Apollonia Kotero
Patricia Apollonia Kotero (born Patricia Apollonia Kotero) is an American actress, singer, and former model. She's best known for her part in Prince's 1984 movie Purple Rain as well as being the lead vocalist of Apollonia 6, a girl group. The 1980s saw the actress-singer Prince named Apollonia became just one of many female artists who gained from working with him. Patricia Kotero, born 1959 in Santa Monica California began her career as a model and actress. The latter part of the 70s was when she appeared on CHiPS. In 1984, she was the female lead of Prince's Purple Rain (during which time she altered her name) and replaced Vanity as a member of the female group Vanity 6 performing with them on the screen with the title Apollonia 6. Sex Shooter, a song from the soundtrack had a small success for the trio, but when she was Prince's duet partner on Take Me with You she was more successful. Kotero and Prince were at odds regarding her career. Apollonia6 broke up and Kotero didn't continue her relationship with Prince. She then appeared in a handful of minor movies in the late 1980s (reportedly declining an opportunity to play in the Purple Rain-follow-up Under the Cherry Moon) prior to settling for acting in a role at night for the drama Falcon Crest in 1985-1986. Apollonia finally released her debut album in 1988. However, the comparatively insignificant collection of songs that incorporated dance/R&B did not be a hit with those who bought music, and soon the album vanished off the shelves. The following decade saw she continued to be active in the field of acting (if a little off the radar) as well as a couple of TV roles, movies as well as an exercise video. Apollonia recorded a Spanish/English Album named Stay With me in 1997. Later, she returned to the college where she earned the degree of filmmaker. Then, she started her own production firm. Apollonia is a multi-talented lady. She was a model, actress, and manager of talent. Her role as an actor in 1984's Purple Rain made her a famous star. Other films and shows that 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 pageants. Kotero took home her first prize at the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Early 1980s, she began her acting career. Apollonia Kotero (born in New York City) is an American actress, performer and model. Her most well-known roles include the role she played on the show Purple Rain and as the vocalist for the girl band Apollonia 6 Her solo releases include album, collaborations and songs such as Red Light Romeo Missmatch The Same Dream or Since I have fallen for You. Kotero is an acclaimed actress, who has been a part of several TV shows like CHiPs Fantasy Island Tales of the Gold Monkey Knight Rider Matt Houston, Falcon Crest and Falcon Crest. Also, she has acted in a variety of films as well as 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 starred in many music videos, which include those featuring Ray Parker Jr. Kotero is an entrepreneur as well and is the creator of Kotero Entertainment which is a multi-media entertainment business.






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