Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero was an American singer and model from the United States. Kotero was also co-starring in Prince's 1984 film, Purple Rain. She was the main female singer for Apollonia 6 and co-starred in Prince's film Purple Rain from 1984. Apollonia is a singer/actress who was christened by Prince in 1984, became one of the many female musicians of the 80s who benefitted from Prince. Patricia Kotero began her acting and modeling career in Santa Monica California, in the late '70s. The first time she appeared was on CHiPS. In 1984 she landed the title of female lead for Prince's Purple Rain (during which time the singer switched her names) as well as replacing Vanity in the female duo Vanity 6 which performed in the film under the name Apollonia 6. Sex Shooter on the soundtrack made a tiny popularity for her group, however as Prince's Duet Partner on Take Me with You she had more success. Kotero's association with Prince came to an end when the duo disagreed on the direction she was taking in her career. Apollonia 6, the organization she was a part of was ended up splitting. The actress was featured in numerous small films, including the sequel to Purple Rain Under the Cherry Moon (which she declined) as well as landing the part of Falcon Crest on the Night-Time Drama Falcon Crest from 1985-1986. Apollonia made her debut album in 1988, however it was an average album of dance music and R&B which did not draw attention from the people. The album quickly disappeared from view. During the following decade, Apollonia continued to perform as an actress (if she was a bit under the radar) and also in a few television roles, films as well as an exercise video. Apollonia's album "Stay With Me" was released in 1997. She later returned to school earned a filmmaking degree as well as a production firm, which mainly focuses on children's television. Apollonia is an incredibly talented woman. She was a model, actress, as well as manager of talent. In her capacity as an actress, she's famous for her performance in the 1984 movie Purple Rain. Other television and film programs comprise Black Magic Woman, The Divorce Ceremony and many more. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She's been involved in a variety of events and pageants. Kotero took home in the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. She began her career in the 80s. Apollonia Kotero has worked as an American actor, model and talent manager. Her most well-known roles are on the show Purple Rain and as the voice of the girl group Apollonia 6 Kotero released solo and collaborative albums and a number of songs like Red Light Romeo's Mismatch the Same Dream, Since I fell for You. Kotero is known as a well-known actor who has appeared in many TV series including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston, Falcon Crest and Falcon Crest. Along with Purple Rain, Kotero has played in several films. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The American actress has starred in numerous music videos including those for Ray Parker Jr. Kotero is a businessman also and is the creator of Kotero Entertainment a multimedia entertainment business.