Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero, an American actor and singer, has been a model for a while. The most well-known of her works is the star of Prince's 1984 Purple Rain film and lead singer of the girl group Apollonia 6 The actor and singer christened Apollonia by Prince became one of a number of female artists in the '80s that benefited from her connection with Prince, the Purple One. The actress was born Patricia Kotero in Santa Monica California in 1959 her career began as a model actress in the late '70s with a role in the television series CHiPS. As the female protagonist of Prince's Purple Rain was her first performance that she played in the year the year 1984. Prince changed the girl's name during this time. She replaced Vanity with the female trio Vanity 6 who performed in the film as Apollonia 6 replacing Vanity. They scored a small smash with Sex Shooter however it was when Prince performed as his duet partner on Take Me with You from the soundtrack that she had more of an impact on charts. Kotero and Prince were at odds regarding her career. The Apollonia6 duo split up, Kotero was not able to continue her relationship with Prince. She was in a number of smaller films, like the sequel to Purple Rain Under the Cherry Moon (which she did not want to be in) as well as landing the part of Falcon Crest on the Night-Time drama Falcon Crest from 1985-1986. Apollonia had the opportunity to release her debut album in the year 1988. Unfortunately, it did not leave an lasting impression with music fans and she soon faded off the scene. Apollonia remained in the spotlight (if a little under the radar) as an actress in the following decade, appearing in small film roles on television and released the exercise film. Apollonia produced a Spanish/English bilingual album titled Stay With me. In later years, after going back to college and obtaining the degree of filmmaking, she started her own production company. Apollonia Kotero is a multi-faceted person. Apollonia Kotero is an actor as well as model, and a former singer. She is renowned for her role in the 1984 film Purple Rain. Additionally, she has been featured on TV shows and movies like Black Magic Woman. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She competed in many contests. Kotero is the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Her acting career started in the early 1980s. Apollonia Kotero (born in New York City) is an American singer, actress and model. She is best known for her role as the singer for Apollonia 6 and her part in Purple Rain. She has recorded a number of solo and collaborative albums and several songs including Red Light Romeo Mismatch The Same Dream and Since I Fell 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. Apart from Purple Rain, she has appeared in numerous 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 videos featuring Ray Parker Jr., Eddie Money and other artists. Kotero is a business entrepreneur also and is the founder of Kotero Entertainment a multimedia entertainment business.