Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actor, singer, and model. She is known for co-starring in the film of Prince's Purple Rain and for having been the singer in the group of girls Apollonia 6. The actor and singer christened Apollonia by Prince became one of many female musicians in the '80s that benefited from her connection with the Purple One. Patricia Kotero is a Californian actress who was born in Santa Monica in 1959. Her early career included being a model on television. In 1984, Patricia Kotero was cast as the leading woman in the movie Prince's Purple Rain. (During this period of time, he also changed her name.) Then she was replaced by Vanity from the female trio Vanity 6 which starred in the film with Apollonia 6 under their name. The singer made a bigger influence on the charts by being Prince's partner on Take Me with You, a duet from his soundtrack. Kotero was able to break up with Prince following a falling out over the future of Apollonia 6. She appeared in several minor film projects during this time however, she was not able to be on the set of the Purple Rain sequel Under the Cherry Moon. Between 1985 and 1986, she was offered a role on the drama series for evenings Falcon Crest. Apollonia was the first artist to release her album in 1988, however it was a fairly pedestrian album of dance music and R&B that failed to impress the audience. The album was quickly wiped from view. In the years following, she continued to work as an actress (if she was a bit unnoticed), with minor film roles, television appearances as well as an exercise video. Apollonia made a record in English and Spanish called Stay with me in 1997. Later, she returned to the school and earned a filmmaking degree, and formed her own production company, often working on television for children. Apollonia, Kotero is known for her many roles. Apollonia Kotero is an actor, model and former singer. The role she played as an actor in the 1984 film Purple Rain made her a star. Additionally, she has been featured on television shows as well as in movies like Black Magic Woman. Kotero debuted her career as a model. Kotero was a participant in a variety of contests and pageants. Kotero was the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. She began her career in the 80s. Apollonia Kotero is an American model, actress and talent manager. Her most well-known work is appearing in the flick "Purple Rain" in addition to having been the lead vocalist of the girl group Apollonia 6. In her career as a performer, she's made a few single and group albums, and several songs including Red Light Romeo Mismatch The Same Dream and Since I have fallen for You. Kotero's TV credits 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 of the Gold Monkey. Along with Purple Rain, Kotero has played in several films. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. Kotero is an American actress has been featured in a variety of music videos, which include those featuring Ray Parker Jr. Kotero Entertainment is a multimedia entertainment firm and is an entrepreneur.