Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero was an American model and singer. She was co-starring in Prince's 1984 film, Purple Rain. The actress is best known for appearing in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain and for having been the lead singer of the girl group Apollonia 6. The singer and actress christened Apollonia by Prince is among many female performers during the 1980s who benefited of her connection to Prince. Purple One. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica, California in the year 1959. Her professional career began with modeling in the mid 1970s. Kotero also performed on CHiPS. As the female protagonist of Prince's Purple Rain was her first appearance that she played in the year 1984. Prince changed the girl's name in this period. She replaced Vanity with the female duo Vanity 6 to perform in the movie in the role of Apollonia 6 replacing Vanity. She had a greater impact on the charts as Prince's partner in Take Me with You, a duet from his soundtrack. Kotero's relationship with Prince was ended after the two came to an agreement over her career direction. Apollonia 6, the group that she belonged to and which she was a part of, broke up. She appeared in a few minor films (reportedly having a hard time being in the Purple Rain sequel Under the Cherry Moon) and then landing the role in the film Falcon Crest in 1985-1986. Apollonia's debut album came out in 1988. But the R&B/dance tracks weren't well received by the music buying public. After a while, the album vanished. Apollonia remained in the spotlight (if somewhat unnoticed) acting as an actress over the next decade in a variety of small screen roles, as well as minor movies as well as releasing her own exercise videos. Apollonia recorded a Spanish/English Album entitled Stay with Me in 1997. After that, she attended college and received a filmmaking degree. Then, she started her own production company. Apollonia has many hats. Former model, actress singer and manager of talent. She is well known as an actress who played the character in the movie Purple Rain from 1984. Alongside Purple Rain, she's appeared in other TV and films like Black Magic Woman or The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She was in a variety of contests. Kotero is the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. The early 1980s saw her begin her career as an actor. Apollonia Kotero, an American singer and model, is a talent management professional. Most famously, she is known for being in the film 'Purple Rain' as well as for having been the lead vocalist of the girl group Apollonia 6. As a singer she has had a couple of songs and albums with collaborators, as well as several songs including Red Light Romeo Mismatch The Same Dream and Since I Fell for You. In her role as an actress, Kotero is a regular on numerous TV shows such as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston and Falcon Crest among others. As well as Purple Rain, she has acted in a number of films. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American beauty was also featured in music video for Ray Parker Jr., Eddie Money and other artists. Kotero, a multi-media entertainment firm founded by Kotero Entertainment CEO and founder, is also a successful businesswoman.