Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero has been model and actress in America over a long period of time. She was the main female singer for Apollonia 6 and co-starred in Prince's film Purple Rain from 1984. The actress and singer was named Apollonia by Prince and became one of many female musicians in the '80s who benefited from her relationship with the Purple One. She was born Patricia Kotero in Santa Monica California in 1959, her professional career began as a model actress by the end of the '70s and included an appearance on the television show CHiPS. The lead female character in Prince's Purple Rain was her first performance that she played in the year the year 1984. Prince changed the girl's name during this time. She was replaced by Vanity with the female duo Vanity 6 who performed in the movie with Apollonia 6 replacing Vanity. Sex Shooter, a minor-hit song from the soundtrack was her biggest chart success. Kotero was able to break up with Prince after the two fell out about the fate of Apollonia 6. She went on to appear in various minor roles throughout the period (reportedly refusing to take part in her Purple Rain follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) and then landed in the role of a nighttime drama Falcon Crest during 1985-1986. Apollonia released her first album in 1988, however it was an average album of dance music and R&B which did not impress the public. The album was quickly wiped from view. The singer was still active, though not under the spotlight, as an actor during the decade that followed, with a few roles in television and films. A workout DVD came out. Apollonia released a CD in Spanish and English called Stay with Me in 1997. After returning to school, she where she received her diploma in filmmaking. She then formed her company and worked as a child's TV host. Apollonia Kotero is a household name for her many roles. She was an model, actress, and singer. model. Purple Rain, the 1984 film in which she appeared is her most famous role. Other television and film shows include Black Magic Woman, The Divorce Ceremony and many more. Kotero debuted her career as a model. Kotero was a participant in a variety of pageants. Kotero won the title of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. In the early 80s Kotero started to act. Apollonia Kotero has worked as an American actor, model and talent manager. Her most famous roles include the film "Purple Rain,"' and she was the lead vocalist with the group of girls Apollonia 6 Her solo releases include albums, collaborative ones and songs like Red Light Romeo Missmatch The Same Dream or Since I fell for You. Kotero is an acclaimed actress, who has been a part of numerous TV shows, like CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston, Falcon Crest and Falcon Crest. Aside from Purple Rain she also appeared in other films. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. Additionally, the American model has been seen in music videos for artists like Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Kotero Entertainment is a multimedia entertainment firm and is an entrepreneur.