Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero (born Patricia Apollonia Kotero) is an American performer, actress and model. She was a model for a while before becoming an actress. Kotero was the female lead vocalist for Apollonia 6 and co-starred in Prince's film Purple Rain from 1984. Apollonia, a singer/actress christened by Prince in 1984, became one of the many female artists of the 1980s who benefited from Prince. Born Patricia Kotero in Santa Monica California in 1959 her career began as a model actress in the late '70s and included an appearance on the TV show CHiPS. In 1984, she was chosen to play the lead lady in Prince's Purple Rain. (During this time period, she changed her name.) She then replaced Vanity of the female group Vanity 6 which starred in the film with Apollonia 6 under their name. Sex Shooter from the soundtrack was a minor popularity for her group, however when she was Prince's duet partner on Take Me with You she had more success. Kotero was able to break up with Prince after the two fell out over the future of Apollonia 6. The actress was featured in numerous smaller films, like Purple Rain's sequel Under the Cherry Moon (which she declined) after which she was offered the role of Falcon Crest on the Night-Time drama Falcon Crest from 1985-1986. Apollonia was finally able to release her debut album in 1988. It failed to leave a lasting impression on fans of music and was soon obliterated from the music scene. Through the years, she remained an active actor, with a few film appearances and a few TV series. Apollonia released a bilingual album in Spanish and English called Stay with Me in 1997. Later, she returned to the school and earned a filmmaking degree as well as a production company, often working on children's television. Apollonia Kotero wears many hats. She's worked as model, actress and the talent manager. Purple Rain, the 1984 film in which she appeared was her most well-known part. In addition to the film, she has been in numerous TV shows and film projects like Black Magic Woman or The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She participated in numerous pageants and competitions. Kotero won first prize in the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. At the beginning of the 1980s Kotero started to act. Apollonia Kotero (born in New York City) is an American actress, performer and model. Her most well-known role was the vocalist for Apollonia 6 and her part in Purple Rain. As a singer she has made a few album collaborations and solo albums as well as several songs including Red Light Romeo Mismatch The Same Dream and Since I fell for You. Kotero is an acclaimed actress who has worked on many TV series including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston, Falcon Crest and Falcon Crest. In addition to 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. This American beauty is also known for appearing in music videos featuring famous artists such as Ray Parker Jr. Kotero is a multi-media entertainment company established by Kotero Entertainment the founder and entrepreneur is an entrepreneur who is also successful.