Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero (born Patricia Apollonia Kotero) is a famous American performer, actress as well as a former model. She was the main female vocalist for Apollonia 6 and co-starred in Prince's film Purple Rain from 1984. The actress and singer was christened Apollonia by Prince became one of the many female musicians in the '80s that benefited from her connection with Prince, the Purple One. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica in California in 1959. Her career started as a model during the latter part of 1970. Kotero also was a guest on CHiPS. In 1984, the actress was chosen to play the lead actress in Prince's Purple Rain. (During this period of time, he also changed her name.) Then she was replaced by Vanity from the female trio Vanity 6 who performed in the movie with Apollonia 6 under their name. She made more of an impact on the charts as Prince's partner on Take Me with You, the duet on the soundtrack. Kotero broke off from Prince following an argument over the course of the course of her professional career. Apollonia 6 broke up after their fallout. The actress was featured in numerous small films, including Purple Rain's sequel Under the Cherry Moon (which she did not want to be in) after which she was offered the lead role as Falcon Crest on the Night-Time Drama Falcon Crest from 1985-1986. Apollonia was finally able to release her debut album in the year 1988. Unfortunately, it failed to leave a lasting impression on music lovers and soon faded from the spotlight. The singer remained busy (if somewhat under the radar) as an actress during the ensuing decade with small film roles on television as well as releasing the exercise film. Apollonia's Stay With Me album was released in 1997. Later, she returned to college and received a filmmaking degree. In addition, she founded her own production company. Apollonia Kotero is a multi-faceted person. She has worked as an actress, model and the talent manager. In her capacity as an actress, she's well-known for her part in the 1984 movie Purple Rain. In addition to Purple Rain, she's been in numerous TV shows and movies such as Black Magic Woman or The Divorce Ceremony. 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. In the early 1980s she started in acting. Apollonia Kotero is an American model, actress and talent manager. Her most well-known work is 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 consist of Red Light Romeo, Mismatch, The Same Dream, and Since I have Fled for You. Kotero has also acted as an actress and has appeared in a variety of television shows including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest among many others. Apart from Purple Rain, she has acted in a number of movies. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American beauty also appeared in music videos featuring Ray Parker Jr., Eddie Money and other artists. Kotero Entertainment is a multi-media entertainment firm and is a businessman.