Apollonia Kotero

Patricia Apollonia Kotero was an American model and singer. She is also co-starring with Prince in his 1984 film Purple Rain. She is known for co-starring in Prince's 1984 film Purple Rain and for having been the singer in the group of girls Apollonia 6. Apollonia was named an actress and singer by Prince. Through the 1980s she was among many other artists that benefited from Prince. Patricia Kotero is a Californian actress, born in Santa Monica in 1959. Her early career included working as a television model. In 1984, she was the female lead in Prince's Purple Rain (during which time he changed her name) as well as replacing Vanity in the female duo Vanity 6 performing with them in the film with the title Apollonia 6. She made more of an impression on the charts when she was Prince's mate in Take Me with You, a duet from his soundtrack. Kotero's relationship with Prince came to an end when the duo were at odds over her future career path. Apollonia 6, the group she was part of was broke up. She then appeared in a handful of minor movies in the late 1980s (reportedly refusing an offer to star in the Purple Rain-follow-up Under the Cherry Moon), before settling on acting in a role at night for the drama Falcon Crest in 1985-1986. Apollonia was finally able to make her debut album available in 1988. However, the album didn't leave a lasting impression on music lovers and was soon obliterated from the music scene. The singer remained busy (if a little under the radar) as an actress in the following decade, appearing in small TV roles as well as minor film and released videos for exercises. Apollonia's album Stay With Me was released in 1997. She later returned to school received a degree in filmmaking which led to her forming a production company, often working on children's television. Apollonia, Kotero is known as a multi-faceted person. She's worked as a model, singer-actress and talent manager. She is most famous as an actress who played the character in the movie Purple Rain from 1984. Some other films and television shows Kotero was a part of include Black Magic Woman and The Divorce Ceremony. Kotero debuted her career as a model. She was involved in various contests. Kotero is the winner of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. In the early 80s Kotero started to act. Apollonia Kotero (born in New York City) is an American singer, actress and model. Her most well-known performances are from the film 'Purple Rain' which she also was lead singer in the girl group Apollonia 6 Kotero released solo and collaborative albums and a number of songs, including Red Light Romeo's Mismatch the Same Dream, Since I Fell for You. Kotero was an actress in several TV shows, including CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston Falcon Crest Falcon Crest Knight Rider Matt Houston. Kotero has also appeared in numerous films, including Purple Rain. Her popular films are Back To Back Black Magic Woman La Donna di una Sera and Cattive Ragazze. The actress has also appeared as a model for music videos from artists such as Ray Parker Jr. Kotero, a multi-media entertainment firm was founded by Kotero Entertainment CEO and founder, is also a successful businesswoman.