Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero, an American actress and singer is a former model. She's best known for her role in Prince's 1984 movie Purple Rain as well as being the singer-in-chief of Apollonia 6, a girl group. The actress and singer was who was christened Apollonia by Prince became one of a number of female musicians in the '80s to benefit from her association with the Purple One. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica, California in the year 1959. Her professional career began as a model in the late 1970s. Kotero also made an appearance on CHiPS. She was the lead female for Prince's Purple Rain in 1984 (at when he was changing the name of her). At the time of that year, she took over Vanity as part of the trio Vanity 6 as well as performed alongside them under the brand name Apollonia 6 in the film. Sex Shooter from the soundtrack was a minor popularity for her group, however as Prince's duet partner in Take Me with You she had more success. Kotero's association with Prince was ended after the two had an argument over her future career path. Apollonia 6, the group that she belonged to, split. She went on to appear in a few minor roles during this time (reportedly declining to appear as a character in The Purple Rain follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) prior to landing in the role of a nighttime television drama Falcon Crest during 1985-1986. Apollonia finally released her debut album in 1988, but the comparatively insignificant collection of songs that incorporated dance/R&B did not be a hit with people who buy music and the album soon vanished off the shelves. The singer remained busy (if somewhat under the radar) in the role of actress throughout the following decade, appearing in small television roles and minor films as well as releasing videos for exercises. In 1997 Apollonia released a Spanish/English album called Stay With Me. Then, she went back to college and received the degree of filmmaker. Then, she started her own production company. Apollonia has many hats. Formerly, she was a model, singer and talent supervisor. Purple Rain, the 1984 film that she was in, was her most well-known role. Other television and film programs include Black Magic Woman, The Divorce Ceremony as well as many more. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She participated in several pageants. Kotero was first at the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Then, in the 1980s, she began in acting. Apollonia Kotero has worked as an American actor, model and manager of talent. Most famously, she is known for her role in the movie 'Purple Rain' in addition to being the singer-lead of the group of girls Apollonia 6. The Apollonia 6 solo album and the group one consist of Red Light Romeo, Mismatch, the Same Dream, and Since I have Fled for You. She also acts as an actress. Kotero has been featured in a variety of television shows, including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston and Falcon Crest among others. In addition to 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. The American actress has been featured in a variety of music videos, among them those of Ray Parker Jr. Kotero Entertainment was founded by Kotero Entertainment that is a multi-media company.