Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero was an American model and a singer. Kotero was also co-starring with Prince in his 1984 movie Purple Rain. Most famously, she is known for her part in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain as well as being the singer-in-chief of Apollonia 6, a girl group. Apollonia was a performer/singer born to Prince in 1984, became one of many female artists of the 1980s that benefited from Prince. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica, California in the year 1959. Her first professional venture was as a model during the late 1970s. She also made an appearance on CHiPS. In 1984, the actress was cast as the leading woman in the movie Prince's Purple Rain. (During this time period, she also changed her surname) Then she was replaced by Vanity of the female group Vanity 6 which starred in the film with Apollonia 6 under their name. Her performance had more impact on the charts as Prince's mate in Take Me with You, a duet from the soundtrack. The two were dispute regarding the direction she was taking in her career Apollonia 6 broke up, and Kotero ended her association with Prince. She was later seen in various minor roles throughout this time (reportedly refusing to take part as a character in The Purple Rain follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) before landing a role on the night-time drama Falcon Crest during 1985-1986. Apollonia's debut album came out in 1988. But the R&B/dance tracks weren't well-received by those who bought music. It soon disappeared. She continued acting (if somewhat under the radar) in the next decade. The small roles on TV small films and workout videos kept her active. Apollonia recorded a Spanish/English Album named Stay With Me in 1997. After returning to university she earned a bachelor's degree in filmmaking. Then she created her own business. Apollonia holds a number of jobs. Former model, actress singer and talent manager. In her capacity as an actress, she's well-known for her part in the movie Purple Rain. Other films and TV shows include Black Magic Woman, The Divorce Ceremony and many others. Kotero debuted her career as a model. Kotero was a contestant in a variety of pageants. Kotero is the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Her acting career started in the early 1980s. Apollonia Kotero was born in the US. She is an actress, model singer as well as a talent manager. She is best recognized for her role in the movie "Purple Rain," and also for being the vocalist in charge of the group called Apollonia 6. Solo and group albums include Red Light Romeo, Mismatch, the Same Dream, and Since I have Fled for You. Kotero has appeared as an actress in a number of TV shows, including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest Falcon Crest Knight Rider Matt Houston. Her acting resume includes a variety of films, including Purple Rain. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. Kotero is an American actress has appeared in a variety of music videos, which include those featuring Ray Parker Jr. Kotero Entertainment was founded by Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media company.