Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero, an American actor and singer, was a model in the past. Most famously, she is known for her performance in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain as well as being the singer-in-chief of Apollonia 6, a girl group. The actor and singer named Apollonia by Prince was one of a number of female artists in the '80s that benefited from her connection with the Purple One. Patricia Kotero began her acting and modeling career in Santa Monica California, in the latter half of the '70s. She also appeared on CHiPS. The year 1984 saw her selected for the role of the principal female lead in Prince's Purple Rain. During that period, Prince changed his name. She also replaced Vanity as well as the group Vanity 6 for the role. They performed as a trio on the movie under the name Apollonia 6 Sex Shooter on the soundtrack made a tiny popularity for her group, however as Prince's Duet Partner on Take Me with You she had more success. Kotero as well as Prince were at odds regarding her career. Apollonia6 split, Kotero didn't remain in her relationship with Prince. Kotero was in a few minor film projects during this time, but reportedly declined 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 evening drama Falcon Crest. Apollonia's debut album was released in 1988. But the R&B/dance tracks weren't well-received by the music buying public. The album soon vanished. Apollonia continued to act (if somewhat obscure) in the next decade. Small TV appearances small films and exercise videos kept her active. In 1997, Apollonia made a record in English and Spanish called Stay With Me. Later on, following going back to college and obtaining a degree for filmmaking she started her own production company. Apollonia holds a number of jobs. She has worked as model, actress as well as a the talent manager. The role she played as an actor in the 1984 film Purple Rain made her a star. She has also appeared in numerous other films and TV series, such as Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She has participated in various competitions as well as pageants. Kotero won in the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Her acting career started in the 1980s. Apollonia Kotero, an American model and singer is also an agent for talent. The most prominent roles she has played are in Purple Rain and as the vocalist for the girl band Apollonia 6 She has released several solo albums, as well as collaborative songs like Red Light Romeo Missmatch The Same Dream or Since I fell for You. Kotero was an actress in numerous television shows, such as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest Falcon Crest Knight Rider Matt Houston. Her acting career includes many films, including Purple Rain. 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 model has been seen in music videos featuring stars like Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Kotero, a multi-media entertainment business established by Kotero Entertainment the founder and entrepreneur is also a successful businesswoman.