer and model. Most well-known for her role in "Purple Rain" and for being the singer in Apollonia 6, she is also a model, actress, singer, and talent manager. Alongside releasing a few 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 loved the first time. As an actress Kotero has appeared in numerous TV shows like CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston and Falcon Crest to name a few. 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. In addition Kotero has appeared in music videos for American beauty has been featured in music videos for artists such as Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Kotero is a businessman in addition to being the creator of Kotero Entertainment an entertainment and multimedia company.