Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero, an American actor and singer, is a former model. Kotero was the female lead vocalist for Apollonia 6 and co-starred in Prince's film Purple Rain from 1984. The actor and singer who was christened Apollonia by Prince was one of many female artists in the '80s who benefited from her relationship with the Purple One. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica in California in 1959. Her professional career began as a model in the late 1970s. She also was a guest on CHiPS. In 1984, Patricia Kotero was cast as the leading woman in the movie Prince's Purple Rain. (During this time period, she also changed her surname) Her replacement was Vanity as a member of the female trio Vanity 6 who performed in the film alongside Apollonia 6 under their name. The singer made a bigger influence on the charts by being Prince's partner in Take Me with You, the duet on his soundtrack. Kotero ended her relationship with Prince following a falling out over the future of Apollonia 6. The actress was featured in numerous tiny films, such as Purple Rain's sequel Under the Cherry Moon (which she did not want to be in), and then landed the role of Falcon Crest on the Night-Time drama Falcon Crest from 1985-1986. Apollonia had the opportunity to make her debut album available in the year 1988. However, the album didn't leave a lasting impression on music lovers and she soon faded off the spotlight. Apollonia remained in the spotlight (if somewhat under the radar) as an actress in the following decade, appearing in small television roles and minor films and released an exercise video. In 1997 Apollonia recorded a bilingual album in Spanish and English named Stay with Me. When she returned to school, she received the degree of a bachelor in filmmaking and founded her own company. Apollonia holds a number of jobs. She is a former model, singer actress as well as a talent management manager. Purple Rain, the 1984 film in which she appeared was her most well-known part. Other television and film shows are Black Magic Woman, The Divorce Ceremony as well as many more. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She took part in various events and contests. Kotero won the title of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. In the early 80s Kotero started acting. Apollonia Kotero was born in the United States. She is an actress, model singer as well as a talent manager. Her most well-known role was the singer for Apollonia 6 and her part in Purple Rain. Her solo and group albums include Red Light Romeo, Mismatch, A Different Dream, Same Dream, and Since I Fell for You. Kotero was an actress in a number of 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 movies, in addition to Purple Rain. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American actress has starred in a variety of music videos, including those for Ray Parker Jr. Kotero has also been an entrepreneur who founded Kotero Entertainment an entertainment company that specializes in multimedia entertainment company.