Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero is an American actor, singer and model. Her name was associated with her as the co-star of Prince's 1984 movie Purple Rain, and the vocalist for the girl group Apollonia 6 in the late 1980s, the actor-singer Prince christened Apollonia was one of many female artists that benefited by their connection with Prince. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica, California in 1959. Her professional career began as a model during the 1970s. She also performed on CHiPS. The show's lead female was for Prince's Purple Rain in 1984 (when he also changed her name). In the same year, she took over Vanity in the trio Vanity 6 as well as performed with them under the name Apollonia 6 in the film. She had a greater impression on the charts when she was Prince's mate in Take Me with You, a duet from his soundtrack. Kotero broke up with Prince due to their falling out over her future career. The singer appeared in several smaller films (reportedly refusing to participate on The Purple Rain sequel Under the Cherry Moon) but she was not getting the part of Falcon Crest in 1985-1986. Apollonia's debut album debuted in 1988. The R&B and dance tracks did not go over well by the public who purchased music. The album soon vanished. Apollonia continued to act (if a bit under the radar) by playing small television roles, minor films and a workout DVD. Apollonia produced a bilingual Spanish/English album called Stay with Me in 1997. Later on, following going back to college and obtaining an award for filmmaking, she formed her production company. Apollonia plays many roles. Her roles include actor, model, and the talent agent. She is most famous as an actress for her part in the movie Purple Rain from 1984. In addition, she has been featured in various other films as well as television programs like Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She was part of several pageants. Kotero is the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Her career began during the 1980s. Apollonia Kotero was born in the US. She's an actor, model, singer as well as a talent management professional. Most famously, she is known for her role in the movie 'Purple Rain' and for being the primary female vocalist in the girl band Apollonia 6. As well as a number of individual albums and collaboratives, she's released songs like"When I fell for You and Red Light Romeo. Actress Kotero is a regular on numerous television shows, including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston and Falcon Crest for instance. Aside 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. The American model has starred in music videos of artists such as Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Kotero, a multi-media entertainment company was founded by Kotero Entertainment founder and entrepreneur is also a successful businesswoman.