Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero was an American model and singer. Also, she was a co-star in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain. She was the lead female performer in Apollonia 6 and co-starred in Prince's film Purple Rain from 1984. Apollonia was named an actress and singer by Prince. In the '80s Apollonia was one of many other artists that benefited from Prince. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica, California in 1959. Her first professional venture was as a model in the 1970s. Kotero also made an appearance on CHiPS. The year 1984 saw her cast as the main female character in Prince's Purple Rain. During that period, Prince changed his name. She also replaced Vanity and the duo Vanity 6 to play the character. They performed together on the movie under the title Apollonia 6 The three scored a minor success with the film Sex Shooter, but it was when Prince performed as his duet partner on Take Me with You from the soundtrack that she made a greater chart impact. After a disagreement regarding the direction she was taking in her career Apollonia six broke up and Kotero ended her association with Prince. Kotero went on to be featured in various minor roles throughout this time (reportedly not wanting to be on her Purple Rain follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) prior to landing an appearance on the evening-time show Falcon Crest during 1985-1986. Apollonia's debut album came out in 1988. However, the R&B/dance tracks weren't well-received by those who bought music. It soon disappeared. She continued acting (if somewhat obscure) during the subsequent decade. Her small TV roles, minor films, as well as exercise videos kept her active. In 1997, Apollonia recorded a bilingual album in Spanish and English called Stay With Me. Later, she returned to the college where she earned the degree of filmmaker. In addition, she founded her own production company. Apollonia Kotero is a multi-faceted person. She's been a model, singer-actress as well as a the talent manager. In 1984, she was recognized for her performance as a singer in Purple Rain. She has also appeared in several other movies and television shows, including Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She was involved in various pageants. Kotero was first in the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Then, in the 80s, Kotero began acting. Apollonia Kotero (born in New York City) is an American actress, performer and model. Her best-known roles are in the film "Purple Rain," as well as being the lead vocalist with the girl group Apollonia 6 The singer has released a number of solo album, collaborations and songs that include Red Light Romeo Missmatch The Same Dream or Since I Fell for You. Kotero is known as a well-known actor who has appeared in many TV series including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston, Falcon Crest and Falcon Crest. Apart from Purple Rain she also appeared in other movies. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. Kotero is an American beauty is also well-known for appearing in music videos by famous artists such as Ray Parker Jr. Kotero Multi-media Entertainment, a multimedia entertainment business was founded by Kotero Entertainment the founder and entrepreneur is also a successful businesswoman.