Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero was an American model and singer. Kotero was also co-starring with Prince in his 1984 film Purple Rain. She was the main female vocalist in Apollonia 6 and co-starred in Prince's film Purple Rain from 1984. The 1980s saw the singer-actress Prince named Apollonia became just one of many female musicians that gained by their connection with Prince. Patricia Kotero was born in Santa Monica, California in 1959. Her first professional venture was as a model in the latter part of 1970. Also, she appeared on CHiPS. In 1984, the actress was chosen to play the lead lady in Prince's Purple Rain. (During this time period, she changed her name.) Then she was replaced by Vanity from the female trio Vanity 6 which starred in the film alongside Apollonia 6 under their name. Sex Shooter, a minor-hit song that was featured on the soundtrack, was her greatest chart hit. The relationship between Kotero and Prince came to an end when the duo disagreed on her career direction. Apollonia 6, the group she was part of was split. She appeared in several minor films during the time and was reportedly not allowed to appear involved in the Purple Rain sequel Under the Cherry Moon. Between 1985 and 1986, she got a role in the evening drama Falcon Crest. Apollonia released her first album in 1988. However, it was not a great collection of R&B/dance music which did not impress the public. It quickly vanished completely from the public's view. Apollonia continued to act (if somewhat obscure) during the subsequent decade. Her small TV roles as well as minor film roles as well as exercise videos kept her active. Apollonia created a bilingual Spanish and English album called Stay With Me. After returning to university and receiving a bachelor's degree in filmmaking. She also established her own business. Apollonia holds a number of jobs. Former model, actress singer as well as manager of talent. In 1984, she was recognized with her role as a singer in Purple Rain. Also, Kotero has appeared on television shows as well as in films like Black Magic Woman. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She participated in numerous pageants. Kotero was first in Miss San Pedro. Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. The actress began her career in the 1980s. Apollonia Kotero, an American model and singer, also works as an agent for talent. She is most well-known for her performance in "Purple Rain" and for being the main singer for Apollonia 6, she is also a model, actress, singer, and talent manager. The singer has released a number of solo albums, collaborative ones and songs like Red Light Romeo Missmatch The Same Dream or Since I fell for You. Kotero's TV credits are CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest, Falcon Crest Knight Rider Matt Houston as well as CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of The Gold Monkey. Her acting resume includes a variety of movies, in addition to Purple Rain. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. Additionally, the American beauty has been featured in music videos for musicians such as Ray Parker Jr. and Eddie Money. Kotero is a business entrepreneur in addition to being the founder of Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media entertainment company.